Bio
Personal background:
Born in Tampa, Florida, raised in Charlotte, NC, moved to Wilmington in June 1997
Three sport letterman at Olympic High School in Charlotte; All Conference QB; played freshman year at Furman University
Married for 38 years to wife, Rita; sons Scott, Jr. and Matthew with daughter in laws, Erin and Carissa; Scott and Rita enjoy their three grandchildren (fourth due in January, 2025!)
Professional background:
Assistant Coach at West Charlotte ‘82-‘89 and ’95-‘96, Defensive Coordinator for 1995 State Championship that featured four straight playoff shut outs on way to State Championship
Head Coach, Olympic High Scholl, 1990-94, flipped struggling program and earned COY honors twice and led school to conference championship and only 2nd and third playoff appearances in 25 year history of school
Head Coach, Hoggard High School, 1997-2014; again flipped struggling program and won 12 conference championships, three final four appearances, and won the State Championship in 2007, with the team recognized as the #1 ranked team in the final NC AP Poll
Head Coach, Woodberry Forest, 2017-21, won two prep league championships with COY honors
Finished 28 year Head Coaching career with 220-94 record
Athletic Director at Hoggard High School, 2008-2016
Recognitions:
NCHSAA Homer S Thompson Memorial “Eight Who Make A Difference” Award, 2000
Shrine Bowl Coach, 2004; NCCA East-West All Star Game Coach, 2005
Carolina Panthers NC-SC High School Coach of the Year, 2006
NCHSAA Tony Webb Coach of the Year, 2014-15
NCHSAA Braveheart Award, 2015
John T Hoggard Stadium renamed “Scott Braswell Stadium”
