Scott Runkel played for Cedarburg High School on a team that earned four regional titles, three sectional titles, a state runner-up finish, and a state championship. He then played four years at Lakeland University, including a conference championship team. His club biography credits him with Lakeland’s single-season saves record and the third-most career saves.
Scott began coaching through Lakeland camp programs and served as Burlington High School’s goalkeeper trainer from 2014 to 2016. A founding member of the BUSC staff, he has worked as a goalkeeper coach, club trainer, and head coach. He holds a U.S. Soccer E license.
A professional firefighter and paramedic, Scott also provides first aid and CPR training for BUSC staff. He leads the 10U Girls Orange team for the 2026/27 season.