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