Scott Power
Scott Power is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Central [Washington University], a position he has held since 2026.
Playing career
Power graduated from Benton Central Junior-Senior High School in 2000. He then enrolled in the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, where he was a two-year member of the Pioneers football team as a linebacker. In 2002, Power transferred to Hanover. In two seasons with the school, he earned two First-team All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors. During his senior year, Power recorded 118 tackles, which was good enough for second on his team and earned him the honor of Hanover's top linebacker, as voted by his teammates.In 2004, Power played for the Turku Trojans of the Vaahteraliiga. The team went 11–1, with their only loss coming in the Vaahteramalja XXV. After the season, he was voted as one of the league's top Americans.
After one season in Finland, Power returned to the United States and played for the Quad City Steamwheelers of the AF2. In 2006, he played for the Louisville Fire. With Louisville, Power was teammates with former Hanover quarterback Brett Dietz.
Coaching career
In 2007, Power returned to his alma mater, Benton Central, as the school's defensive coordinator.In 2009, Power was hired as a part-time defensive line coach at Wartburg under head coach Rick Willis. In 2011, Power was promoted to a full-time assistant and became the team's linebackers coach.
From 2013 to 2024, Power spent time as a defensive coordinator for Marian (IN), Central Washington, Texas A&M–Commerce, Stephen F. Austin, Louisiana Tech, and Western Michigan.
In 2025, Power was hired as the assistant defensive backs coach for Wisconsin.
After one season, Power was named the head football coach for Central Washington. He rejoined the team after ten years following the departure of Chris Fisk for Portland State.