Scott Power - Football Coach - Stephen F. Austin

Scott Power

Title:
Defensive Coordinator
Email:
scott.power@sfasu.edu

Scott Power was tabbed as the Lumberjacks’ defensive coordinator in early December 2018 shortly following Colby Carthel’s arrival at SFA. Power, who claimed both national and conference coordinator of the year honors in 2015, arrived in Texas’ oldest town after guiding 2017 NCAA Division II national champion Texas A&M-Commerce’s defense in 2018.

The Power File
Hometown: Fowler, Ind.
High School: Benton Central
College: IUPUI
Playing Experience: Wisconsin-Platteville and Hanover College (European Football League; Arena Football League)
Family: Megan (wife); Troy and Thad (sons), Tatum and Teryn (daughters)

Coaching Experience
2018-Present: SFA | Defensive Coordinator
2018: Texas A&M-Commerce | Defensive Coordinator
2016-17: Central Washington | Defensive Coordinator
2013-15: Marian University (Ind.) | Defensive Coordinator
2009-12: Wartburg College | Linebackers/Defensive Line
2007-08: Benton Central HS (Oxford, Ind.) | Defensive Coordinator

Accomplishments
• 2015 FootballScoop NAIA Coordinator of the Year
• 2015 Mid-States Football Association Assistant Coach of the Year
• 2014 FootballScoop NAIA Coordinator of the Year Finalist
• 9 All-American Selections as Defensive Coordinator
• 1 Regional Player of the Year as Defensive Coordinator
• 3 Conference Players of the Year as Defensive Coordinator
• 5 First-Team All-Region Selections as Defensive Coordinator
• 16 Total All-Region Selections as Defensive Coordinator
• 20 First-Team All-Conference Selections as Defensive Coordinator
• 63 All-Conference Selections as Defensive Coordinator