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Jesse Scott, Head Coach – Wheaton
November 5, 2026
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are joined by Jesse Scott, Head Football Coach at Wheaton College. Coach Scott shares his journey from playing for the Thunder to leading the program as head coach, reflecting on his coaching experiences and the importance of developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
Scott is entering his seventh season as Wheaton’s head coach in 2026 after being named the program’s 22nd head coach following the 2019 season. A member of the Thunder coaching staff since 2010, Scott previously served as offensive line coach, recruiting coordinator, and offensive coordinator before taking over the program.
As head coach, Scott has guided Wheaton to multiple NCAA Division III playoff appearances. In 2025, the Thunder finished 11-3, advancing to the national quarterfinals for the first time under Scott. After starting 2-2, Wheaton won nine straight games and finished No. 7 in the final AFCA Division III Coaches Poll.
Before becoming a coach, Scott was a standout offensive lineman at Wheaton, earning First Team All-America honors in 2008 while helping the Thunder reach the NCAA Division III National Semifinals.
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Jesse Scott, Head Coach – Wheaton
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we are joined by Jesse Scott, Head Football Coach at Wheaton College. Coach Scott shares his journey from playing for the Thunder to leading the program as head coach, reflecting on his coaching experiences and the importance of developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
Scott is entering his seventh season as Wheaton’s head coach in 2026 after being named the program’s 22nd head coach following the 2019 season. A member of the Thunder coaching staff since 2010, Scott previously served as offensive line coach, recruiting coordinator, and offensive coordinator before taking over the program.
As head coach, Scott has guided Wheaton to multiple NCAA Division III playoff appearances. In 2025, the Thunder finished 11-3, advancing to the national quarterfinals for the first time under Scott. After starting 2-2, Wheaton won nine straight games and finished No. 7 in the final AFCA Division III Coaches Poll.
Before becoming a coach, Scott was a standout offensive lineman at Wheaton, earning First Team All-America honors in 2008 while helping the Thunder reach the NCAA Division III National Semifinals.
Join the AFCA
Become a member of the American Football Coaches Association and gain access to coaching education, professional development opportunities, and a nationwide network of football coaches.
https://www.afca.com/become-a-member/
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
