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Scotto, Zach

Zach Scotto

  • Title
    Assistant Coach, Offensive Line, Recruiting, & Student-Athlete Development
  • Email
    zscotto@wlu.ca
  • Phone
    519-270-5648
Scotto was a student-athlete for the Golden Hawks from 2011 to 2014.

After graduating with a degree in kinesiology, he joined the staff as assistant offensive line coach in 2016, when the team won the Yates Cup.

Since joining the staff, Scotto has continued to add responsibilities, becoming offensive line coach in 2019, academic tracking coach in 2020, and run game coordinator in 2025.

In April 2026, Scotto was hired full-time as assistant coach, recruiting and student-athlete development. He continues his role working with the offensive line and in academics, as well as adding recruitment and retention responsibilities with the program.

Outside of coaching, Scotto earned his Bachelor of Education from Laurier in 2019 and is a certified elementary and secondary teacher. He spent eight years coaching in the community with the senior varsity Cambridge Lions, serving in many roles such as the offensive line coach, recruiting coordinator, associate head coach, and offensive coordinator.

He resides in Woodstock with his wife, Alex.
 

Championships

2024 Men's Football Uteck Bowl Champions
2024 Men's Football OUA Champions
2016 Men's Football OUA Champions

League Awards

2023 OUA Men's Football Volunteer Coach of the Year

Wilfrid Laurier Awards

2024/2025 Glenn Caroll Team of the Year
2016/2017 Glenn Caroll Team of the Year