Scott Koons
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Scott Christopher•Koons |
| Used name | Scott•Koons |
| Born | 11 April 1976 in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 77 kg |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Scott Koons skated short-track for the United States at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. Koons attended Northern Michigan University, graduating with a degree in physical education and social studies. He later obtained a masters’ degree in athletic administration from Ohio University, finishing in 2008.
Koons first started working as a speedskating coach in 2000, serving as a coach to the US national team. From 2004-06 he worked for the Utah Athletic Foundation. From 2006-08 he was back with USA Speedskating as the FAST High Performance Director, and from 2008-12 he was executive director of speedskating and SportsQuest with Virginia Speedskating. In 2012, Koons left coaching to work with the Department of Homeland Security.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Winter Olympics | Short Track Speed Skating (Skating) | USA |
Scott Koons | |||
| 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 25 | |||||
| 5,000 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | United States |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Winter Universiade (0–1–1 1997 Muju STK bronze: 5000 m relay; 1999 Poprad Tatry STK silver: 5000 m relay)