Scott Aker
High School Honors
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Post-High School Career
Served in the U.S. Navy from 1971-77 as a Machinist Mate on two different destroyers. Played basketball at Portland State University, 1980-81 (program eliminated in 1981). Continued basketball career at Clark College, 1981-82, and Concordia University 1982-84. Graduated from Concordia University with a BS degree in Secondary Education.
High school basketball coach at Marshall, Franklin and Wilson from 1986 to 2014. Taught Physical Education for 29 years. PIL Basketball Coach of the Year 7 times. Athletic Director at Franklin four years and Wilson right years. PIL Athletic Director of the Year three times. Named Oregon Boys Basketball Coach of the Year in 2020 by National Federation of High Schools.
All-time boys basketball wins leader at Franklin (106) and Wilson (245); 18 playoff appearances.
Robert Blanchard PIL Distinguished Service Award, 2013-14.
Also coached football, volleyball, tennis, golf and baseball.
Commentary
I am truly humbled and thankful for this honor! I had a career that spanned 37 years of teaching and coaching in the PIL. I was blessed and had the opportunity to work with so many outstanding young men. I enjoyed teaching but always said the best part of the day was going to practice! I worked with many incredible athletic directors and administrators who saw the value of athletics. I had the opportunity to work with a tremendous group of assistant coaches as well. All my love to my wife, Karen, our sons, Cody and Gage, for their involvement in all of my coaching jobs! It was definitely a family affair. My favorite quote fits so well; “The reward for your hard work is not what you get, but the reward is what you become.”
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