Scott Jess

Position:
Equipment Manager
Class:
Redshirt Freshman

Scott Jess is in his 10th season handing out equipment, sharpening skates and managing the ice arena equipment room for the Falcons. A popular member of the Falcon hockey entourage, [quote]Scooter[quote] is also the head equipment specialist for the BGSU baseball, tennis, golf and swimming programs. Jess, a native of Clyde, Ohio, came to BGSU after serving six seasons as head equipment manager/trainer in the East Coast Hockey League. He spent three seasons with the Raleigh Ice Caps (1992-95) following stints with the Richmond Renegades (1990-92) and the Virginia Lancers (1989-90). A 1982 graduate of Clyde High School, he was the recipient of Richmond[apos]s Outstanding Service Award in 1991-92. Jess, 39, received his undergraduate degree in sports management from Miami University in 1989 after transferring from Indiana State University. He also earned a minor in sports medicine from MU. While in Oxford, Jess served as student equipment manager for the Redskins[apos] hockey team in 1988-89. He is a member of the American Equipment Managers Association and the National Hockey League Trainers Association. Jess is married to the former Sandy Lorenzen.