Scorpions Spotlight is pleased to announce our Coach of the Month for April, Scott Bessette! Coach Scott has had a great run in the early spring tournaments, with the highlight being his 2009 ECNL RL team winning the Northeast Conference Cup!

Spotlight caught up with Coach Scott and asked him about his teams and coaching background.

Coach Scott:

Hi there !  My name is Coach Scott Bessette, I am the proud coach of the 2012, 2010, and 2009 ECNL Regional teams and a goalkeeper coach for Scorpions. 

I currently reside in North Kingstown, RI with my wife Leah, my daughters Taylor and Eleanor and my son Oliver.  Taylor and Eleanor are both proudly Scorpions in our ECNL program. 

Growing up, I loved  playing the game and was obsessed with the ball.  I made the transition to be a full time goalkeeper in my teens and never looked back.  I was lucky enough to have amazing team coaches and experts in goalkeeper training as well.  From a pretty early age I knew I wanted to give back to the game that gave me so much. 

This year I have taken on additional teams and responsibilities with the club and I couldn’t be more grateful to our directors and to the players and families I get to work with everyday. 

My 2012 ECNL-R team had a great fall, as a brand new team we spent the fall developing their understanding of the game, working to develop as a team unit and competing at the highest levels.  The team finished the fall just outside of the playoff qualifying picture with 4 wins, 3 Losses and 1 tie but with much to prove.  The group won their final tournament of the season at the South Shore Select November Cup.  They have started the spring season strong with 2 wins and one loss, the goal is to get into the playoffs by the end of the season. 

The 2010 ECNL-R team began the late fall and winter on an impressive run.  At the NEFC Thanksgiving Showcase they finished top in their bracket with 3 wins, scoring 12 goals and conceding only 4.  The team continued their success at the Disney College Showcase in Orlando Florida in January.  They not only won their bracket but qualified for the final, unfortunately losing 1-0 in a very competitive, down to the last whistle game.  Wins vs Stars White and World Class FC in the Conference Cup qualified the team for the Semifinals in Islip, NY.  The team performed very well but lost to the eventual champions CFC 1-0 in the semifinal. This team is very talented, and will contend for a regional playoff spot by the end of the season. 

My 2009 Regional team has played against some of the very best this fall, we have competed in 5 college showcases thus far at NEFC, ECRL-Kansas City, SUSA,  ECRL- Florida and The Jefferson Cup.  The team is hard working, focused on development, and is self-sacrificial.  We had a very successful Conference Cup, coming out as CHAMPIONS !  It was an exhibition of their character as a group.   We lost our first game vs Stars White 3-2 and knew we were on the outside looking in.  A huge 5-0 against World Class and some results in the other game going our way had us qualify for the semifinal.  A win in PK’s against CFC and a 1-0 win vs Stars Blue had us lift the Conference Cup trophy, automatically qualifying us for The East Regional playoffs this summer. 

My central focus is on the holistic development of players. With a passion for the game and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed both on and off the field, I strive to cultivate well-rounded athletes who excel in every aspect of their game—technical, tactical, physical, and mental. I seek to blend my professional experience as a licensed counselor  with a player-centered approach. Recognizing that every player is unique, I  tailor my coaching to suit individual strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that each player grows not just as a soccer player, but as a person. I believe that success in soccer is about much more than just technical skills; it's about fostering a mindset that thrives under pressure, learning how to make smart decisions, and building a team-first mentality. Every drill, every practice, and every match are seen as opportunities to improve not only in the physical sense but also in mental resilience and teamwork.