Scott Bracken

Learned rugby at San Diego State, beginning a relationship with the Aztecs that would eventually bring him back as head coach.

Earned three consecutive collegiate All-American selections as a San Diego State prop.

Continued into a 17-year club playing career after college, alongside his national-team service.

Named at prop on OMBAC’s national-championship roster, with Mike Saunders captaining the side.

Returned in OMBAC’s championship front row under Bing Dawson, alongside fellow props Chris Lippert and Kevin Perry.

Selected as a reserve prop for the Eagles’ Bermuda visit. The contemporary squad profile lists his club as Old Mission Beach Athletic Club in San Diego.

Made his Test debut against Argentina at Long Beach during Rugby World Cup qualifying. Recognized as Eagle No. 235.

Earned two Test caps at prop. His second international came against Canada at Markham on 9 September 1995.

Joined the Claremont Colleges coaching program alongside Jeremy Ognall, serving in both head-coach and forwards-coach roles.

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His Claremont remit combined defense, forward set plays, conditioning and mental preparation: a front-row player’s technical experience applied to a wider team-development role.

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Coached set pieces for the Boys High School All-Americans on their British Columbia tour. The side won both games, 48–0 and 54–3, with Salty Thompson leading the staff.

Helped Claremont win the NSCRO national championship, beating Tufts 65–0 in Glendale. Head coach Jeremy Ognall credited Bracken and Ray Egan for their work developing the team’s knowledge and discipline.

Worked on restarts and the scrum during the High School All-Americans’ Ontario tour, which produced 26–5 and 22–17 wins over Ontario Blues U19s.

Handled scrums, lineouts and kick reception for Eagle Impact Rugby Academy before its Ireland tour. The touring group trained at West Point before matches against Ulster and Leinster academy opposition.

Led the Men’s Junior All-Americans into a two-match World Rugby Trophy qualifying series against Canada, working with a staff drawn from USA Rugby’s Project SOAR coaching pathway.

Selected 29 players for the Canada qualifying series after a Chula Vista camp. OMBAC flanker Miles McCormick was among the next generation moving through his national pathway.

Named a 33-player USA U20 squad after an international identification process that generated nearly 200 recommendations. The selections drew from colleges, schools and professional-club systems.

The pandemic prevented the planned U20 competition, but his final cycle established a broader scouting and assembly process. His tenure concluded that summer.

Coached with Eagle Impact Rugby Academy in Spain alongside Salty Thompson, Dai Morgan and Paul Keeler. The staff used the tour to develop the players’ pace, decision-making and ability to connect attacking breaks.

Attended the Crusaders Global Coaching Course in Christchurch, New Zealand. In a January 2026 interview, he described how direct contact with coaches and players strengthened his understanding of rugby culture and connection.

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Participated in the Marine Corps Coaches Workshop at Quantico while coaching Claremont, taking part in its Leadership Reaction Course.

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Returned to San Diego State as men’s head coach. In the university’s October newsletter, he described the appointment as a new chapter after 25 years in federal law enforcement, emphasizing culture, toughness and player growth beyond rugby.

San Diego State’s official team campaign confirmed his leadership alongside assistant Ben Cima and reported the Aztecs’ return to the national top 25.