ATHLETIC SUCCESSES:
Scott began diving at age ten, and attended Southern Methodist University on a diving scholarship. He qualified for the 1992 Olympic Team and won the silver medal in Barcelona for 10-meter platform. Scott continued to dive after the Games, but after a year, he decided to take time off from the sport. He took a six-month hiatus before deciding to begin training again, this time for the 3-meter springboard event. He was able to transfer his skills as a platform diver to become one of the world's best springboard divers, qualifying for the Games in Atlanta, where he finished fourth.

CAREER PATH:
During his hiatus from diving, Scott worked as an assistant teacher with first and second grade students with learning disabilities. After competing in Atlanta, he worked in various jobs, including training horses at a local race track. Eventually, he enrolled in acting school and for two years he supported himself by waiting tables. Since graduating from the program in 1999, he has acted in some small plays, and performed in the annual Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, Mass. Additionally, 2000-2001 marked Scott's first season as the head diving coach at New York University, and he continues to take classes at NYU.

SCOTT'S WORDS OF WISDOM:
"Don't be afraid to spend some time exploring different opportunities and looking for the right career. Shifting focus from your sport-- after working for years towards your Olympic dreams-- can be confusing and even depressing. Take some time to think about your interests, and look for a job that compliments them. Though you may not discover it right away, there is an interesting and rewarding career awaiting you after the Games. It's just a matter of finding it!"

"It helps to know people and be able to talk to people who have been through this process before. When I retired from competition, I was completely lost. I was surrounded by athletes who were experiencing the same emotions, which was comforting, but not especially helpful. It would have been nice to have been able to seek out the advice of someone who had gone through it already."