MICHAEL WAYNE
SCOTT
23 Burdick Avenue
Newport, RI 02840-1708
Telephone/FAX: (401) 848-5121
E-mail: miscott@worldnet.att.net
Education:
M.S. in Psychology, 1993. University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Emphasis in cognitive psychology (motor control and learning; individual
differences). Minor in sport psychology. Masters thesis applied an all-or-none
model of learning to the Wisconsin Card Sort Task.
B.S. in Sociotechnical Systems and Psychology,
1989. Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California. Emphasis in cognitive and
social/organizational psychology. Senior thesis examined effects of mental
rehearsal on distance running performance.
Student-Athlete
Academic Experience:
Academic Advisor/Learning
Specialist for Student Athletes,
University of Rhode Island (1998-present). Meet regularly with academically
at-risk student-athletes, monitor academic progress, advise student-athletes on
academics and career planning, teach study skills, liaison with coaches,
faculty, and athletic department administrators. Oversee mentoring program to
prepare top academic student-athletes for graduate school and post-graduate
scholarships. Teach freshman seminar courses. Oversee Athletic Department Study
Hall and Computer Lab, as well as laptops for team travel. Maintain website for
Advising Programs for Student. Chapter President for Chi Alpha Sigma.
Tutorial Coordinator,
Student-Athlete Academic Services, University of Washington (1995-1997).
Oversaw day-to-day operations of the SAAS tutorial program. Duties included scheduling
at-risk student-athletes' tutorial sessions, counseling student-athletes,
monitoring student-athletes' academic progress, training tutors, communicating
and coordinating with coaches, athletic department staff, and faculty,
coordinating academic skills workshops, as well as various other administrative
responsibilities such as coordinating hiring and payroll for a staff of 100
part-time tutors.
Tutorial Supervisor & Tutor, Student-Athlete Academic Services, University of
Washington (1993-1995). Assisted the Tutorial Coordinator with administering
day-to-day operations of the SAAS tutorial program. Duties include scheduling
at-risk student-athletes' tutorial sessions, monitoring student-athletes'
academic progress, training tutors, communicating and coordinating with
coaches, athletic department staff, and faculty, as well as various other
administrative responsibilities. Duties also include tutoring student-athletes
one-on-one and in small groups in a wide variety of courses including
psychology, sociology, writing, statistics, and mathematics.
Athletics
Coaching/Management/Administrative/Journalism Experience
Chair, USATF Cross Country
Running Council, USA Track &
Field (2003-Present). Administer
all aspects of the USA's national cross country program, including national
teams, national team coaching staff, national and regional championships, and
national awards. Oversee the
conduct of the USA Cross Country Championships, including solicitation of bids,
site visits, pre-event preparation, marketing and promotions, and post-event
evaluation. Member of USATF Long
Distance Running Division Executive Committee.
Coach, USA National Cross
Country Team, USA Track & Field
(2004). Coach for USA national men's team which competed at the 2000 IAAF World
Cross Country Championships in Brussels, Belgium.
Interim Assistant Coach,
University of Rhode Island Women’s Track & Field Team (2004). Served as event coach for the middle and long
distance runners at the University of Rhode Island.
Vice Chair, USATF Cross
Country Running Council, USA Track
& Field (2001-2003). Assist
the Council chair with administering all aspects of the USA's national cross
country program, including national teams, national and regional championships,
and national awards. Oversee the conduct
of the USA Cross Country Championships, including solicitation of bids, site
visits, pre-event preparation, marketing and promotions, and post-event
evaluation.
Elite Athlete Coach (1991-present). Designed training programs and
competition schedules for elite post-collegiate distance runners. Athletes
include finalists at USA and UK national championships, as well as US National
Team members. USATF Level II Certified Coach in endurance events.
Coach, USA Junior National
Cross Country Team, USA Track &
Field (2000). Coach for USA national junior men's team competing at the 2000
IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Portugal.
Manager & Coach, Competitive Team, Club Northwest (1991-1997).
Coordinator and administrator for Club Northwest's elite athletes, including
four participants at the 1996 US Olympic Track & Field Trials. Women's
teams won national cross country titles in 1991, 1993, and 1996, while men's
team won the 1991 team championship. Coached/advised Club Northwest's athletes
in training programs and meet schedules. Arranged meet entry, travel
arrangements, and accommodations. Advised team members regarding USATF, PNTF,
and USOC programs. Handled public relations and promotions work for Club
Northwest's teams and events, and served seven years on Club Northwest's Board
of Directors.
Chair, Open Athletics
Committee, Pacific Northwest Track
& Field Association (1992-1997). Administered PNTF programs for elite and
developing athletes. Developed and began implementation of strategic plan for
development of emerging elite athletes in Pacific Northwest.
Team Leader/Manager, USA
National Team, USA Track & Field
(1994). Head of delegation for USA national team competing at the 1994 Yokohama
(Japan) International Women's Ekiden Relay.
Coach, High Altitude Camp, USA Track & Field (1997). Participated as a
coach at USATF's 1997 High Altitude Camp (Park City, Utah), a training camp
spronsored by USATF and USOC for elite US distance runners. The camp served as
a research project examining the effects of "Living High, Training
Low" on distance running performance and other endurance running variables
in elite distance runners.
Writer, New England
Runner magazine (1999-present). Contributing writer for regional
running publication (circulation 7000) serving New England.
Writer and columnist, Northwest
Runner magazine (1992-2000). Contributing writer for regional running
publication (circulation 7000) serving Washington and the Pacific
Northwest. Wrote monthly column
chronicling regional and national elite-level news during 1992-1997.
Correspondent, Track
& Field News magazine (1994-present). Contributing writer for the nation's
premier track & field publication.
Volunteer Program Assistant, University of Washington Track & Field
(1991-1997). Assisted cross country and track & field staff with home meet
administration and event management.
Volunteer Assistant Distance Coach, University of Washington (1993). Assisted cross
country/track staff with coaching responsibilities for University of
Washington's distance runners.
Vice President, Pacific Northwest Athletics Congress (1990-1992,
1997). Assisted in administration of PNAC programs for open athletes.
USA Track & Field
committee service (1990 to 1998,
2001-present): Have attended every USATF annual meeting between 1990 - 1998,
2001-present. Served on the following committees of USATF: Cross Country
Council, Women's Cross Country, Men's Track & Field, Men's Long Distance
Running, Men's Development, Emerging Elite, Sports Medicine & Sciences,
Membership, Officials, Athletes Advisory.
Athletics Event
Direction/Management Experience
Competition Director, IAAF
Grand Prix adidas Oregon Track Classic
(1993-present). Day-of-meet competition director for IAAF Grand Prix Track
& Field meet. Have previously
coordinated elite athlete entry, travel, and accommodations for this event.
Member, Atlantic 10
Conference Cross Country Committee
(2002-present).
Co-Founder/Coordinator,
CanAm High Performance Distance Circuit
(1997-2003). Co-founded and coordinated the CanAm High Performance Distance
Circuit. Coordinated between the series' five meets and perform an extensive
amount of work with athlete coordination, athlete transportation, public
relations, and promotions.
Director of Championships,
New England Women's Intercollegiate Cross Country / Track & Field
Association (2001-2003). Directed the women's cross country,
indoor and outdoor track & field championships for approximately 50 New
England NCAA Division I, II, and III colleges and universities.
Meet Manager, Atlantic-10
Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships (1999, 2001-present). Assist meet director by overseeing competition aspects of
the Atlantic-10 Conference Indoor Championships for the University of Rhode
Island.
Technical Liaison, 2000
NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships, Durham, NC (2000). Technical liaison between NCAA
Track & Field Committee and host institution for 2000 national collegiate
championships. Assisted the Duke University staff with all aspects of
competition management.
Championships Director,
1999 USA Cross Country Championships,
Tacoma, WA (1996-1999). Planned and directed all aspects of the USA national
cross country championships including site selection, promotions, fundraising,
media relations, and technical direction.
Technical Director, 1999
NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships, Boise, ID (1999). Competition director for 1999
national collegiate championships. Managed all aspects of the competition and
directed activities of the competition officials, volunteers, and other meet
staff. Worked closely with NCAA Track & Field Committee.
Meet Director, 1997 Pac-10
Track & Field Championships
(1996-1997). Planned and directed all aspects of the Pacific-10 Conference
Track & Field Championships for the University of Washington's Department
of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Technical Director, NCAA
Division I West Regional Cross Country Championships, Portland, OR (1993, 1995, 1999). Competition
director for NCAA Division I regional cross country championships hosted by the
University of Portland.
Founder/Director, Seattle
International Track Classic
(1991-1997). Founded Seattle International in 1991. Direct all aspects of meet,
including an extensive amount of work with athlete coordination, media
relations, promotion, and fund raising.
Meet Announcer (1992-present). Primary public address announcer for
2000-2004 USA Cross Country Championships, 2000 & 2003 Atlantic 10 Indoor
Track & Field Championships, 2002-2004 Great American Cross Country
Festival, 2000, 2002, 2003 GBTC Indoor Invitational, 1999 & 2003 NCAA D-1
West Regional Cross Country Championships, 1992-1996 Sundodger Cross Country
Invitational, and a variety of other events. Field event and awards announcer
for 2003 National Scholastic Indoor Championships meet.
Competition Director,
Sundodger Cross Country Invitational
(1992-1996). Managed all aspects of day of meet operations for the University
of Washingtonís Sundodger Cross Country Invitational.
Meet Director, Washington
Indoor Prep Meet (1995-1997). Managed
and directed all aspects of the high school section of the 1996 and 1997
Washington Indoor Track & Field meets.
Technical Director, 1993
USCAA National T&F Championships,
Seattle, WA (1993). Directed and coordinated all aspects of the track &
field competition for the annual championships for corporate athletes.
Director, Pacific
Northwest Association Championships
(1990-1997). Designed present course, setup course, register entries, recruit
athletes, and produce results for this regional cross country championship for
post-collegiate runners. Public relations and event promotion.
Master Level Certified
Athletics Official, USA Track &
Field (1990-present).
Teaching Experience
Instructor, URI 101:
Traditions & Transformations,
University of Rhode Island (Fall 1998 to present). Instructor for freshmen
seminar course for student-athletes that introduces students to URI, campus
services, thetransition to college life, study skills, and special topics
relevant to student-athletes' experiences at a NCAA Division I institution.
Instructor, Psychology
231: Human Performance
Lab, Psychology Department,
University of Washington (1991-1993). In addition to instructor's duties for
this advanced research methodology course for undergraduate psychology majors,
I coordinated all sections of the course and wrote the lesson plans. Also
coordinated coursesí computer laboratory.
Instructor, Psychology
437: Applied Sport Psychology, Psychology Department, University of Washington
(summer 1992, summer 1993). Instructor for course which exposed students to the
application of psychological theories, research, and intervention strategies to
sport settings.
Teaching Assistant,
Psychology 51: Introductory Psychology, Department of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Harvey Mudd College (Fall 1989). Reviewed and
recommended software for an introductory psychology laboratory, wrote lesson
plans, and met with students during office hours.
Awards, Honors, and
Scholarships
Torrance High School
Tartar Hall of Fame (2004).
USA Track & Field
President's Award (Recognizing
long-term contributions to the sport at the national level), (2001).
H. Browning Ross Long
Distance Running Award of Merit
(Leadership at the National Level), USA Track & Field (1999).
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame (1999).
Doris Heritage Award (Distinguished Contributions to the Sport of Women's
Cross Country), USA Track & Field (1998).
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
Track & Field Athlete Hall of Fame
(1998).
Ken Foreman Contributor
Award, Pacific Northwest Track &
Field Association (1993).
National Science
Foundation Graduate Fellowship,
Honorable Mention (1990-1991).
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
School Records for 3000m, 10,000m, & Marathon (established 1988 & 1989).
Scholar Athlete Award, Harvey Mudd College (1989).
Who's Who Among American
College Students (1989).
Athlete of the Year, Harvey Mudd College (1988-1989).
Southern California
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Year (1987).
Team Captain, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Cross Country Team (1987).
Athlete of the Year, Harvey Mudd College (1987-1988).
Southern California
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Year (1986).
Team Captain, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Cross Country Team (1986).
National Merit Scholar, Harvey Mudd College (1985-1989).
Harvey Mudd College
Scholarship (1985-1989).
Carl Rossi Outstanding
Freshman Award,
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (1985).
California Interscholastic
Federation Scholar-Athlete Award Finalist (1985).
Who's Who Among American
High School Students (1989).
Research Experience
Graduate Assistant,
Aging and Fitness Study (1991-1993). Investigated effects of improved aerobic
fitness in the elderly on various cognitive and sleep variables. Duties
included designing test battery, overseeing data collection, coding data, data
management, and data analysis.
Research Assistant,
Seattle 500 Study
(1989-1991). Research assistant on project examining effects of prenatal
alcohol exposure upon long-term development. Duties included testing 120
subjects on a four-hour test battery, coding data, data management, and data
analysis.
Research Assistant
(1988-1989). Assisted Dr. Shirlynn Spacapan, Harvey Mudd College, with two
books (collections of readings on social psychology and health, and social
psychology and aging). Duties included library research, editing manuscripts,
and compiling Author and Subject indexes.
Scott, M.W. (in preparation).
Isometric force tasks to assess motor control. Unpublished manuscript
being prepared for publication, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Streissguth, A.P., Sampson,
P.D., Olson, H.C., Bookstein, F.L., Barr, H.M., Scott, M.W., Feldman, J., &
Mirsky, A.F. (1994). Maternal drinking during pregnancy and attention/memory
performance in 14-year-old offspring: A longitudinal prospective study. Alcoholism:
Clinical and Experimental Research, 18(1), 202-218.
Kerr, B., Scott, M.W., &
Vitiello, M. V. (1993, November). Can aerobic exercise influence cognitive
and motor functioning for older individuals? Paper presented at the annual
meeting of The Psychonomic Society, Washington DC.
Scott, M.W. (1993). Cognitive
models of learning on the Wisconsin Card Sort Task. Unpublished master's
thesis, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Scott, M.W., & Spacapan,
S. (1989, April). The effects of mental rehearsal on distance running
performance. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western
Psychological Association, Reno, NV.
Spacapan, S., & Scott, M.
W. (1989, April). The effects of brief aerobic exercise on negative mood.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association,
Reno, NV.
Scott, M.W. (1988). The
effects of participation in athletics on attention. Interface, 13,
10-15.
Qadir, A., Scott, M.W.,
Cheng, J., Davis, N.L., & Hafer, K. (1988). Sensory feedback and control.
Report for Jet Propulsion Laboratory, New Liberal Arts Clinic Program,
Claremont Colleges, CA.