After coaching the Jr. Amerks 2010 AAA/AA team for several seasons, Scott McDonald transitioned to coaching the Jr. Amerks girls teams and now serves as the Girls Hockey Director and College Hockey Advisor.

Scott brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the Jr. Amerks organization. From 2006 to 2018, he served as Head Coach of the RIT Women’s Hockey Team, amassing a record of 205-154-29 over 12 seasons. He is Division III’s all-time leader with a .835 winning percentage and holds the record for coaching victories at RIT.

A 2000 graduate of Niagara University, Scott played defense for the Purple Eagles from 1996 to 2000, as part of the school’s inaugural freshman and first graduating classes as a Division I program. In his senior year, he helped lead Niagara to an NCAA Tournament at-large bid and an undefeated season in the College Hockey America conference, earning both the CHA regular season and tournament titles.

In addition to his roles with the Jr. Amerks, Scott will be the Head Coach of the St. John Fisher University Women’s Hockey Team, which will begin competing in the 2025-26 season. As Girls Hockey Director and College Hockey Advisor, Scott is dedicated to guiding young female players in their development and helping them progress from youth hockey into the collegiate ranks.