Hello my name is Scott Arneson: to most it is ARNIE. I graduated from Rhinelander High School and then spent 5 years on the UW-Platteville campus earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education - earning a Major in Physical Education and a Minor in Health Education. After wrestling 4 years at the University I spent 1 year as a Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach. I was hired by Merrill Area Public Schools immediately after graduation and have been teaching and coaching in the district for 31 years. You know you are getting old when the students you previously taught in class show up at parent teacher conferences and let you know that they had you as a teacher. Since teaching in Merrill, I have earned a Master Degree in Education from UW-Steven’s Point and earned my Administrative Master’s Licensure from Marian University. I am currently teaching Health and Physical Education at the high school. I have also been a coach in the district for 31 years. Currently, I am a high school Assistant Wrestling Coach and the Strength and Conditioning Coach for girls’ volleyball.

I have lived in the great community of Merrill since my hire. I have three awesome kids. Brooke my oldest daughter, attended the UW-Stevens Point, Scott T. attends the UW-Platteville and my youngest Erica is a student at Merrill high School. I am happy that all 3 of my children were raised in a community that fosters strong family values and supports its school system. My children have benefited tremendously from the academics, the co-curricular and extra-curricular programs offered to them. Thank you - Merrill for our great school and community.

Hobbies: I consider coaching one of my hobbies. I have enjoyed coaching all of the sports my kids were/are involved in and my summer time coaching for the Wisconsin National Greco Roman Wrestling Team. I have also been lucky enough to spend time coaching wrestling at UW-Platteville during dual meets and tournaments, the past 2 years. Coaching wrestling at the college level has been a long-time goal of mine. I am into personal fitness – I enjoy exercise (running, biking, swimming,…) strength training, and being outdoors. Fishing is something I enjoy doing as well - I must be a great guide because the people in the boat catch fish – I do not. Biking, boating, wake boarding, tubing, rafting, and paddle boarding make up my other preferred choices. I would love to become a traveler – every State and country has something to offer, is worth seeing and learning about.

Other Experiences:

Wisconsin National Greco Team Lead Coach

Northern Exposure Wrestling School - Lead Coach and Founder

XRSZ Class (Fitness Class for Adults) – Lead Trainer and Founder

Over 20 years of experience coaching Girl’s Powder Puff Football