Scott Van Zile spent 15 seasons on the Monmouth University football coaching staff from 1999 through 2013. Van Zile served as the Hawks' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2008-13. Prior to calling the offense, Van Zile coached Monmouth's running backs for six seasons (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005) and the wide receivers for three years in 2001, 2006 and 2007. Van Zile also served as the team's recruiting coordinator for seven years from 2001 through 2007.
In 2013, Monmouth running backs Julian Hayes (1,126 yards) and K.B. Asante (1,090 yards) each ran for more than 1,000 yards. Brandon Hill totaled 2,361 yards passing and threw 19 touchdowns, while Neal Sterling led the team in receiving with 57 catches for 647 yards and six touchdowns.
In 2012, Van Zile's offense led the Northeast Conference in passing and total offense, averaging over 400 yards per game. Monmouth also put up the second most points per game in the conference with almost 30 per game. The MU passing attack finished 27th in the country, throwing for close to 250 yards per contest. Senior quarterback Kyle Frazier finished his career ranked in the top two all-time at Monmouth in passing completions, total offense, touchdowns and completion percentage. Senior Tristan Roberts caught 55 balls, good for fourth most in a season for a Hawk.
The 2011 group saw two Jerry Rice Award finalists in running back Julian Hayes and wideout Neal Sterling. Sterling’s 57 receptions on the year is good for third-most in a season at MU.
In 2010, Monmouth finished third in the NEC in total offense led by Frazier, who was third in the conference in passing yards and led a Hawks offense that put up over 25 points per contest.
Monmouth ranked in the top three in the conference in scoring and rushing offense in each of Van Zile's first two seasons as coordinator. In 2009, the Hawks ranked atop of the NEC in turnover margin, thanks in large part to committing just 11 turnovers, which was second in the nation.
Individually, a number of Monmouth players have enjoyed success with Van Zile calling the offensive shots. Running back David Sinisi was a two-time All-American and Walter Payton Award candidate, while shattering the Monmouth and Northeast Conference rushing and scoring records. Tight end John Nalbone, a four-year All-NEC selection, became the first MU player drafted to the NFL when the Dolphins took him in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Over the past two seasons Monmouth offensive players have accounted for eight All-NEC slots, with Sinisi earning Offensive Player of the Year honors after the 2008 season.
The New Jersey native coached the Hawks' wide receivers for three seasons, coaching Miles Austin in his senior season at Monmouth. As a senior, Austin averaged 20.4 yards per receptions, tallied 11 touchdowns and 1,0004 yards. Van Zile oversaw the development of one of the best receivers in school history in Adam San Miguel, who was a two-time First Team All-Northeast Conference selection. As a junior he set the school record for receptions in a season (73) while earning Football Gazette Third Team All-Region and Third Team Mid-Major All-American honors. San Miguel finished his career as the Hawks' all-time leader in receptions while owning the second slot in reception yardage behind Austin.
In his time as Monmouth's recruiting coordinator he oversaw the transitional period in which the Hawks went from a non-scholarship program to offering athletic-based scholarships. During his time as recruiting coordinator Van Zile organized coaching recruiting areas and oversaw Monmouth's summer camps.
In his first year at Monmouth in 1999, Van Zile, a former standout at Towson University, tutored tailback Matt Merklinger to one of the best seasons in school history, as his 913 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs both which ranked second on Monmouth's single-season charts at the time.
While at Towson, Van Zile played on both sides of the ball. A versatile player, he played wide receiver as a freshman and senior. He started in the defensive secondary during his sophomore and junior campaigns. A student of the game, Van Zile twice earned Patriot League Academic Honor Roll recognition.
A native of Butler, N.J., he earned a bachelor's degree in sport management from Towson in 1999.
Van Zile entered college as one of New Jersey's top athletes. Along with being a team captain and an all-area selection on both offense and defense for Butler's undefeated state champion football team in 1994, he was a state regional champion in the long jump and javelin. He and his wife Kelly (formerly McCardell), reside in Howell with their daughters Payton and Regan.
