Some would think that Hammond's strength coach, physical education teacher, and assistant football coach Jamie Scott might have reason to rest on his laurels.

Hammond has won the President's Cup for two consecutive years, an honor given by the South Carolina Association of Independent Schools (SCISA) to the most outstanding athletic program among independent schools in the state. Additionally, the football team, led by head coach Erik Kimrey, has earned three consecutive state championships. Scott's athletes have won multiple speed and strength competitions.

Evidently, that's not enough. Now, his efforts are expanding.

Scott has organized an efficient, intense summer workout program where coaches work alongside him and Angie Wolff, the newest addition to the strength staff, to design workouts that are custom- made for each sport.

Hall of Fame tennis coach Bernie McGuire, now entering just his second season with the Skyhawks, is very excited about what he sees. "The strength and conditioning program complements what we have been doing on the courts and has built a great deal of enthusiasm among players and parents, getting all of them very excited about the season."

Athletic director Andy Edgren notes, "Just two years ago, it was primarily the football team that we saw conditioning and training over the summer. This year we have eight teams doing summer conditioning, and Coach Scott is the driving force behind it all."

Scott played high school football at Mullins High School and went on to play defensive back at the University of South Carolina. In addition to his work at Hammond, Scott also plays the organ at his father's church, Greater Faith Church in Darlington, S.C. each Sunday. He is committed to getting Hammond's athletes to focus on what matters most.

When asked what drives him to put all the time in over the summer, "I am a big believer in the fact that hard work pays off. Work ethic is extremely important to me in any area of your life. I also believe that anything I do I am called to do to the best of my ability. That extends down to the simplest tasks, even something simple like cutting the grass. I want the players to know that whatever they do, they should do it to the best of their ability.

"When I was hired, I was asked to develop a program that would work, to implement it, and to keep developing it. That's why I enjoy this work so much. And I plan to keep pushing all of our athletes, not just the football team, to be the best."

The success that Scott initially brought to Hammond football is clearly spreading, and evidently, resting on his laurels is the last thing on his mind.