Scott Eilert - Football Coach - Kansas State University Athletics

Scott Eilert

Title:
Director of Video Services
Phone:
(785) 532-6821

Scott Eilert is in his 33rd season in 2024 overseeing the football program’s state-of-the-art video editing system as Kansas State’s senior video coordinator.

Eilert has played a vital role in the success of the Wildcat football program, which was recognized by the Collegiate Sports Video Association (CSVA) as he was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame in May 2017.

Eilert coordinates and implements the use of video technology for practices and games, as well as managing statistical analysis tools for the coaching staff to use in game strategy preparation. He also produces numerous weekly highlight videos and vignettes.

A founding member and former executive officer of CSVA, Eilert has been named Big 12 Video Coordinator of the Year six times by the organization, and in 1998 was selected as the CSVA National Video Coordinator of the Year. In 2001 and again in 2003, Eilert won Savvy Awards for best motivational video, while his 2010 submission in the “highlight” category placed second.

In addition to his work assisting the coaching staff and promoting the program, Eilert has also played a major role in the upgrades and improvement of facilities around Bill Snyder Family Stadium, providing audio/visual consultation for the West Stadium Center, while he was directly involved with audio/visual integration for the Vanier Family Football Complex featuring A/V technology supporting the needs of the football players and coaching staff as well as Vanier Complex guests.

A 1991 K-State graduate, Eilert spent three years as K-State’s assistant video director while an undergraduate student. He also spent one year as a video assistant with the Kansas City Chiefs as well as working for the Kansas City ABC affiliate, KMBC.

A native of Overland Park, Kansas, Eilert is married to the former Meggan Luke. The couple has two daughters, MaKenna and Hailey.