Scioli attended Penn State University, playing defensive end for coach Joe Paterno.
After retiring from football with a shoulder injury, Scioli went back to school at West Chester University, where he earned his certification to teach.
Scioli then moved back to his home town of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, which is in the Upper Merion Area School District.
Following his move, in 2007 he began teaching health and physical education at Upper Merion Area High School.
[citation needed] In December 2011, Scioli was part of a group of 11 other professional players who filed a lawsuit against the NFL.