Scott Vitale was born to Jill and Phillip Vitale on 6 July 1985, in Queensland, Australia.[1] He was involved in a motorbike accident in September 2001.[3] Scott began to play wheelchair rugby in 2002. A year later he was a member of the Australian National team. His wheelchair rugby career has also included such highlights as winning the Asia-Oceania Zonal Championships.[1] He was named the "Best 1.5 player" at the Zonals in South Africa in 2005. In addition to the National team, Scott plays with the Queensland Crocs team. Due to the severity of his disability, he is classified as a 1.5-point player.[1]