GAMES
RANKINGS
By Matt Powell
THE FINAL FOUR: Boykin and Cy Springs having dream season; the interview
It should be no surprise that Cypress Springs has won back-to-back district titles or is in the State Semifinals this season.
Why?
Coach Larry Boykin carries a coaching lineage that runs through legends — from David Green of Beaumont United to David Martinez of Atascocita to Sam Benitez now of Cypress Creek.
Boykin has built a power program at Cypress Springs over the past eight seasons and now sits one step away from the State Finals.
Standing in their way is Little Elm, whom they face Tuesday night.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta talks ball with Coach Boykin on the eve of the program’s biggest game in school history.
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BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION: Dena Scott Helping Shape the Future of Texas Coaching
Dena Scott has long been a trailblazer in Texas high school athletics.
During her tenure as athletics director for Fort Bend Independent School District, Scott helped shape one of the premier athletic departments in the state. Now, she’s taking her impact to another level.
Scott has been named Program Director of Future Coaches of Texas, a curriculum developed through Texas A&M University designed to create a pipeline for the next generation of coaches.
The concept is simple — but powerful.
Think Career and Technical Education (CTE) for students who are interested in pursuing coaching as a career path.
The program provides high school students with hands-on learning, mentorship and exposure to the profession, while also addressing a growing need across the state: developing future leaders on the sidelines.
It’s a win for students — and for the future of coaching in Texas.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with Dena Scott to learn more about the newly launched program and how it could shape the industry for years to come.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
THE INTERVIEW