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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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THE LIVING LEGEND: John Lucas unfiltered, joins the On My Whistle podcast
John Lucas' life is a movie.
He was an All-American basketball player who became the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. He was a professional tennis player whose doubles partner was a transgender athlete - Renee Richards.
He fell on hard times as an addict, but eventually beat his drug addiction and wrote the drug rehab policy for the NBA. He has been a two-time NBA head coach, GM, and assistant, giving back to the youth basketball community.
John Lucas is a mentor who talks about his famous journey on VYPE's On My Whistle.