Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed.

Teacher & Girls’ 🏀 Coach • TAMU👍🏼 & Mizzou🐯 • Wife to @coachmilesperry & 🐶Mom to Luke & Lady

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

🥳A fun thing:

An article I wrote on motivation in sport for my grad studies (& adapted for the org) was published on a blog for military leadership today!

Take a read or don’t, but either way I feel like a proud academia mom to this research babe :) https://t.co/aJf8yQp5QE

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

@CoachMilesPerry Rude.

[Andy Hutchins @AndyHutchins]

The Aces have seemingly decided to haze Kate Martin essentially by loving her to death and it is one of the best subplots in all of sports right now.

[Carli Lloyd @CarliLloyd]

🤷🏽‍♀️

[Coppell Cowgirls Basketball @CowgirlsBball]

Congratulations Atia for being selected 6-6A 2nd Team All-District!! Atia answered the call multiple times for us this season as our floor general! She is our best athlete and we are so proud of her and how much she has put into this program the past 4 years!

[Coppell Cowgirls Basketball @CowgirlsBball]

Congratulations Kennedy on being selected 6-6A 2nd team all-district!! Can not speak enough on the amount of growth this athlete has done over her 3 years here! Plays tough on both ends of the floor and there isn’t an offensive board she can’t get! We can’t wait for year 4!!

[Coppell Cowgirls Basketball @CowgirlsBball]

Congratulations to HC for being selected 6-6A 1st team all district!! HC was one of most consistent scoring threats all season hitting a team high 67 threes. She has put in countless hours of work expanding her game all year! We can’t wait for year 3 with this Cowgirl 🤠

[Coppell Cowgirls Basketball @CowgirlsBball]

Congratulations Landry for being selected 6-6A 1st team all district!! We have watched her grow her game every year and she’s just now beginning to scratch her potential! She stepped into a big role for us this season leading us in scoring! We can’t wait for year 4!

[Coppell Cowgirls Basketball @CowgirlsBball]

District 6-6A DPOY!! Ella led our team in rebounds this year, has taken over 100 charges the past 4 years, finished with 111 career wins, and scored over 1K points! She is a true example of team first and everything we stand for as a program!
You are truly 1 of 1 🤞

[Coppell Cowgirls Basketball @CowgirlsBball]

Cowgirls get back on track with a win over #7 Cedar Hill

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

“A lot of coaches can yell or be nice, but what Pop does is different. He delivers two things over and over: he’ll tell you the truth,… and then he’ll love you to death.”

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Gregg Popovich said, "Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the me for the we."

Transparency builds trust.
Communication builds trust.

Trust is earned, not given.

A great team is not made of individuals seeking personal glory, but of individuals who trust each other enough to work towards a common goal.

Great teams create a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration.

People want to know you trust them and they can trust you.

How Gregg Popovich builds trust with his teams:
1. Build Relationships
He holds famous family-style dinners when the team is on the road. Everyone on the team goes out to dinner together (which isn't common in the NBA) for food and wine. These dinners are meant to bring everyone together, to get to know each other, to have fun, and to remember that life is bigger than just a game.

Takeaway: People want to know that you care about them, that you trust them, and that they can trust you. That happens when you invest time with each other and build bonds.

2. Communicate Openly and Actively
He is known for his brutal honesty with players. Tony Parker said that he would balance being tough with being genuine to build his trust. Tony said he would be hard on him and balance it out by saying, "We can't pass up this chance to win. I can't help myself, Tony. You have to be ready. That's why I'm hard on you." Pop is always communicating.

Takeaway: When you communicate actively and honestly, you establish a foundation of credibility and integrity.

3. Admit Your Mistakes
When Popovich was coaching LaMarcus Aldridge, he realized that he wasn't getting the best out of LaMarcus. Popovich took the blame before allowing LaMarcus to play more freely. Popovich said, "We broke bread a few times, talked about it, laughed about it, discussed what we thought needed to happen, and frankly 95 percent of it fell on me because I made an error in trying to change him too much."

Takeaway: Acknowledging your mistakes and taking responsibility demonstrates honesty, humility, and builds trust because people know you will do what is right.

4. Lead by Example
After the Spurs lost the heartbreaking 2013 NBA Finals to the Miami Heat, Popovich kicked off training camp with some military training and then turned on their Game 6 collapse. He played the game and they watched together. It was a defining moment to help them accept the loss. These moments helped them mourn and bond together, it gave them purpose for 2014.

Takeaway: When you lead by example, your actions align with your words and you build trust through your consistent behavior.

5. Be True to Your Word
Popovich's motto throughout the years has been, "Get over yourself." He builds relationships with players and gives to the team, but he doesn't do it for himself or the spotlight. He says, "You have to throw your ego out the door. It's all about the win. It's all about the work. It's about treating the people the right way. Period." Pop stays true to his word and his commitment to the team.

Takeaway: Keeping your promises and following through on commitments establishes reliability and fosters trust.

6. Be Consistent and Authentic
He is consistent in his approach and authentic to who he is. Bernie Bickerstaff said, "There's unique personalities everywhere and in every business and that's why everything is not the same. He's a very unique personality. The thing to me that you see it and you watch it is he'll cuss Tim Duncan out and then in the next situation, they're sitting down laughing. There's no grudges held. There's no ill intent. It's all about winning."

Takeaway: Consistency in your actions and character builds predictability, dependability, and trust because people know who you are and the values you stand for.

"Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it." - Confucius
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[Anna Witte @AnnaWitte_]

Love this commercial @adidas

[Miles Perry @CoachMilesPerry]

Really excited about this! Go check out my first article with @FrogsOWar

[Mike Clark, Ph.D. @mikenclark]

If you want your athletes to:

→ Make independent decisions
→ Process emotions efficiently
→ Learn from mistakes
→ Think critically

Promote autonomy.

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

@pghcaroline LOVED this one! Makes you think and wish the Carrie Soto tennis story was a real one!

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

@dhmscales Thanks, Coach!

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

@ellaspiller09 Thanks, Ella!

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

@ketakibakre_ Thank you, ma’am! Excited to see you play again at the tournament!

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

So very excited to be a Cowgirl! ❤️🖤

[Coppell Cowgirls Basketball @CowgirlsBball]

We would like to welcome our newest addition to the Cowgirl Basketball staff!! She brings a wealth of knowledge about the game and will be a huge impact for our athletes this upcoming season!! @kacymad

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

@Mr2Chames Thank you!!

[Kacy Maddox Perry, M. Ed. @kacymad]

@dcat84 Thank you!!