Coach Scott has been with the Texas Express for over a decade. He has had success throughout his career at various levels from youth teams to high school varsity teams. Scott’s winning percentage at the upper levels is .754. His emphasis on fundamentals and detail work is a staple of his program. Players under Scott’s guidance learn basketball fundamentals that are tantamount to success at the next level and increase individual basketball intelligence quotient exponentially.
Scott has a true passion for teaching basketball principles as well as incorporating values synonymous with success in sport and business. Scott is highly motivated and injects passion into teaching the individual and team skills necessary to compete at the highest levels. Moreover, a higher value is placed on practices over games. It’s important to know that coach Scott is a teacher rather than a “screamer” in the way he communicates with players both in practice and in the high stress environment of games.
Coach Scott earned the big heart award his senior year in high school. Upon graduation, Scott was offered a scholarship to play at Hill Junior College. He decided to play for Tarleton State University and then transferred to the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor where he lettered three years.
Scott earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a Masters in Education Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Coach Scott has twin boys and resides in The Colony.
Former athletes and parents under coach Scott have articulated the benefits of being molded under his tutelage:
** TESTIMONIALS **
“Last year with coach Scott was a tremendous experience. Please know what a blessing that situation was for Mason, and our whole family, being on coach Scott’s team. I can see many direct impacts related to Mason’s game this school season based on Scott’s coaching.”
- Brad Shepherd – Parent, Pilot Point, TX
“You are an extremely good coach. The way you worked with the boys and cared about each ones development was easy to spot. Not many coaches these days will take the time to help a player develop their potential. Each player on your team was coached almost individually, but yet you were able to maintain a practice beneficial to the team as a whole.”
- Chris Wendell - Parent, Denton, TX
“Thank you for caring this much about me and my game. I just wish I had you as a coach for all my life. I love playing for you. You bring my confidence back.”
- Casey Howard - Player, Arlington High School, Arlington, TX
“You are a great coach that never fails to say something positive.”
- Kyle Lewis - Player, Martin High School, Arlington, TX
“You are easily the best coach I've ever had. I’d go to war for you!”
- Jack Beaverstock - Player, Flower Mound High School, Flower Mound, TX
"There's no question you are an amazing coach and Josh feels how much you care about him. I thank god regularly that we found you. The growth in the team and Josh over a relatively short period of time is simply amazing. I feel this is due to the excellent job that you've done coaching. We wouldn't hesitate for a minute to be a part of any team that you are coaching. Again great job coach and thank you!"
- Ryan DePaola - Parent, Flower Mound High School, Flower Mound, TX
"Thanks for the email. We appreciate you not only teaching the fundamentals of basketball, but also how to be a champion both on the court and off. These are life lessons you are teaching through the game."- Wade Johnson - Parent, Flower Mound High School, Flower Mound, TX
“Thank you so much for your very detailed critique of Ethan's game. We can't thank u enough for taking the time to coach and teach Ethan. Thanks so much - your coaching and teaching style is exactly what I wanted for Ethan - just disappointed we joined the team so late in the season.” - Kathy Kerry - Parent, McKinney High School, McKinney, TX
“We had a great season and Jack has come further along this year than any other, thank you for working so hard with him and giving exactly what he needed. You are the first coach to provide detailed instruction to Jack, which he understood, digested, and followed. Good coaching makes a huge difference, positive attitude and encouragement mean the world to kids (and parents)!
- David Beaverstock – Parent, Flower Mound, TX
“You helped Jack so much. You really are a great coach in so many ways. Thank you for contributing to not only his skills with basketball, but his overall character!” - Linda Beaverstock - Parent, Flower Mound High School
“Absolutely nothing but respect and high praise for the Texas Express organization - specifically you as coach.”
- Brad McKnight – Parent, Calera, OK (Head Coach, Calera High School)