Those questions have been answered and the Tigers have showed the doubters that they still are a powerhouse. The Tigers came into the season with a lot of questions about what the team would look like losing some key senior contributors. Given her upbringing, it seems like it was always meant to be.
It’s also where she would pursue her doctorate in education. It’s where she would meet her husband, Anton McKinney Jr., who coaches at boys basketball Conroe. McKinney is clearly a player’s coach, which stems from the time she played volleyball at Henderson State. Them being friends off the court, makes it easier for them to stay connected on the court.” It’s hard to lead when you don’t have the right relationship. “I feel like the other teammates respond to them well. It's really helping me with my active listening, which I'm working on. “The coaches have to occasionally make hard decisions, but I’ve been leaning on them to uphold the standards we have and keep the team together. “We have a working relationship where they share ideas with me about what can help the team,” she said. However, McKinney is most impressed with how they’ve led with accountability.Ĭy Ranch's Gabby Eads & Taylor Porter Jamey Wright (VYPE)