Taylor Powell – Mustangs Ahead

(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – With a new season approaching, the Lakewood Ranch High School girls basketball team is working toward a district championship and a chance to compete at states. Head Coach Morgan Lumb (or “Coach Mo” as she is called) is focused on building a team that can compete at a high level while also growing together off the court.

Mustangs Ahead (MA): What was it like growing up playing basketball to now coaching younger girls?

Morgan Lumb (ML): Basketball has always been my passion, so being able to keep it a part of my life through coaching is incredibly rewarding.

MA: What is one lesson that has stuck with you throughout your career?

ML: My coaching philosophy has always been that it’s bigger than basketball…Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.

MA: What are your goals for this season?

ML: Our goals are to win a district championship, win a regional championship, and earn an opportunity to compete in the state tournament.

MA: What was it like going from assistant coach to head coach?

ML: I’ve spent the last several years working toward the opportunity to become a head coach, so being able to lead my own program is incredibly exciting.

MA: What do you think will be the biggest challenge this season?

ML: I think our biggest challenge will be how we respond to adversity.

As the Mustangs prepare for the season, the focus remains on teamwork, accountability and improvement. With goals of winning championships and making a run toward states, Lumb hopes to build a team that stays together when things get difficult and continues to compete until the end.