Cathy Self-Morgan
Duncanville High School
Impact Statement
“I also love teaching, and to watch my kids grow from high school players to college women is very fulfilling.” -Cathy Self-Morgan
Biography
A 31-year coaching veteran, Self-Morgan just completed her 10th season at Duncanville, finishing 33-4, leading the Pantherettes to the regional final and finishing the season ranked No. 18 statewide in 5A.
Her 2003 team won the 5A state title, the fourth of her career, and she owns a career record of 844-191. Prior to her stint at Duncanville, Self-Morgan coached a powerhouse at Austin Westlake High School, leading the Chaparrals to three state championships – the 4A title in 1993 and back-to-back 5A crowns in 1995 and 1996. Her teams have made 22 state playoff appearances and none of her teams have finished with a losing record.
A four-time Texas Coach of the Year, she was honored 10 times as Central Texas Coach of the Year between 1980 and 1996. Self-Morgan has coached in five Texas All-Star Games, was a floor coach for the USA Junior Olympic Trials in 2000 and twice has coached the West team in the McDonald’s All-American Game in 2004 and again this year.
Self-Morgan was a two-time Most Valuable Player at the University of Texas and was the school’s Scholar-Athlete award recipient as a senior in 1977.
Self-Morgan continued to lead Duncanville until she resigned in 2019. She led her teams to eight overall Texas State Championships. She finished with a career record of record of 1,170-287.
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