Eagle’s Eye: What has been your previous experience playing basketball?

Erica Routt: Well I played middle school, high school, college, and played in the league. So I almost played at every level. I played at University of Texas, I played pre-season with the (WNBA) Utah Stars, a year (professionally) in Turkey and in Israel.

EE: Have you coached anywhere besides Akins High School? If so, where?

ER: I coached at Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas and that was also the high school that I went too and coached two years. (I also coached) at Reagan High School and also coached summer league teams.

EE: What are you looking forward to this season as the girls varsity head basketball coach?

ER: I’m looking forward to seeing the girls compete and you know just to see how they’re going to develop throughout the season

EE: It is unique that your daughter is one of the players on the team. Is it challenging to coach your own daughter? If so, in what ways?

ER: It’s unique to coach your own kid but she’s a part of the team so everybody is treated the same way but in that aspect it’s fun and challenging. Also be where a bit harder on her than other players on the team.

EE: What challenges do you have to overcome as becoming a new head coach?

ER: The challenges are getting the players accustomed to buy in. As a new coach it’s also good because it’s a whole new slate to get better relationships it can be hard because most of these players had the same coach for about 3 years so it’s something to look forward too.

EE: What’s something about yourself that you want fans of Akins basketball to know about you?

ER: Want them to know that basketball is really my passion and I love it and if you’re looking at it, it’s opened so many doors and opportunities. Sports and them doing well in the future for stability.