Consistent with the mission of the Ector County Independent School District, the ECISD Athletic Department is committed to providing a positive athletic experience for each athlete and coach that inspires and challenges them to reach their full potential. Through academic support, growth mindset, effective coaching, character development, and leadership opportunities we aim to provide a culture of success that equips and empowers students and coaches to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Would you all please join us in congratulating Coach Gayla Mcmurrian from Permian High School for being our March ECISD Athletic Department Coach Of The Month. Thank you, Coach Gayla Mcmurrian, for your exceptional dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. Going above and beyond, inspiring your kids and coaches to achieve greatness. We are grateful for your unwavering passion and the positive impact that you provide our ECISD student-athletes on and off the field.
2 Words Character Development Program
ECISD Athletic Department is proud to provide our student-athletes, coaches and parents with nationally impactful curriculium. 2Words is a video-based character development curriculum. It is designed for coaches and written for all high school athletes across all sports. In addition to the curriculum, creator Stephen Mackey is available to deliver speeches live to athletes and coaches, as well as for staff development events. As high school football coach Chip Baker says, “It is important to make a conscious effort to develop the character of our youth. 2Words curriculum is a perfect way to do that! Stephen Mackey is definitely doing his part to create the positive ripple effect in our world…and he does it well!”