Kathy Masterson is the Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health at East Hampton. We asked Kathy about her career, Section XI, and the impact she makes every day in her role.

The best part about your job?

KM: The best part of my job is watching our kids do the things they love. I love watching them learn from the victories and defeats and the lessons they take away from each season.

What is your biggest challenge every day?

KM: The biggest challenge of each day is the unexpected. My assistants know that no matter what I am doing, if one of my kids needs me, everything else takes a back seat to them.

How important is building a winning culture in local school communities?

KM: A winning culture is influential, but if you show your student-athletes that you love and value what they do and believe in them, the winning culture comes from that.

What advice do you try to give to student-athletes at this point in their lives?

KM: Believe in yourself and never give up. Dream big and work hard, and you can achieve everything you dreamed of and more.

Why is Section XI a special place to live, work, and have athletics?

KM: Section XI is family. We fight for our kids and work together to make sure our student-athletes have the best experience they can as high school athletes. I am so blessed to be part of such a fantastic organization that works together for our student-athletes.

Tell us one interesting thing few people know about your life or career.

KM: This is an interesting question because you get what you see.   I have been told that I come across as a tough guy, but in all actuality, I am a big teddy bear. I am very emotional and can be seen crying when my kids accomplish something they have worked so hard for. But don’t mess with my kids, or you will get Mama Bear.