Episode 3: Building a Culture Through Sports – Inside ASCTE with President Matt Massey & CFO Andy Smith

09/04/2025 15 min

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In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Matt Massey, President of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, and Mr. Andy Smith, the school’s CFO and COO, to talk about a different side of their leadership: athletics. From coaching multiple sports to helping build entire programs from scratch, Massey and Smith offer a unique look at how extracurriculars play a vital role in ASCTE’s mission.We dive into the school’s early decisions around launching sports programs, how athletics support student wellness and school branding, and what it means to be a boarding school without a traditional home field—until now. They also give us a behind-the-scenes look at new campus developments like a turf soccer field and the upcoming Sentinel Center. Whether it’s tennis, swimming, robotics, or drama, this conversation highlights the culture of excellence and community that’s being cultivated on and off the field at ASCTE.Follow The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering’s official accounts:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCTEAlabama/On Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ASCTEAlabama/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASCTEAlabama/

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