Get to know the dedicated coaches behind the CAPITAL CITY CYCLONES. We come from all walks of life and are united in our passion to coach and develop young talent! Read more about our individual professional coaches below.

Coach Malik S. Deen

Head Coach

President and Founder of the Cyclones, Coach Malik is a graduate of Sullivan University and is currently employed with Kentucky State Government. He brings passion, knowledge and expertise to his role as head coach and has over 20 years of coaching experience with boys and girls spanning various age groups. Coach Malik is also a Certified Interscholastic Coach through the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Coach Christina Perkins

Assistant Coach

The Capital City Cyclones would like to welcome the newest member of the Cyclones family, Coach Christina Perkins.

Coach Perkins is a graduate of Owen County High School and later Northern Kentucky University. She works as a Community Health Strategist at Three Rivers District Health Department in Owenton, KY. She is in her 4th year coaching girls basketball at Owen County High School along with her husband Jared Perkins.

Coach Alexis True

Assistant Coach

An upcoming graduate of Lincoln Trail College and former Cyclones player, Coach Alexis will be providing a wealth of experience in her role as Assistant Coach. She has been a valued member of the Cyclones family since her days of starting point guard for the girls 17 U team.