By Matt Browning
Being a leader for the Douglass basketball program shouldn’t be confined to one specific area, says Justin West.
It should be everywhere.
“Leadership in my eyes is showing how to set an example for others in the weightroom to the classroom or on the field,” West said. “I fulfill this by showing up all the time and giving my best effort and encouraging everyone around me to strive to be the best they can be.”
West said he is grateful for the people who have influenced him along the way in his athletic journey.
“I thank Mr. Lawson (head basketball coach) as well as every other coach that has been in my corner for pushing me to be the best athlete and person I can be,” West said. “This means a lot to me to have amazing coaches pushing me all the way in life.”
By showing what it takes to be a good leader, West is setting a standard for the underclassmen in the athletic programs at Douglass.
“I want to show great leadership beyond sports throughout my life,” West said. “I think the underclassmen need someone to look up to and I think I show great skills for them to follow. I try to help teach the underclassmen in ways of school and in sports.”
