Page 3 - WF Program Outline

TRADITION

WHO ARE WE?

THE FOUNDATION

Philosophy and Goals

The philosophy that drives the Westfield Mustangs basketball program is clear-cut and
defined. It is based upon the holistic development of the student-athlete. Our student-athletes

will be groomed within a disciplined, constructive, and ethically responsible environment. Both
team and individual goals will be modified according to our strengths and weaknesses that

are identified each off-season; Nevertheless, our lead-goal is that the young gentlemen who
enter our athletic program will leave as young men, prepared and dedicated to serving their

communities with integrity, dignity, and character. Everything that has anything to do with
Westfield Basketball must have one focus.

Mission

Provide our student-athletes with the life-skills and mental resilience necessary to become
productive MEN, FATHERS, SONS, BROTHERS, and LEADERS in our community.

Tools For Success

Each year we must recommit ourselves to 5 core initiatives that will reciprocate character building
and integrity within our basketball family.

1) CREATE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT

2) ACKNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION/PERFORMANCE; NOT POTENTIAL

3) TEACH RESPONSIBILITY

4) FOSTER TRUST/RESPECT

5) HAVE A PLAN

Focusing on these initiatives will streamline our focus and attention back to our student-athletes.
These tools also provide the foundation for our accountability system that will be established inside
the school building and the community.

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