Heath West named ‘Champion of the Community’
West has been coaching various youth sports programs for many years
–The City of Atascadero announced that the California Park and Recreation Society’s District 8 selected local resident Heath West the “Champion of the Community” for 2015.
West has been coaching for many years, volunteering his services for Atascadero Youth sports programs including football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Throughout the years he has built up quite a following of Atascadero youth he has coached on one team or another.
West started as a volunteer coach for the Atascadero Youth Basketball League, but had a strong desire to do more to help the program succeed. Over the years he has volunteered numerous hours and has become a “right-hand man” for the League. Last fall, West helped create a new youth drop-in evening basketball program to help get players ready for the winter league. He has stepped-in to coach multiple teams each season and always gives 100-percent to each and every team. West also volunteers his time to score-keep and officiate whenever needed, without hesitation.
West is actively involved with the annual Atascadero Police Department vs. Special Olympics Basketball game. Each year he volunteers as an official.
Along with his involvement in many youth sports throughout the City of Atascadero, West is a member of the military and has served many years overseas; he continues to work out of Camp San Luis Obispo.
