The Westlake Hoops Leadership Academy gives Westlake High School freshman, JV, and varsity boys' and girls' basketball players and other athletes the opportunity to mentor younger athletes, support the community, and grow as leaders.
Younger athletes look up to the players who have already reached the level they hope to achieve.
The Westlake Hoops Leadership Academy connects members of the Westlake High School freshman, JV, and varsity boys' and girls' basketball teams with younger Westlake Hoops athletes.
Academy members work alongside adult coaches, share what they have learned, and help younger players develop their skills, confidence, work ethic, and love for basketball.
The Academy is open to Westlake High School basketball players and athletes of the same age, from freshman through senior year. Boys and girls are welcome.
• Mentor younger athletes.
• Develop leadership and communication skills.
• Learn more about coaching.
• Support the Westlake community.
• Become positive role models for future Westlake basketball players.
• Share the lessons they have learned through athletics and academics.
The Academy is designed to complement — not compete with — Westlake High School basketball, academic, and family responsibilities.
Recommended commitment: at least two clinic shifts per month.
Adult coaches lead. Adult Westlake Hoops coaches remain responsible for supervision, safety, discipline, coaching decisions, and parent communication.
Academy members may support free clinics, scholarship activities, equipment drives, basketball outreach programs, and other approved community initiatives.
Academy members may help share positive stories about Westlake Hoops athletes, teams, coaches, and community impact. All content must be reviewed and approved by Westlake Hoops before publication. Required parent or guardian consent must be obtained before publishing images or identifying minors.
Academy members may close selected clinics with a short, age-appropriate talk for younger athletes. A few minutes of honest perspective from an older player can stay with a young athlete for years.
Submit a short application with your team level, interests, and availability.
Westlake Hoops will coordinate assignments around the student's school basketball, academic, and family responsibilities.
Students receive a clinic, youth team, community-support, or social media assignment.
Students who fulfill their school-year commitment receive participation documentation and year-end recognition.
We customize the community support to fit the kid and the program. Students can choose a commitment length that works for them.
Whether you play freshman, JV, or varsity basketball, you have experiences and lessons that can positively influence a younger athlete.
Hands-on leadership experience
Coaching and communication skills
Experience mentoring younger athletes
Opportunities to support the community
A deeper understanding of leadership and teamwork
Documented participation for eligible service activities
A completion certificate and year-end recognition
Positive experiences for future applications and résumés
It takes about two minutes from your phone. No résumé, essay, or file upload required.
Westlake Hoops will document approved participation and eligible service activities. Students and families are responsible for confirming whether hours will be accepted by their school or sponsoring organization.
Academy members must always be supervised by an approved adult. They may not independently supervise children, transport younger athletes, administer medical care, or communicate privately with younger athletes outside approved channels.
Join Westlake High School basketball players from the freshman, JV, and varsity boys' and girls' teams in helping younger athletes grow.