Mark West

Founder of Basketball Destiny Camps

Highlights

With over 39 years of progressive experience in basketball, Mark West has demonstrated success in team leadership and classroom-based teaching. He has a proven track record with developing and implementing successful recruitment scouting strategies to attract and retain highly skilled athletes.

His expertise lies in coaching, scouting, recruiting, player development, mentorship, film breakdown, operation management, performance improvement, game readiness, team building, and multitasking.

Mark has worked with professionals from the NBA and overseas, collegiate, and high school athletes. His career highlights include receiving a basketball scholarship under Coach Andy Russo and Ken Smith at the University of Washington, playing basketball in pre-amateur/college in Australia under Coach Andy Russo, and serving as a counselor coach at Self Enhancement Inc., where he taught teenagers to pass S.A.T. exams for college studies and prepped them for basketball college scholarships. His games can be viewed on YouTube, showcasing his time playing basketball at Grant High School and the University of Washington. Mark West is a flexible hard worker, ready to learn and contribute to team success.

UW@CSUF 1986

Grant Generals Over Wilson Trojans In EPIC 5-Overtime Thriller From 1986

(1-3-1989) #1 Duke Blue Devils at Washington Huskies

Youth Projects

Our youth projects aim to provide opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and community engagement. Through basketball training, leadership workshops, and community service initiatives, we empower our participants to make a positive impact in their communities.

Skills Development

a group of young men sitting next to each other on a basketball court

a group of young men standing on top of a basketball court

Leadership Workshops

Our leadership workshops focus on developing essential leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making. We believe that strong leadership qualities are crucial for success both on and off the basketball court.

Community Engagement

Community service is an integral part of our program. Through various initiatives, we encourage our participants to give back to their communities and make a positive difference in the lives of others.