{"id":22224,"date":"2024-08-14T17:16:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T17:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/?p=22224"},"modified":"2024-08-14T17:16:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T17:16:05","slug":"dj-best-forging-champions-on-and-off-the-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/dj-best-forging-champions-on-and-off-the-court\/","title":{"rendered":"DJ Best: Forging Champions on and off the Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>S<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>NEAKERS SQUEAKING <\/em><\/strong>on polished hardwood, the rhythmic thump of a bouncing ball, and the crowd\u2019s thunderous roar make up the soundtrack of DJ Best\u2019s world. But for this passionate E. C. Glass High School basketball coach in Lynchburg, the true echoes resonating long after the final buzzer are the voices of young men whose lives he shapes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best\u2019s journey into coaching was a natural progression fueled by his lifelong passion for sports and a desire to give back to his community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI realized that it\u2019s a great way to continue to give back to those around you even if you don\u2019t have a lot because you are giving the one thing that most people ask for \u2014 time,\u201d he explained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connected to the school through his wife, Desha, an alumna, Best seized an opportunity to volunteer with the basketball program as head coach of the junior varsity (JV) team. He connected instantly with the head coach\u2019s philosophy and infectious enthusiasm. When coach Roy Roberson left the program, leading the team was a natural progression.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About the transition, Best said, \u201cThe following year, the JV team was moving up to varsity, so they already respected me. We were able to understand [there were] going to be some changes, and we weren\u2019t going to be the best, but we had to keep working. We had to believe in the system and how things work and trust that it will improve.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/08\/1-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/08\/1-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/08\/1-2-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/08\/1-2-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Balancing his coaching duties with a full-time job at L3Harris is a rewarding challenge. Best finds joy and fulfillment in mentoring young athletes while being supported by his family\u2019s enthusiasm for the program.\u00a0\u201cIf you are doing something you love, are you really \u2018working\u2019?\u201d he asked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He doesn\u2019t just focus on basketball Xs and Os. He aims to build an integrated system or environment that supports the overall development of his players, the way L3\u2019s integrated systems support seamless communication across complex networks. Best\u2019s approach to coaching is rooted in creating a family atmosphere where players feel valued and supported both on and off the court. Mandatory study halls, team meals, and bonding activities foster a sense of camaraderie and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of the best things I\u2019ve done is just a strong implementation of family,\u201d Best explained. \u201cWe have mandatory study hall four days a week and team meals before every game. We do bonding activities, we go hiking, we play things like bingo, and we have a lot of fun. My whole family is involved, and they all love their basketball brothers, sons, and so forth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This comprehensive approach extends beyond the court. Best opens his home to his players and remains a constant presence in their lives \u2014 even after graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI try my best to get to know every kid on the team outside of \u2018just a basketball player on the team,\u2019 but more so as a person,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/08\/2-3-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/08\/2-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/08\/2-3-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/08\/2-3-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a current record of 99-37, Best\u2019s ultimate goal is to win a state championship, a feat the team narrowly missed in 2023. 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