Damon West tackles tough topics in new book

[cousin oliver]

A local motivational speaker is continuing his national success with a new book discussing difficult issues faced by coaches and athletes in today's society. 

Damon West tackles tough topics in his new book "The Locker Room," which focuses on the power of communication to heal hurt and build a unified team in any situation. West partnered with player development coach and fellow motivational speaker, Stephen Mackey, to write the book. 
 

A Port Arthur native who starred as a quarterback at Thomas Jefferson High School and North Texas University, West's life then took a tough turn after a career-ending injury. He turned to drugs and alcohol, and spent seven years in prison for a spree of burglaries in the Dallas area. 

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[edcollopy]

I read his first book and thought it was fantastic.  Excellent and very quick read. Every teenager should read it at the very least as a warning.