Tom West
Ponte Vedra High School • USA Lacrosse
One of the winningest high school lacrosse coaches in the United States and a founding father of the sport in Florida.
Biography
Tom is one of the winningest high school lacrosse coaches in the United States. With a 405-78 record to-date, Tom has received virtually every coaching award offered by various sports organizations. His teams have been perennially ranked as a Top 25 team by Inside Lacrosse and his Ponte Vedra team won the state championship in 2019. Tom is acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of the sport in Florida and has been a recognized leader and representative of our state for decades.
Career Highlights
- Career record of 405-78
- 2019 Florida State Champions — Ponte Vedra
- Perennial Inside Lacrosse Top 25 program
Awards & Accomplishments
- 3x USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame Coach of the Year
- Man of the Year (2008)
- Assistant Coach of the Year (2004)
Contribution to Florida Lacrosse
Recognized as a founding father of Florida lacrosse, shaping high school programs and player pipelines across the state.