The Millard West basketball program strives to achieve the following goals:

1. To establish an environment where the student athletes can enjoy the game of basketball.  (Fun)
2. To encourage the moral development of the student athletes through honesty, integrity, and a learned respect for each other, their opponents, and all authority figures.  (Moral Development)
3. To teach the game of basketball in a positive, encouraging manner.  (Positive)
4. To create and maintain a team understanding for the players in the program.  (Team)
5. To maximize the potential of each team through a commitment to excellence, sacrifice, and striving for goals.  (Hard Work)