 Justin Holweger has been totally dedicated to the school not only through his significant athletic prowess but his coaching and teaching athletes for many years since.
Many believe Justin set the standard for point guards at Fenwick. He was a great ball handler, driver, and an intelligent floor leader. He received three varsity letters in basketball.
If the number of assists had been kept during Justin's career, it is very likely he would have averaged a double-double in scoring and assists. He was the floor leader in victories over three different state ranked teams during his playing career.
Justin led the Falcons to a share of the Southwest Ohio Conference Title. He led the team to a record 13-5 which was the best record for Coach Rossi at that time and still ranks as 11th best season in school history. Unfortunately, his senior season was cut short because of an injury. Justin, who had a habit for coming up with a steal or an assist or scoring a basket at crucial times in the game, was named to Southwest Ohio Conference First Team. In those days only five players were voted to the First Team. More importantly, he was named Honorable Mention All Ohio in the days when there were only two classificiations in the state.
After graduation, Justin gave of himself to assist the basketball program in an assistant coaching capacity. With his help, the team won three Mid-Miami League championships and as head coach for the freshman team his players won a Mid-Miami League title. Justin also gave of himself to the elementary school and coached the eighth grade team at John XXIII. His team defeated a team led by Chris Carter, legendary basketball and football player. That team was the only non-public school team to win a tournament at the time.
Justin's contributions as an outstanding player and valuable asset to Coach Rossi, as great as they were, may be overshadowed by his ability to motivate players to achieve and to believe in themselves. He demonstrated sincere love and caring for each team member which will benefit them not only as athletes but as human beings. |
