Meet JCC Youth Sports
Recreation Supervisor Justin Morrow

One might think that at 6 foot-plus tall, Youth Sports Recreation Supervisor Justin Morrow might be a little intimidating to children. However, with his easygoing personality, his fun recreational activities for kids, and his stickers for a job well done, Justin is adored by all of his pint-sized charges. Here's a bit more about Justin that you may not already know:

• JCC Member Since:
  I was a member for years when I was a teenager. I joined most recently in April 2008, when I started working here.
• What I Do for a Living:
  As Youth Sports Recreation Supervisor, my job consists of running everyday preschool gym classes and Mighty Mite programs. I also handle afterschool sports for youth. Last summer, I served as assistant director for Hoover Summer Camp, and that was tons of fun.
• Family:
  My wife, Ashley, and daughter, Mackenzie, age 3 1/2. She is a student in the JCC East preschool.
• Pets:
  We have one cat named Roo, but we're also planning on getting a dog - either a Labrador Retriever or a Boxer.
• High School:
  Bexley High School
• College:
  I received my bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, with a minor in Coaching and Leadership, at Otterbein College in Westerville. I played basketball for the Otterbein Cardinals for two years. Currently, I am working on getting my personal training certification, and would like to get certified in massage therapy sometime in the future.
• Hobbies:
  I like to play basketball and go to sporting events, such as Blue Jackets hockey, Cincinnati Reds baseball, Cincinnati Bengals and Michigan football games.
• What I find most relaxing:
  I find sitting in complete silence most relaxing.
• Favorite book:
  I currently am reading the Andre Agassi book, Open. I also enjoy reading Sports Illustrated or the newspaper.
• Favorite movie:
  I have lots of favorite movies, but anything with Al Paccino or Robert Deniro, and of course, Denzel Washington, will do just fine.
• Fact few people know about me:
  During my freshman year in college, I attended the most northeastern school in the United States - the University of Maine in Machais, Maine.
• Favorite place to vacation:
  Vacation? What vacation? Just kidding! My favorite place to vacation is any place warm or away from the city for a few days.
• My personal motto is:
  My personal motto is to take it one day at a time. I cannot change what will happen tomorrow. G-d will give me all I can handle in one day.
• Favorite JCC event:
  My favorite JCC event is probably the end of year picnic at the Preschool. It is good to be around all the families, and Taryn Terwilliger and Nikki Henry do a great job putting on the event.
• What I like best about the JCC:
  I like the friendly people the best about the JCC.
• What I tell my friends about the JCC:
  My friends usually inquire about the basketball leagues and tournaments that we run. I also tell my friends that the J is convenient and the membership is not very expensive.

Now that you know a little bit more about Justin, stop by the JCC gymnasium and say, "Hi!"