In this inspiring interview, Erik Soderborg sits down with Coach Patrick Amico, the head coach of the Pine View High School Boys Basketball Team. Known for his leadership both on and off the court, Coach Amico shares how he's working to give his players more than just a basketball season — he’s giving them a high school experience they’ll never forget.

🏀 Topics covered include:

• How Coach Amico builds strong relationships with his players

• His coaching philosophy and why character matters as much as wins

• What it takes to lead a high school basketball program in today’s world

• Why giving kids a great high school experience is his #1 goal

• Behind-the-scenes stories from the Pine View basketball program

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:30 Successes of Last Season

4:00 What Coach is Learning

5:17 UVU Story

7:29 What Players Impress You

8:36 What Players Should Do Outside Practice

10:14 For Parents11:13 Coaching Staff

13:21 Accountability vs Relationships

14:47 Player Roles

15:55 Tryouts

17:06 Conditioning

17:44 Coaching Style

19:31 St. George Basketball Culture

21:19 Creativity vs Structure

22:48 Coaching in the Social Media Era

24:26 Mental Support for Players

25:53 Pre-High School Youth Programs

27:38 Referee Relationships

29:35 Assistant to Head Coach Shift

31:56 Life Outside Basketball

34:19 Balancing Everyone's Opinions

35:50 Fundraising

37:34 Helping Players Get To The Next Level

41:14 Go Where You Will Play

42:22 Coach's Legacy

43:39 Message For Pine View Parents

45:14 Hardest Part of Coaching

46:33 Best Part of Coaching

47:33 Advice to Seniors

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Coach Jon Judkins share what he and his staff at Utah Tech look for when recruiting high school players to make their D1 Basketball team.

Coach Judkins is headed into his 21st season as the head coach of the Utah Tech Trailblazers Mens Basketball Team and is a Six-time Pacific West Conference Coach of the Year winner.

Coach Judkins (622 career wins and counting) became the first men’s coach in Utah collegiate basketball history to reach the 500-win mark back on January 28, 2017.

He then became the all-time winningest college coach in Utah history with career win No. 583 in 2021.

Prior to his arrival at Utah Tech, Jon was the head coach at Snow College for 13 seasons. In 2014, Judkins was inducted into the Snow College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Judkins played for one season at Dixie State (junior college) in the 1983-84 season before transferring to Utah State, where he became the first Aggie to post a triple-double. During the 1987-88 season, he helped lead the Aggies to the PCAA title and an NCAA Tournament bid.

🎙 Whether you’re a coach, player, or just love the game — this conversation is full of wisdom, stories, and Utah basketball history.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:40 Biggest Accomplishment

2:36 Division 1 Adjustments

4:07 Recruitment Process

5:04 How to Get Seen

7:45 Role of High School Coach in Recruiting

9:23 Role of Parents

11:41 The 4 P's

13:51 Jumps from HS to JUCO to D1

14:36 Coaching Philosophy

16:30 Impact of NIL and Transfer Portal

19:44 Conditioning for Players

25:04 Weightlifting

26:10 Multi-Sport Athletes

29:07 Jon's Playing Experience

31:02 Early Coaching Career

37:50 Working on Skill vs Games

38:57 Stomping Foot

40:40 Advice to High School Seniors

46:01 What Does it Take to Win

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Chris Jones has been coaching for decades, with most of his time at the college level with the University of Utah, Utah State, and Westminster.

He also coached professionally in England and now coaches the Highland Rams high school team in Salt Lake City.

Highland made it to the state championship this last season and Coach Jones shares his experience and knowledge about the game of basketball, coaching, and the lessons that come from this beautiful game.

Coach Jones shares the hard truths and proud victories from a decades-long career that’s impacted generations of athletes.

🎙 Whether you’re a coach, player, or just love the game — this conversation is full of wisdom, stories, and Utah basketball history.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:52 Passion to Teach

2:34 Accountability vs Relationships

6:48 Playing the "Right Way"

10:20 Coaching College vs High School

15:51 College Recruiting Process

17:00 Getting on Recruiters' Radar

20:22 Realities of Playing in College

24:15 Highlights of Last Season

30:15 Winning Mentality

33:43 Tell The Truth

40:50 What is Coach Learning Now

46:35 Moving to Coach High School

51:29 Excitement for This Year

54:45 Close Games or Blow Outs

56:43 Coaching Influences

59:27 Rick Majerus Story

1:05:56 Rylan Jones Story

1:20:57 How to Play More

1:22:51 Time Machine Advice

1:23:49 Highland Program Legacy

1:27:23 Thanks all around

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