Making the Team

What does it take to succeed as a high school basketball player?In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Luke West, standout guard from Bingham Miners, to talk about his basketball journey and what it takes to compete at a high level.

Luke shares insights into the work behind the scenes — the training, mindset, discipline, and sacrifices required to succeed in competitive high school basketball.

If you’re a basketball player, coach, or parent of a young athlete, this interview provides valuable insight into how players develop and what separates good players from great ones.

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Time Codes:

0:00 Intro

0:37 Luke's Amazing Playoff Run

4:10 All Time Scoring Record

6:03 Signature Move

7:49 Scorer's Mentality

9:24 Scoring at all 3 levels

10:27 Workout Schedule

11:48 Scouting Reports

12:34 Defense and Transition

13:20 Getting in Shape

15:06 Recruitment Process

17:50 Game Day

20:15 Playing for Coach Straatman

21:47 Questions from the Internet

27:48 Final Advice

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What does it take to become a great high school basketball player?

In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Crew Fotheringham, standout player from Lone Peak Knights, to talk about his basketball journey, development, and what it takes to compete at a high level.

Crew shares insights into the work behind the scenes — the training, mindset, discipline, and sacrifices required to succeed in one of the most competitive high school basketball programs in Utah.

If you're a basketball player, coach, or parent of a young athlete, this conversation offers valuable insight into how great players develop and what separates good players from elite competitors.

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Time Codes:

0:00 Intro

0:22 Love of Basketball

0:52 Work Routine

2:43 Crew's Strengths

3:20 Favorite Moments This Season

3:51 What it Takes to Win

4:21 Expectations

5:27 Battling Perfectionism

6:35 Bad Shot, Good Shot, Great Shot

7:58 Favorite Places to Play

9:03 Best Players Played With

10:13 Rivals

10:53 Role of Family

13:12 GOAT

13:40 Favorite Basketball Gear

14:08 Game Day Traditions

15:20 Coach Ingle

16:01 Advice to Self

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🏀 Go inside Lone Peak High School Basketball with Head Coach Izzy Ingle as he shares his coaching philosophy, team-building strategies, and what it takes to develop championship-level players.

In this interview, Coach Ingle breaks down his approach to creating winning basketball programs, developing player talent, and building the team culture that makes Lone Peak Basketball one of the premier high school programs.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction: Meet Coach Izzy Ingle

0:16 - Winn Leprechaun

0:43 - Suit Coat Relationship

2:40 - Building a Program at a New School

4:33 - Balancing Opinions

6:18 - Core Principles

7:31 - What Makes Great Players?

9:19 - Balancing Accountability and Friendship

10:50 - Offensive Philosophy

13:30 - Defining Good Shots vs Bad Shots

14:26 - Tryouts

17:20 - Building a Winning Team

19:10 - Skill Work vs Team Concepts

20:31 - Coachisms

21:18 - Deciding on Plays

22:36 - Relationship with Officials

24:16 - Technical Philosophies

25:42 - Building Trust Quickly

27:26 - Proud of Players This Year

29:10 - Separating Record from Self Worth

30:55 - Advice to New Coaches

32:21 - Picking a Staff of Assistants

34:04 - Coaching Tree

36:26 - Life Outside Basketball

37:43 - Building the Youth Program

39:35 - Quick, Light Questions

42:21 - Expectations for Youth and Parents

44:07 - Most Excited for This Team

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Coach Ingle's approach to building championship teams

✅ How to develop individual players within a team system

✅ Strategies for creating strong team culture

✅ Leadership principles that translate beyond basketball

✅ What it takes to compete at the highest high school level

✅ How Lone Peak Basketball prepares athletes for the next level

✅ Coaching insights applicable to any competitive program

👨‍🏫 ABOUT COACH IZZY INGLE:

In his first year as Head Coach of Lone Peak High School Basketball, Coach Ingle has built a reputation for developing talent, fostering team-first mentality, and creating a winning culture. His approach emphasizes character development, work ethic, and basketball IQ alongside skill development.

📊 WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR:

✓ Lone Peak High School Basketball fans and supporters

✓ High school basketball players looking to improve

✓ Aspiring basketball coaches at any level

✓ Parents of student-athletes

✓ Basketball enthusiasts interested in program development

✓ Athletes wanting to learn about team culture and leadership

✓ Coaches seeking new strategies and perspectives

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💬 QUESTIONS FOR YOU:What's the most important quality in a great basketball coach? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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🏀 CONNECT WITH LONE PEAK BASKETBALL:

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What does it actually take to train and develop great basketball players?

In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with legendary performance coach Bob Medina to talk about the science and philosophy behind training basketball players — especially at the high school level.

Coach Medina shares decades of experience developing athletes and explains what most players, parents, and even coaches misunderstand about basketball training. From strength and conditioning to skill development, mindset, and long-term athlete growth, this conversation dives into the real process behind building elite players.If you're a high school basketball player, a parent supporting a young athlete, or a coach trying to develop your program, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of how great players are built.

In this conversation we discuss:

• The right way to train high school basketball players

• Common mistakes in youth and high school basketball development• Strength training vs skill development• How to build athleticism for basketball

• The role of mindset and discipline in player development

• What separates good players from great ones

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Time Codes:

0:00 Teaser

0:34 Intro

1:02 Biggest Training Myth

3:04 What Age to Start Strength Training

8:02 Training for Different Body Types

13:31 Loyalties Switching Programs

15:18 Differences Between Athletes

16:58 Where to Start Without Experience

22:37 The Diet Side

25:42 Rest Requirements

27:22 Stretching

32:52 Bob's Conditioning Test

43:27 Coming off the Bench Ready

46:10 Am I Over-conditioning?

54:24 Importance of Sleep

1:00:13 Fighting for Scholarships

1:09:12 Injury Prevention

1:14:15 Questions from the Internet

1:21:56 Realities of NBA Schedules

1:31:04 What A Strength Training Coach Cost?

1:37:03 Real Coaching

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We sit down with Zach Gagon - senior guard for the Skyridge Falcons, and we talk about the varsity basketball experience.

Zach is a tough, tenacious defender and senior leader. He shares his perspective on the preparation for guarding some of the best players in the state and his reflections on his career.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:10 Zach's love for basketball

0:46 What Pressure feels like

1:34 Zach's Attention to Defense

2:11 Scouting other teams

3:42 Varsity Realities

4:45 Workout Routine

5:53 Toughness Mindset

7:15 Teammates

8:05 What it Takes to Win

8:56 Conditioning

9:59 Playing for Coach Gardner

11:53 Coachisms

12:20 Game Day Traditions

14:07 Life Outside Basketball

15:07 Questions from the Internet

16:53 Advice to Freshman Self

#basketball #ZachGagon #skyridge

In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Joel Gardner, senior point guard for Skyridge Falcons, to talk about the real experience of being a high school varsity basketball player.

Joel shares what people don’t always see—early mornings, pressure to perform, balancing school with basketball, leadership expectations, and the mental grind that comes with playing at a high level. We dive into what it’s like running the offense as a senior point guard, earning trust from coaches and teammates, and navigating the ups and downs of a competitive high school basketball season.

This conversation is a must-watch for high school basketball players, parents, and coaches who want an honest look at varsity basketball beyond highlights and box scores. Whether you’re trying to make the team, earn minutes, or understand the demands of high school hoops, this episode delivers real perspective from someone living it.

Topics Covered:

• Life as a varsity high school basketball player

• Leadership as a senior point guard

• Handling pressure, expectations, and adversity

• Balancing academics, training, and competition

• What it really takes to compete at a high level

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:16 Joel's love for basketball

0:40 Behind the Scenes of Varsity basketball

2:50 Father/Son and Coach/Player Relationship

4:35 Preparing for Games

5:28 Joel's Tenacity

6:21 What it takes to win

6:52 What Pressure feels like

7:35 Favorite Play

8:26 Bantam vs AAU ball

9:16 Holding team accountable

9:54 Coachisms

10:35 Game Day Traditions

11:30 Conditioning

12:52 Favorite Basketball Shoe

13:30 Life Outside Basketball

14:35 Ideal Future

15:09 Questions from Instagram

19:26 Play calls vs free play

20:22 Senior Realizations

#basketball #joelgardner #skyridge

Jeff Gardner is the head coach of the Skyridge Falcons in Lehi, Utah. He won 2 state championships as a player and has been to the state championship game multiple times as a coach. His teams are known for their aggressive, fast-paced play and disciplined approach. He shares his thoughts on building teams, preparing the youth, and fun coaching stories including the real story behind the 2013 Brighton vs Lone Peak "stall" game.

Coach Gardner is extremely well-respected in the basketball community, and we are fortunate to visit with him.

🎙 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

0:30 Coach's Love for Basketball

2:32 Balance of Structure and Freedom

5:03 Coaching Unselfishness

6:36 Getting Players to Play Hard

8:40 Structuring Practice

10:46 Scouting Opponents

15:46 What it Takes to Win

18:04 2013 Brighton vs Lone Peak Stall Game

24:26 Coachisms

26:42 Bringing up the Youth

29:14 Preparing for Skyridge Tryouts

30:41 Multi-Sport Athletes

32:48 Conditioning Players

35:04 Advice for Parents

40:15 Father/Son - Coach/Player Relationship

43:33 Game Day Traditions

44:28 Questions from the Internet

44:38 Fastest Technical

45:00 Advice to Coaches

48:23 Biggest Trash Talker

48:36 1v1 Tournament

49:26 Technicals in Career

50:10 Relationship with Officials

51:13 Best Players he's Coached

53:01 Coach's GOAT

53:19 Back In Time Approach to High School Basketball

#basketball #jeffgardner #skyridge

What does it take to make a Junior College basketball team? In this episode of Making the Team, I sit down with Coach Andrew May, head coach of the powerhouse Snow College Men’s Basketball program. After finishing last season as the #1 ranked JUCO team in the nation and currently sitting at #4, Coach May shares exactly what it takes to succeed at the JUCO level — on and off the court.

🏀 Topics we cover include:

How to stand out and make a JUCO roster

The differences between JUCO and 4-year programs

The raw reality of junior college basketball

Building a winning culture at Snow College

Advice for high school players, parents, and coaches

Whether you're a student-athlete, a parent, or a coach, this conversation offers a rare look into the mindset, structure, and recruiting expectations at the JUCO level — from one of the best in the country.

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

0:00 Intro

0:38 Reality of JUCO Ball

5:17 Importance of Academics

7:31 Winning and Recruiting

11:40 Player Development

14:50 Structuring Effective Practices

20:02 Recruiting: Players Who Stand Out

28:47 Physical Conditioning Expectations

30:44 Recruiting: Snow's Appeal to Players

36:00 Recruiting Process

40:10 Persuasion vs Manipulation

42:08 Player Roles

45:00 Parent Roles in College

46:21 A Player's Daily Schedule

50:41 Game Day & Travel

53:52 Crazy Manager Stories

56:40 Jimmermania

59:22 Living up to Expectations

1:03:28 After a Win/After a Loss

1:06:35 Process over Outcome

1:08:04 Best Part of Coaching

1:09:33 Hardest Part of Coaching

1:13:50 A Coach's Control Mid Game

1:16:30 Passions Outside Basketball

1:17:51 Instagram Question

1:21:14 Gift of Communication

1:22:36 Electrifying Moments

1:26:31 GOAT & Mt. Rushmore

1:26:51 Advice for High School Senior

In this episode of Making the Team, Erik Soderborg sits down with Connor Patten, head basketball coach at Tintic High School, a small-town program in Eureka, Utah.

Tintic is a 1A school - the smallest classification of high schools in the state. Coach Patten opens up about what it’s really like to lead a basketball team in a community where every player matters, every season is personal, and resources are limited — but passion runs deep.

🎙 Topics include:

Coaching challenges at a small high school

How to build a strong team culture with a small roster

Balancing mentorship, leadership, and development

The emotional highs and lows of rural coaching

Why small schools still matter in the world of high school sports

If you’re a coach, player, or sports fan who believes in the power of heart over hype, this conversation will inspire and motivate you.

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

0:00 Intro Teaser

0:20 1A Realities

2:38 What Tryouts Are Like

3:59 Player Development

5:47 Youth Development Pre High School

8:30 Hopes and Dreams of 1A Players

11:01 Picking a Staff

14:15 Travel & Rivalries in 1A

16:43 Swag and Fundraising

18:43 Rural Economic Drivers

22:44 Building a Culture of Winning Now

26:25 Scouting Other Teams

30:23 Connor's Coaching Journey

37:18 Coaches and their Spouses

38:43 This Upcoming Year

43:20 Coaching Hard is Caring

45:33 Entertainment in a Small Town

48:36 School Boundaries

49:35 Multi-Sport Athletes

52:12 Connor Outside Basketball

53:08 Message For Players and Parents

58:08 No Quit Mentality

#basketball #podcast #basketballpodcast #makingtheteam #smalltownsports

In this episode of Making the Team, Erik Soderborg sits down with Parker Van Dyke, former University of Utah basketball standout and current professional player, to break down his incredible journey through the game.

From AAU tournaments and Utah high school hoops, to playing for the Utah Utes in the Pac-12, and now taking his game to the professional level, Parker shares the highlights, the grind, and the moments that made it all worth it.

🎯 Topics covered:

Growing up in the Utah basketball scene

Dominating High School Basketball

Playing for the U of U and hitting clutch shots

The transition to professional basketball

Lessons learned from AAU to college to the pros

Advice for young players trying to make the team

If you’re a basketball fan, athlete, or someone chasing your dream — this episode is full of real talk, insights, and inspiration.

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

0:00 Intro Teaser

0:37 First Meeting Parker Story

1:45 The Importance of Intense Practice

3:44 When Basketball Became Life

6:07 Multi-Sport Athletes

8:12 Getting Over Perfectionism

11:02 AAU Successes

17:27 Parker's Shot Form

20:45 High School Moments

26:42 Daily Routine in High School

29:07 Effective Training

32:46 College Recruiting Experience

35:31 Advice to College Recruits

37:01 Why The University of Utah

39:58 High School Regrets

41:51 2 Years Off Basketball - Mission

43:45 Coach's Quote - Embrace Your Role

48:08 Taking the Weight Room to Another Level

52:06 College Daily Routine

53:52 College Conditioning

56:30 Importance of Diet

58:14 College Game Experience

1:00:01 Toughest Player Parker Played Against

1:01:38 Chad Chadrickson

1:02:56 The Dunk

1:05:23 UCLA Game Winner

1:11:04 Toughest Atmosphere to Play

1:12:34 What Parker Would Change About College

1:15:05 Professional Basketball: Overseas

1:22:29 European Basketball Money

1:24:55 G League: Austin Spurs

1:27:11 Game Day Traditions

1:29:54 Picking Number 5

1:31:48 Most Influential Basketball Movie

1:32:30 Favorite Shoe

1:32:55 85 Point Game

1:36:09 Parker on Winning

1:40:00 Blind Ranking/Guessing Basketballs

1:48:18 Life Outside Basketball

1:49:58 Favorite Pokemon

1:51:15 Staying Grounded

1:52:58 Parker's Future Hopes

1:54:00 Where to Play in the Offseason

1:56:13 Was It Worth It?

#basketball #podcast #basketballpodcast #makingtheteam #parkervandyke