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

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