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. Subscribe to Making the Team for real conversations with players and coaches about growth, mindset, and the journey of basketball.Be sure to check follow the Skyridge Falcons Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/skyridgebball/Please consider following us on social:https://www.youtube.com/@MakingTheTeamPodcast?sub_confirmation=1https://www.instagram.com/making_the_team/https://www.tiktok.com/@making.the.teamChapters:0:00 Intro0:10 Zach's love for basketball 0:46 What Pressure feels like1:34 Zach's Attention to Defense2:11 Scouting other teams3:42 Varsity Realities4:45 Workout Routine5:53 Toughness Mindset7:15 Teammates8:05 What it Takes to Win8:56 Conditioning9:59 Playing for Coach Gardner11:53 Coachisms12:20 Game Day Traditions14:07 Life Outside Basketball15:07 Questions from the Internet16:53 Advice to Freshman Self#basketball #ZachGagon #skyridge