Cyprus High School head basketball coach Tre Smith sits down to talk about his 12-year journey rebuilding the Pirates basketball program from the ground up. A former Cyprus star and University of Utah basketball player, Coach Smith returned to West Valley to transform a program that had won just 2 games the season before he took over. In this interview, we dive into his coaching philosophy, how he builds confidence in young players, the culture shift that turned Cyprus into a competitive program, and what it takes to develop talent at the high school level. Coach Smith also shares stories about his players, what drives his approach to the game, and why coaching at his alma mater means everything to him. 🏀 Topics covered:00:00 Introduction00:13 Dress Standards01:03 Basketball Character2:50 Building a Program4:31 You Can Beat Anybody6:07 Turning Point in Career7:38 Mr Basketball - Q Meza9:37 New Cyprus/Old Cyprus10:32 Coaching Style12:26 Playing Influence on Coaching Style13:15 Offense/Defense Philosophies15:40 Coaching Staff Ideas19:00 Tryout Expectations20:30 Practices21:02 Details Matter23:56 Picking Captains25:06 Play Sets28:13 Scouting Opponents30:35 Coachisms31:19 "Try Hards"35:47 Youth Programs37:05 Keeping Players at Cyprus38:32 Parents41:29 Fundraising Efforts42:55 Spousal Support46:22 Relationship with Officials47:24 Game Day Traditions48:36 Rivalries49:38 Team Dress Rules51:08 Bigger than Basketball52:54 Questions From The Internet56:01 Advice for Younger Self57:43 Self Worth vs Team Record59:04 Hate Losing1:00:09 Coach's Impact on Game1:01:50 Parting Message📌 Follow Cyprus Basketball:https://www.instagram.com/cyprus_hoops/📌 Follow Coach Tre Here:https://www.instagram.com/3tre_dayyy3/If you enjoyed this conversation, like, subscribe, and leave a comment — it helps us reach more basketball coaches and fans!#CyprusBasketball #TreSmith #HighSchoolBasketball #UtahBasketball #CoachInterview #BasketballCoaching #CyprusPirates

Mountain Ridge Sentinel Boys Basketball head coach Andre Ashton sits down to talk all things basketball after completing a historic first season at the helm.

Coach Ashton and his players led the Sentinels to the winningest record in school history, capping off the remarkable year with a run to the state quarterfinals.

In this conversation, he reflects on building a winning culture, the key moments that defined the season, and what's ahead for Mountain Ridge basketball.

Whether you're a Sentinels fan, a high school hoops enthusiast, or someone who loves a great coaching story, this one's for you.

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What does it take to build a championship-level high school basketball team?

In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Kyle Straatman, head coach of the Bingham Miners and Utah 6A Coach of the Year, to talk about Bingham’s incredible season that ended with a state runner-up finish.

Coach Straatman shares insights into building team culture, developing players, leading a competitive program, and what it takes to compete at the highest level of high school basketball.This conversation is valuable for players, parents, and coaches who want to better understand the mindset, preparation, and leadership behind a successful basketball program.

In this interview we discuss:

Bingham High School’s run to the state finals

What it takes to build a successful basketball program

Leadership and culture in high school sports

Player development and team chemistry

Lessons from a Utah 6A Coach of the Year

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Time Codes:

0:00 Winning Coach of the Year

0:50 Memories of This Year

2:28 Tournament Run

4:08 Bingham Style

7:23 Defensive Philosophy

9:03 Style Dependent on Athletes

11:38 Teaching Reads

15:33 Tryouts & Conditioning

19:43 Cultural Expectations

24:28 Communicating with Players

26:22 Accountability and Care

28:25 Picking Captains

30:33 Seniors

32:05 Multisport Athletes

35:45 Referees

41:32 Effort Expectations

43:42 Building Roles

48:47 Youth Programs

50:56 Game Day Traditions

54:20 Home Court Advantage: The Pit

56:06 Coaching Staff

1:00:04 Questions from the Internet

1:14:00 Advice to 1st Year Coach

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