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 programFollow the Pine View Program here: https://www.instagram.com/pineviewpantherbasketball/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 Intro0:30 Successes of Last Season4:00 What Coach is Learning5:17 UVU Story7:29 What Players Impress You8:36 What Players Should Do Outside Practice10:14 For Parents11:13 Coaching Staff13:21 Accountability vs Relationships14:47 Player Roles15:55 Tryouts17:06 Conditioning17:44 Coaching Style19:31 St. George Basketball Culture21:19 Creativity vs Structure22:48 Coaching in the Social Media Era24:26 Mental Support for Players25:53 Pre-High School Youth Programs27:38 Referee Relationships29:35 Assistant to Head Coach Shift31:56 Life Outside Basketball34:19 Balancing Everyone's Opinions35:50 Fundraising37:34 Helping Players Get To The Next Level41:14 Go Where You Will Play42:22 Coach's Legacy43:39 Message For Pine View Parents45:14 Hardest Part of Coaching46:33 Best Part of Coaching47:33 Advice to Seniors#basketball #patrickamico #pineviewbasketball #pineviewhighschool #highschoolbasketball