Head Coach
Jon Judkins
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Judkins | Head Coach | jon.judkins@utahtech.edu |
| Jake Schroeder | Associate Head Coach | jake.schroeder@utahtech.edu |
| Anthony Morris | Assistant Coach | anthony.morris@utahtech.edu |
| Brock Staheli | Assistant Coach | brock.staheli@utahtech.edu |
| Zach Carey | Athletic Trainer - MBB, WSwim | zach.carey@utahtech.edu |
| Craig Timmons | Director of Strength and Conditioning | craig.timmons@utahtech.edu |
| Ron Chamberlain | Ph.D. Director of Counseling and Sports Psychology | ronald.chamberlain@imail.org |
| Lucy Sorenson | UT Athletics Licensed Dietitian | lucy.sorenson@utahtech.edu |
About Utah Tech University Basketball
You need to be ready to compete immediately. Utah Tech doesn't wait for development, Jon Judkins builds rosters with players who arrive sharp and contribute fast. The Trailblazers play in the Western Athletic Conference, where every possession demands execution and toughness. This program values guards who push pace, forwards who defend multiple positions, and centers who set hard screens and own the glass. Judkins emphasizes ball movement and defensive intensity. His teams play uptempo when they have it, lock down when they don't. There's no coasting here. Utah Tech recruits players with edge, guys who want to prove something. The athletic culture rewards preparation. If you're skilled but soft, you'll learn quickly that's not the standard. If you're hungry and willing to outwork your competition daily, you fit. The Trailblazers give serious minutes to freshmen and transfers who show they belong. Competition in practice determines playing time. Your high school success doesn't guarantee anything; your readiness does. This is where players go to be tested and get better fast. If you're committed to showing up campus-ready, Utah Tech will put you in position to shine. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.