Aug 9, 20261h 39mS2
What does it really take to go from high school basketball to playing professionally? In this episode of Making the Team, I sit down with professional basketball player Zac Seljaas to talk about his journey from...
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Making the Team
Hosted by Erik Soderborg · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
Conversations for high school basketball players and parents around the realities of what it takes to make a varsity basketball team.We interview coaches, players, and referees to give you an inside look behind the curtains of high school basketball.
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What is Making the Team about?
Conversations for high school basketball players and parents around the realities of what it takes to make a varsity basketball team. We interview coaches, players, and referees to give you an inside look behind the curtains of high school basketball.
Who hosts Making the Team?
Making the Team is hosted by Erik Soderborg. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
What has Making the Team covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What It REALLY Takes to Play Professional Basketball | Zac Seljaas" (9 August 2026, 99 minutes), "Beckam Rees Interview | His Riverton High Basketball Legacy" (23 July 2026, 35 minutes), and "Beckam Rees Interview | His Riverton High Basketball Legacy" (23 July 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does Making the Team publish?
Making the Team publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 48 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Making the Team?
Booking probability for Making the Team is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Making the Team requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Making the Team's contact route on record: verified email.
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Erik Soderborg hosts Making the Team, a sports podcast with 48 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 23, 202635 minS2
What does it take to succeed as a high school basketball player? In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Beckam Rees - standout guard for the Riverton Silverwolves. We talk about his basketball journey...
- Jul 23, 202635 minS2
<p>What does it take to succeed as a high school basketball player?</p><p>In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Beckam Rees - standout guard for the Riverton Silverwolves. We talk about his basketball...
- Jul 2, 20261h 48mS2
Chris Burgess knows what it feels like to have the entire basketball world watching. Coming out of Woodbridge High School in Irvine, California as the nation's #1 recruit and a McDonald's All-American, Burgess had his...
- Jul 2, 20261h 48mS2
<p>Chris Burgess knows what it feels like to have the entire basketball world watching. Coming out of Woodbridge High School in Irvine, California as the nation's #1 recruit and a McDonald's All-American, Burgess had...
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- Jun 25, 20261h 2mS2
DJ Conner grew up playing basketball at Orem High School — and now he's back, this time as the head coach of the Golden Tigers. After spending two years as the head coach at Mountain View High School, Coach Conner has...
- Jun 25, 20261h 2mS2
<p>DJ Conner grew up playing basketball at Orem High School — and now he's back, this time as the head coach of the Golden Tigers.</p><p>After spending two years as the head coach at Mountain View High School, Coach...
- May 26, 202642 minS2
<p>Coach Casey Stanley sits down for an in-depth interview about his journey to becoming the new head men's basketball coach at Westminster University in Salt Lake City. </p><p>With 18 years of collegiate coaching...
- May 13, 202636 minS2
<p>Alex Jensen sits down to talk about his journey from Viewmont High School standout and Utah's Mr. Basketball to the 17th head coach of the University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's basketball program. </p><p>Coach Jensen...
- Apr 19, 20261h 3mS2
<p>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...
- Apr 18, 20261h 8mS2
<p>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. </p><p>Coach Ashton and his players led the Sentinels to...
- Apr 17, 20261h 16mS2
<p>What does it take to build a championship-level high school basketball team?</p><p>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...
- Apr 16, 202629 minS2
<p>What does it take to succeed as a high school basketball player?In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Luke West, standout guard from Bingham Miners, to talk about his basketball journey and what it...
- Apr 15, 202617 minS2
<p>What does it take to become a great high school basketball player?</p><p>In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Crew Fotheringham, standout player from Lone Peak Knights, to talk about his basketball...
- Mar 17, 202645 minS2
<p>🏀 Go inside Lone Peak High School Basketball with Head Coach Izzy Ingle as he shares his coaching philosophy, team-building strategies, and what it takes to develop championship-level players.</p><p>In this...
- Mar 16, 20261h 43mS2
<p>What does it actually take to train and develop great basketball players?</p><p>In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with legendary performance coach Bob Medina to talk about the science and philosophy...
Episode #13
Zach Gagon Interview - Skyridge Basketball
Feb 20, 202618 minS2<p>We sit down with Zach Gagon - senior guard for the Skyridge Falcons, and we talk about the varsity basketball experience.</p><p>Zach is a tough, tenacious defender and senior leader. He shares his perspective on the...
- Feb 19, 202622 minS2
<p>In this episode of Making the Team, we sit down with Joel Gardner, senior point guard for Skyridge Falcons, to talk about the real experience of being a high school varsity basketball player.</p><p>Joel shares what...
Episode #11
Coach Jeff Gardner - Skyridge High School
Jan 28, 202656 minS2<p>Jeff Gardner is the head coach of the Skyridge Falcons in Lehi, Utah. He won 2 state championships as a player and has been to the state championship game multiple times as a coach. His teams are known for their...
Episode #10
Coach Andrew May is Building a National JUCO Powerhouse & His Advice for High School Players
Dec 6, 20251h 29mS2<p>What does it take to make a Junior College basketball team? In this episode of Making the Team, I sit down with Coach Andrew May, head coach of the powerhouse Snow College Men’s Basketball program. After finishing...
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Chris Burgess
Technical Director, Rocky Mountain Institute
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Parker Van Dyke
professional basketball player
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Kyle Straatman
Bingham Miners
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Luke West
Bingham Miners
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