Impacting Families on and off the Court With Coach Judkins
In this podcast episode of Bridging the Gap, hosted by Utah Behavior Services, we sat down with Jon Judkins, Coach of the Utah Tech Trailblazers, and Bella Lauaki, Director of HR at Utah Behavior Services, to explore how fostering resilience, teamwork, and community involvement supports families both on and off the court.
The conversation highlights the importance of resiliency, both in sports and in life. With over 30 years of coaching experience, Coach Judkins shares insights from Utah Tech’s basketball program and the team’s theme, “Into the Storm,” which encourages athletes to confront adversity head-on. Whether facing challenges on the court or dealing with personal struggles, he emphasizes that mental toughness is key to building a strong, successful team culture.
Bella offers her perspective as a former student-athlete and current leader at Utah Behavior Services. She recounts her experience overcoming a life-threatening accident, which taught her the value of persistence and determination. Drawing from her personal journey, she explains how teamwork, grit, and a growth mindset are as essential in professional life as they are in sports. These same principles guide her in advocating for the support Utah Behavior Services provides to both its staff and the families it serves. Like in athletics, resilience plays a vital role in delivering quality behavioral health services and helping families overcome mental health struggles.
The episode concludes by reinforcing Utah Behavior Services’ commitment to fostering resilience and supporting families. Through a combination of mental, behavioral, and special education services, the organization helps bridge the gap to better health and well-being for those in need.
