Youth basketball coach honored with Dream Team surprise [Video]

The Salt Lake Sonics is a basketball program that teaches kids how to hoop, and work together as a team.

“A lot of programs out here just kind of want to win and make sure they get their names out there. Dajon focuses on player development, understanding that there’s a bigger picture than just being great at 8-years-old,” said Julius, a father of one of the Sonic’s players.

Being part of a team can do a lot more for a kid than just sharpen their athletic skills.

“It’s teaching them at a young age that it’s not always necessarily about winning the championship, but about developing as a basketball player,” said Danielle, whose son also plays on the team.

It teaches responsibility, teamwork and compassion.

“He’s brought us closer together as a family,” said player Ray Robinson.

The Salt Lake Sonics is a youth basketball league, co-founded by coach Dajon Thompson.

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