Roger Reid
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Roger Reid is an American
college basketball
coach and the current head coach
for Southern Utah University
(SUU) men's basketball
team. He was head coach at Brigham Young University
(BYU) from 1989 to 1996, assistant coach for the NBA's Phoenix Suns
, and played for former NBA coach Dick Motta
at Weber State University
. He has also coached at the high school, junior college and international levels.
and was an all-state performer in both baseball and basketball. He went on to play both sports at the College of Eastern Utah and was recognized as a junior college All-American in baseball. Reid concluded his collegiate playing days at Weber State earning all conference honors in baseball both seasons he played and was also a key player for coach Dick Motta's Big Sky Conference championship team in basketball.
and Chicago White Sox
minor league farm systems over four seasons (eventually playing at the AAA level).
in 1974. He finished coaching at the northern Utah high school with a 60-24 record.
's staff in 1978 and stayed on as an assistant when LaDell Andersen
replaced Arnold. He was named as BYU head coach in 1989. His BYU teams were consistent winners and Reid led them to a 152-77 (.667) record. BYU also made five NCAA Tournament appearances, won three conference regular season titles and two conference tournament championships during his tenure.
His success did not prevent him from being disliked by some BYU fans and players. Reid's sons—Randy and Robbie (both heavily recruited by other schools) decided to play for their father at BYU. Some disgruntled alumni were not pleased that the Reids were playing for the Cougars. By 1996, Reid's coaching future was in doubt at BYU and depended on the signing of Irvine, California
prep star Chris Burgess
--a Mormon. Some school administrators strongly suggested that getting Burgess to play for the Cougars could save Reid's job. In the end, Burgess told Reid that he was going to play for Duke, upon hearing this, Reid allegedly told him "he had let down all 9 million members of the LDS church". Burgess replied he had "never asked for that kind of pressure". Reid was dismissed on December 17, 1996 as BYU head coach shortly after the recruiting incident. Reid has stated since then that his remarks to Burgess were taken out of context. BYU was 1-7 at the time; assistant Tony Ingle
replaced him for the rest of what would become a 1-26 season—BYU's worst season in school history.
Reid's son Robbie did not return to BYU after serving a two-year LDS church mission to Greece. He attended the University of Michigan
instead and became a two-year starter for the Wolverines to close out his college basketball career.
to be an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns. During his five years with the Suns they made two playoff appearances.
coach Rick Majerus
were bitter coaching rivals and seldom on speaking terms but when Reid was dismissed by BYU in 1996, Majerus started to leave him "will call" tickets to Ute games.
Reid's older brother Duke was a well-respected Utah high school basketball coach, who was also a head coach at Utah Valley University when it was a junior college.
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college basketball
College basketball
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coach and the current head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
for Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University, or SUU, is located in Cedar City, Utah. It was founded in 1897 as an extension of the Agricultural College of Utah, by the citizens of Cedar City.During its history, the school has been known as:...
(SUU) men's basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team. He was head coach at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
(BYU) from 1989 to 1996, assistant coach for the NBA's Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
, and played for former NBA coach Dick Motta
Dick Motta
John Richard "Dick" Motta is a former basketball coach whose career in the National Basketball Association spanned 25 years, and he continues to rank among the NBA's all-time top 10 in coaching victories....
at Weber State University
Weber State University
Weber State University is a public university located in the city of Ogden in Weber County, Utah, USA. It was founded in 1889 and is a coeducational, publicly supported university offering professional, liberal arts and technical certificates, as well as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees...
. He has also coached at the high school, junior college and international levels.
High school and college
Reid attended Springville High School in Springville, UtahSpringville, Utah
Springville is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 20,424 at the 2000 census, while the 2008 estimates placed it at 28,520. Just minutes south of Provo, Springville is a bedroom community for...
and was an all-state performer in both baseball and basketball. He went on to play both sports at the College of Eastern Utah and was recognized as a junior college All-American in baseball. Reid concluded his collegiate playing days at Weber State earning all conference honors in baseball both seasons he played and was also a key player for coach Dick Motta's Big Sky Conference championship team in basketball.
Minor League Baseball
After finishing college, Reid was drafted and played professionally, as a shortstop, for both the Atlanta BravesAtlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
and Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
minor league farm systems over four seasons (eventually playing at the AAA level).
High school
In 1971, Reid embarked on his basketball coaching career at Payson High School in Utah. He compiled a 50-26 in three seasons before moving on to Clearfield High SchoolClearfield High School
Clearfield High School is a secondary school in Clearfield, Utah, and part of the Davis School District. The Clearfield High School mascot is the Peregrine Falcon. The school colors are green and white. In 1960-61 students opened the doors of the new Clearfield High School with the first class...
in 1974. He finished coaching at the northern Utah high school with a 60-24 record.
BYU
Reid became a member of BYU coach Frank ArnoldFrank Arnold
Frank Arnold is a former men's basketball coach who coached at Brigham Young University from 1975–1983 and at the University of Hawaii from 1985-1987.-Career:...
's staff in 1978 and stayed on as an assistant when LaDell Andersen
LaDell Andersen
LaDell Andersen is a former professional and collegiate basketball coach.- Career :Andersen attended Utah State University, where he became a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was an All-Skyline Conference and an honorable mention All-American basketball player in 1951...
replaced Arnold. He was named as BYU head coach in 1989. His BYU teams were consistent winners and Reid led them to a 152-77 (.667) record. BYU also made five NCAA Tournament appearances, won three conference regular season titles and two conference tournament championships during his tenure.
His success did not prevent him from being disliked by some BYU fans and players. Reid's sons—Randy and Robbie (both heavily recruited by other schools) decided to play for their father at BYU. Some disgruntled alumni were not pleased that the Reids were playing for the Cougars. By 1996, Reid's coaching future was in doubt at BYU and depended on the signing of Irvine, California
Irvine, California
Irvine is a suburban incorporated city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Formally incorporated on December 28, 1971, the city has a population of 212,375 as of the 2010 census. However, the California...
prep star Chris Burgess
Chris Burgess
Chris Burgess is an American basketball player. Burgess started his freshman year at Mater Dei High School where he transferred to his local school Woodbridge High School in California and played his remaining high school years. He then attended Duke University and University of Utah...
--a Mormon. Some school administrators strongly suggested that getting Burgess to play for the Cougars could save Reid's job. In the end, Burgess told Reid that he was going to play for Duke, upon hearing this, Reid allegedly told him "he had let down all 9 million members of the LDS church". Burgess replied he had "never asked for that kind of pressure". Reid was dismissed on December 17, 1996 as BYU head coach shortly after the recruiting incident. Reid has stated since then that his remarks to Burgess were taken out of context. BYU was 1-7 at the time; assistant Tony Ingle
Tony Ingle
Tony Ingle is an American college basketball coach, most recently for the men's basketball team at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.- Playing career :...
replaced him for the rest of what would become a 1-26 season—BYU's worst season in school history.
Reid's son Robbie did not return to BYU after serving a two-year LDS church mission to Greece. He attended the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
instead and became a two-year starter for the Wolverines to close out his college basketball career.
Phoenix Suns
Reid was hired by former BYU and NBA player Danny AingeDanny Ainge
Daniel Ray "Danny" Ainge is an American basketball manager and retired professional basketball and baseball player, currently serving as President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics....
to be an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns. During his five years with the Suns they made two playoff appearances.
Hangzhou Horses
Reid coached the Hangzhou Horses in China's top professional league for two years.Snow College
On May 9, 2005, Reid was hired as the head basketball coach for the Snow College Badgers. His teams at Snow compiled an overall record of 33-28 record in two seasons including a 23-8 mark for the 2006-2007 season.Southern Utah
On March 14, 2007, SUU President Michael Benson announced the hiring of Roger Reid to replace Coach Bill Evans. In Reid's four seasons, the Thunderbirds have a record of 40-80.Quotes
- On challenging people to be their best: "Like me or dislike me as a player or athlete myself, I expected the best and worked hard. I never wanted to shortchange anybody. I wanted people to be at their best. Some people couldn't handle that, when you pushed them beyond their limits, to try and make them the best they could be . . . real men can . . . just like the players who write me and call me and say how much they got out of playing . . . those are the ones who are real winners, because they took advantage of the experience, the opportunity, the chance to play."
- On coaching his own sons: "It's kind of funny, isn't it, that in other professions, people can hire their own kid or as a professor, have them in their classes and nobody says a thing. But I saw others recruiting my sons and I thought to myself, if BYU was the place to be, and was what I was selling to other recruits, why wasn't it good enough or the place to be for my sons? But, then if they went somewhere else, people might say, 'Hey, he can't even recruit his own sons. It's a tough thing, You just can't win, playing your son."
- On the toughest coaches he has faced: "I remember when I was a high school coach and I'd see these guys on TV. I'd watch and see these guys like Coach K (Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski). But they aren't half as tough to coach against as many of the high school coaches and nobody will ever know."
Miscellanea
Reid and University of UtahUniversity of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
coach Rick Majerus
Rick Majerus
Rick Majerus is an American college basketball coach, and the men's basketball head coach at Saint Louis University. He coached previously at Marquette University , Ball State University , and the University of Utah .-Biography:Majerus graduated from Marquette University High School in 1966 and...
were bitter coaching rivals and seldom on speaking terms but when Reid was dismissed by BYU in 1996, Majerus started to leave him "will call" tickets to Ute games.
Reid's older brother Duke was a well-respected Utah high school basketball coach, who was also a head coach at Utah Valley University when it was a junior college.