WHY DO YOU COACH? I enjoyed the process of trying to take an unknown quantity and develop it into something successful. That's unique to high school football. Every year you have different kids. There is a process of improvement that has to take place. I enjoy the process of it.

BEST ASPECT? The process — and so much that happens in a season. The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat; getting back up when you fall down; winning the right way; losing the right way; watching the kids move on to succeed in life. All of those things that come with coaching.

WORST ASPECT? The hours. I've never done the math.

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND COACHING TO YOUR OWN CHILDREN? Sure. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Jerre Holmes, North Summit

HOW LONG? This is my 20th year as the head football coach.

WHAT GOT YOU INTO COACHING? My mom wanted me to be a pharmacist. I just couldn't see myself standing behind the counter all day. I always looked up to my high school coaches so I went with my heart.

WHY DO YOU COACH? I love kids; I love sports; I like competition; It gives you something to look forward to ... watching kids blossom from being average to really good. It happens at different stages for every boy and to watch them transform is fun.

BEST ASPECT: Working with the kids and having a common goal with them.

WORST ASPECT: injuries.

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND COACHING TO YOUR OWN CHILDREN? That's an unfair question. I would, yeah I would.

J.C. Hall, Monticello

HOW LONG? Fourth as the head coach and seventh overall.

WHAT GOT YOU INTO COACHING? I went to school here in Monticello and I live and work here (for Questar). I first coached baseball and was just asked to help with football. I just got involved mainly to help the youth in the community.

WHY DO YOU COACH? For the money. It's gotta be for that big check. No, I just enjoy sports. I love all athletics.

BEST ASPECT? I'm finding out the best part of it is when kids you've coached, down the road, come shake your hand and you see how they're doing and progressing in life. That's been the best part of it for me.

WORST ASPECT? All the arm-chair quarterbacks.

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND COACHING TO YOUR OWN CHILDREN? Honestly, I would. It's challenging. It has its ups and downs but being a part of the youth and maybe influencing them is definitely worth it.

Rankings Note

The weekly Deseret News top 25 football rankings and top five classification rankings will be published in Tuesday's newspaper.

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