What started as a summer basketball camp became the turning point of Coach John Moore’s life — both personally and professionally. In this episode, the longtime Westmont coach and current University of San Diego assistant shares how a chance connection through Steve Lavin led to meeting his wife, Rachel, at the legendary Lavin Basketball Camp — what he calls Steve’s “greatest assist.”
From coaching alongside basketball icons to learning under legends like Chet Kammerer and Randy Pfund, Moore’s journey through small-college gyms and big-time programs offers a rare glimpse into the heart of the game. He reflects on the rich history of the Lavin Camp, its culture of excellence, and how it shaped generations of coaches and players across the West Coast.
More than X’s and O’s, Coach Moore talks about why he built his entire coaching philosophy around one simple idea: every basket should come from an assist. It’s a conversation about legacy, humility, and love — both for the game and for the people who make it worth playing.
