STATEMENT FROM COACH DICK HUNSAKER:

With family present, much like when I was introduced at UVSC 13 years ago, I am announcing that at the end of my current contract, I am stepping down as Head Men's Basketball Coach at Utah Valley University; effective June 30, 2015.
 
My wife likes the timing, as this opens the window to allow us to pick up our youngest son Zachary from his LDS mission in Africa. Also, I am looking forward to getting to know my seven grandchildren.
 
Over the past 13 years, UVU has been part of our family with our daughter Jodi and son Holton having earned their degrees.
 
I want to thank Presidents Matthew Holland, Bill Sederberg, and Kerry Romesburg; athletic directors Mike Jacobsen and Vince Otoupal for the opportunity. I would like to thank our boosters, fans, faculty, staff, and student body for their support of our program. In addition, I thank my assistant coaches and their families for their tireless sacrifice and support.
 
It has been a privilege to coach so many outstanding young men, and have them continue to include me in their lives has been extremely gratifying. I thank them for their positive influence on me and my family.

I believe change will energize the program. A different style and philosophy will be healthy as Utah Valley University continues to move forward. It is time to see a "new" green sports coat on the sideline.
 
Thank you.
 

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STATEMENTS ON COACH DICK HUNSAKER:

Matthew S. Holland, President, Utah Valley University
"Coach Hunsaker was a key component of our athletic department and it's extraordinary rise over the past decade. His undeniable passion for the sport and his commitment to success will leave a lasting legacy at UVU. We are extremely thankful for his service."

Val Peterson, UVU Vice President of Finance and Administration
"Coach Hunsaker was instrumental in transitioning UVU basketball to be a Division 1 athletic program. He developed a tradition of excellence and created a solid foundation for the future of the program. I'm very appreciative for his service to the University and our student-athletes."

Ronnie Price, Former UVU Player, 2002-05
"Coach Hunsaker is the best coach that I have ever played for. He is a leader, role model, counselor, and since I've left UVU he has become and even closer friend to family and I. He prepared me for the NBA, as well as life after basketball. I'm honored to have had a chance to play for him, and grateful to be able to call him family."

Ryan Toolson, Former UVU Player, 2003-04, 2006-09
"I just want to thank Coach Hunsaker for screaming at me, testing me, and then trusting in me to carry his team for the last few years of my college career. Without these trials, I don't think I would be the player I am today."
 
Keawe Enos, Former UVU Player, 2011-14
"I am convinced I would not be the man I am today without having played for Coach Hunsaker. I will be forever thankful to coach and to the university for my years at UVU and I wouldn't trade them for anything. I am so grateful for the time I was able to spend at UVU as part of the men's basketball program. Not only for the amazing experience, and incredible support from the university, but most of all for the life lessons learned from Coach Hunsaker and the person those lessons helped me to become."
 
Terry Parker, Former UVU Assistant Coach, 2013-14
"I love Coach Hunsaker. He treated me like a son. I have never worked for a more competitive coach, or a coach that cared more about his players. I am very appreciative of my experience coaching with him."

Ken Aird, Father of former UVU player and current Assistant Coach Ben Aird, 2010-14
"Thank you for all you are doing to help [Ben]."