After graduation, Judkins joined the coaching staff at
Snow College, where he was an assistant until 1993, when he was elevated to head coach. Over the next 12 seasons, he posted a 284–128 record before joining Utah Tech in 2005, guiding the team through its transition from junior college to NCAA status, first in
Division II and in 2020,
Division I as the Trailblazers join the
Western Athletic Conference. Overall, Judkins has guided Utah Tech to 11-straight winning seasons, six
Pacific West Conference championships, and eight
NCAA Division II Tournament appearances. ==Personal==