April 5, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder instructs during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Jazz defeated the Kings 101-95. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

After leading the Utah Jazz to a surprising 38-44 record last season and orchestrating one of the most incredible defensive turnarounds in recent history, Quin Snyder is making his mark as a head coach in the NBA. He’s done so by using every tool at his at his disposal and filtering them through a mad scientist’s mind.

Ever on the prowl for new data to consume, different wrinkles to add to his system and innovative methods to coach his team, the Jazz head man paid a visit to Seattle Seahawks training camp on Tuesday and spent time with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll–

Snyder isn’t the first NBA coach to make the trip to Seawhawks camp–Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr visited with Carroll and company last year, then went on to guide his team to the 2015 NBA title. Jazz Nation undoubtedly hopes this is a sign of things to come for Utah’s blue, green and gold crew.

The trip was a homecoming for Snyder, who grew up a stone’s throw to the east of Seattle on Mercer Island.

While sticking close to his roots, the Jazz coach has also endeared himself to the masses of his adopted home of Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Tribune recently labeled Snyder the most influential person in Utah sports.

The distinction undoubtedly comes as a result of Snyder’s evolutionary approach to coaching the Jazz. His conference with Carroll and the Seahawks is just one such example of a willingness to consider alternative viewpoints and think outside of the traditional hoops box.

Snyder and the Jazz are closing in on the start of their own training camp in the next several weeks. The Seahawks, meanwhile, are preparing to kick off their NFL season on September 13 with a road game against the St. Louis Rams.