Episode #156: Traci Murphy

🎙 Learning Leadership the Right Way with Traci Murphy What does it take to lead a thriving college athletics department? In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Traci Murphy, Vice President for Athletics at NCAA Division II Daemen University and the current President of the Division II Athletic Directors Association within NACDA. With more than three decades of experience in intercollegiate athletics, Murphy has built a career rooted in service, mentorship, and developing environments where student-athletes, coaches, and administrators can thrive. Matt and Traci discuss the many paths to leadership in college athletics, the value of learning from seasoned mentors, and the lessons that come from building a career step by step. Murphy also shares insights on leading a rising Division II athletics program, building culture across an entire department, and preparing the next generation of leaders in college sports. This conversation is a powerful reminder that great leadership isn’t built overnight—it’s developed through experience, humility, and a lifelong commitment to learning. You can listen to more episodes, read the Blog of Significance, explore recruiting resources, and learn how to schedule Matt Rogers to speak at your school, conference, or organization at CoachMattRogers.com. Learn more about Traci Murphy at Daemen University AD Traci Murphy Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance. Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Also, check out the companion workbooks The Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball Recruit's Journals at coachmattrogers.com or amazon.com. Create Harmony This is a podcast about setting an intentional rhythm, savoring life’s blessings and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together: Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak: Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow? Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow? Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.