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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 32 MIN

Episode #159: John Baines on Recruiting

from Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers · host Matt Rogers

 🏀 Competitiveness, Fit, and the Truth About Recruiting | John Baines | Part IIIn Part II of Episode 159 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with John Baines, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Elmhurst University, diving deep into the realities of the college basketball recruiting process.Coach Baines shares what he truly looks for in recruits after decades in the profession — and it’s not just talent. He explains why competitiveness, resilience, communication, and culture fit often matter more than stats or highlight reels.In this episode, Coach Baines discusses:What competitiveness really looks like when watching recruits in the gymWhy body language and resilience are critical evaluation toolsHow parents and coaches often see recruiting from very different perspectivesWhy recruits must understand their “why” when reaching out to a college programThe importance of relationships and campus visits in making the right decisionWhy the best recruiting decisions are about fit, not just opportunityCoach Baines also shares advice for parents navigating the recruiting process and explains how he evaluates whether a player is truly the right fit for the culture he has built at Elmhurst.If you’re a recruit, parent, or coach trying to understand how college recruiting really works, this episode offers a candid and insightful look from one of Division III basketball’s most respected coaches.Learn more about John Baines, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Elmhurst University: https://elmhurstbluejays.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/john-baines/1092Subscribe to the This Week in Significant Coaching Newsletter at: https://coachmattrogers.comSubscribers receive free access to every podcast episode, the weekly recruiting blog, the Recruit, Coach and Parent Tips of the Week, and the Significant Question of the Week.Send us Fan MailSupport the show📍 All resources also available at coachmattrogers.comListen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and all your favorite podcast platforms.Did you like what you heard and want more?New Podcasts every week. Remember to subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.  Don't forget to leave a comment or recommend your favorite athlete, coach or leader to be on the show!📆 To Schedule Matt Rogers to speak at your school or organization, you can schedule a discovery Zoom session here:  https://calendly.com/mrogers_significantcoaching/speaking-inquiry-w-matt-rogers📚 Books & Recruit’s Journals by Matt RogersSignificant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes 👉 https://amzn.to/3NbWP9SRecruit’s Journal Series (Sport-Specific Editions):⚽ Soccer Recruit’s Journal 👉 https://amzn.to/3M4PFDX🏐 Volleyball Recruit’s Journal 👉 https://amzn.to/4qMLr2S🏀 Basketball Recruit’s Journal 👉 https://amzn.to/4bxljEJ⚾ Baseball Recruit’s Journal 👉 https://amzn.to/3ZGbCMQ...

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 🏀 Competitiveness, Fit, and the Truth About Recruiting | John Baines | Part IIIn Part II of Episode 159 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with John Baines, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Elmhurst...

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