Episode #167: Larry Yoder on Recruiting

🎙️ The Reality of How Softball Coaches Evaluate | Larry Yoder | Ep. 167 In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with Larry Yoder, Head Softball Coach at Mount Mercy University, to break down what really matters in the recruiting process. This is a real, honest conversation about what coaches are actually looking for, how athletes can separate themselves, and why finding the right fit is more important than most families realize. Coach Yoder shares his perspective from over 17 seasons of building and leading a successful NAIA softball program—offering insight into communication, evaluation, and what helps recruits stand out for the right reasons. 🔗 Learn more about Coach Yoder: https://mountmercy.edu/athletics/softball/coaches ⏱️ Chapters 00:35 What Coaches Are Really Evaluating 03:10 First Impressions & Initial Contact 06:00 What Separates Recruits Early 09:20 Skill vs. Intangibles 12:15 The Importance of Fit 15:10 Common Recruiting Mistakes 18:05 Communication That Stands Out 21:00 Evaluating Competitiveness & Body Language 24:10 What Parents Need to Understand 27:00 Late Bloomers & Development 30:00 What Success Looks Like in College 33:00 Final Recruiting Advice 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 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.