Episode #171: Mike McFarland on Recruiting

🎙 Division II Recruiting: The “Sweet Spot” | Dr. Michael McFarlandIn Episode #171 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues the conversation with Dr. Michael McFarland, Athletic Director at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, to break down what today’s recruiting landscape really looks like for student-athletes and families.Dr. McFarland shares why NCAA Division II is the “sweet spot”—offering the right balance between academics, athletics, and overall student experience—and what recruits must understand to navigate the process the right way.This episode is packed with practical advice on communication, follow-up, and making informed decisions in a rapidly changing environment shaped by the transfer portal, roster limits, and increased competition.In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Division II offers a powerful balance for student-athletes  How the transfer portal is impacting recruiting decisions  Why recruiting is now a 4-year relationship, not a one-time decision  The importance of communication, follow-up, and “call to action”  What recruits, parents, and coaches often misunderstand about the process  How to evaluate “fit” beyond just level, money, or prestigeLearn more about Dr. McFarland:  Click Here Send us Fan MailSignificant Recruiting Resources — Take the guesswork out of college recruiting with Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, sport-specific Recruit’s Journals, and the Significant Recruiting Launchpad. Practical tools to help families research schools, stay organized, and build a smarter recruiting strategy. Learn more at CoachMattRogers.com.Support 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...