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Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers
by Matt Rogers
Coaching is evolving faster than most coaches will admit. Award winning coach, recruiting expert, and author, Matt Rogers, dives head-first into weekly provocative and innovative conversations with some of the top coaches in the country to discuss how to help schools, coaches, families and athletes get the most of their opportunities and experiences in the sports they love.
Episodes
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Episode #204: Student First: Coaching Without Ego
What happens when a coach's ego gets in the way of developing student-athletes? In Episode 204 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Coach Matt Rogers reflects on 30 years of coaching, the mistakes he's made, and how his understanding of leadership, relationships, and putting athletes first has...
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Episode #203: Dream School? Be Goldilocks
Your dream school might not even be on your list yet. In Episode 203 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers uses Goldilocks and his daughter’s visits to Nebraska, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Creighton to explore finding a college that feels “just right.” Matt explains why recruits should...
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Episode #202: It's Time To Give Up
Didn't hear back from your dream school? Time to give up! A college coach told you you're not good enough? Give up! Your friends are getting recruited and you're not? Might as well quit! Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? That's exactly the point. In Episode 202 of The Significant Coaching Podcast,...
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Episode #201: The Big Parent Question
Before your child’s next sports season begins, ask yourself one question: What would make you happy? In Episode 201 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Coach Matt Rogers challenges parents to write down what they hope their child will experience—and how they expect their child’s coach to treat...
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Episode #200: Casey Stanley on Recruiting
In Part 2 of my conversation with Casey Stanley, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II Westminster University in Utah, we get deep into the realities of college basketball recruiting. Casey explains why playing and developing at the D2 level can sometimes be a better path than sitting…
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Episode #199: Casey Stanley
Casey Stanley, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Westminster University in Utah, joins Matt Rogers for Episode 199 of the Significant Coaching Podcast. Westminster competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), and Stanley arrives there after a fascinating...
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Episode #198: Kate Barnosky on Recruiting
What does college recruiting really look like from the coach’s side of the conversation? In Part 2 of my conversation with Babson College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kate Barnosky, we turn our attention to recruiting—what coaches are looking for, how athletes can separate themselves, and why...
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Episode #197: Kate Barnosky
Babson College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kate Barnosky joins Matt Rogers for a conversation about connecting with today’s athletes without lowering expectations. Kate shares how she balances empathy and accountability, why coaches need to understand the individual they’re leading, and how...
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Episode #196: Mike Klinzing on Recruiting
What happens when a coach becomes the parent of a college recruit? Mike Klinzing, Co-Host of the Hoop Heads Podcast, returns for Part II of The Significant Coaching Podcast to talk about navigating college recruiting with his own son—and how different the process looks when it’s your own kid.…
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Episode #195: Mike Klinzing
Do we have to coach this generation differently? In Episode 195 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Mike Klinzing, co-host of the Hoop Heads Podcast, founder of Head Start Basketball, and former Division I basketball player at Kent State. Mike has spent a lifetime...
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Episode #194: Be Where Your Feet Are
“Be where your feet are.” Five simple words that led me somewhere I didn’t expect. In Episode 194 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, I explore four different ways to think about this simple mantra: be where you are, own where you are, be with the people who are there, and understand where their...
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Episode #193: Why Them and Not Me?
Why did they get the offer and I didn’t? It’s one of the most common questions in college recruiting—and one of the least productive comparisons a student-athlete can make. In this solo episode of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers breaks down why another athlete’s offers, commitments...
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Episode #192: Keirsten Sires on Recruiting
Episode #192 — Keirsten Sires, Part 2 Getting recruited is one thing. Choosing the right college, coach, and program is something entirely different. In Part 2 of my conversation with Keirsten Sires, Founder and CEO of 2aDays, we dig into the research every prospective college athlete and family...
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Episode #191: Keirsten Sires
Episode #191: Keirsten Sires of 2aDays — Giving Student-Athletes a Voice What if giving student-athletes a voice could actually make college coaches and athletic programs better? In Part One of my conversation with Keirsten Sires, Founder and CEO of 2aDays, we explore the idea behind a platform...
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Episode #190: Your Kid Is Not Special
Your kid is not special. At least, not because they throw harder, jump higher, score more points, earn straight A’s, or have more college coaches watching them...and definitely not because a parent says and thinks that to be the case. They may be incredibly special to you—but what characteristics...
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Episode #189: Ryan Brownlee on Recruiting
Are college baseball recruits chasing the right things? Ryan Brownlee, Assistant Executive Director of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), returns for Part II of our conversation—and this one is all about recruiting. Ryan and I talk about how college baseball recruiting has changed,...
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Episode #188: Ryan Brownlee
⚾ Ryan Brownlee | Tough Love, Trust & the Art of Coaching In Episode 188 of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Ryan Brownlee, Assistant Executive Director of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), former Division I head coach and recruiting coordinator, and…
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Episode #187: Andrew Kachel on Recruiting
⚾ The New Reality of College Recruiting | Andrew Kachel Part II College recruiting is changing—and the junior college route may be more valuable than ever. In Part II of my conversation with Northeastern Junior College Head Baseball Coach Andrew Kachel, we break down the realities of recruiting…
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Episode #186: Andrew Kachel
⚾ Building a Program a Community Believes In with Andrew Kachel Winning games is one thing. Building a program that an entire community believes in is something much bigger. On this episode of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Andrew Kachel, Head Baseball Coach at...
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Episode #185: Dr. Tracy Davenport
Season 4 of the Significant Coaching Podcast begins with Dr. Tracy Davenport, performance expert, executive coach, and author of The Sustainable Assistant Coach: Preventing Burnout and Building a Lasting Career in College Sports. Tracy and Matt tackle a belief that has been passed down through...
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Matt Rogers on the Hoop Heads Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to join Mike Klinzing on the Hoop Heads Podcast for a conversation that goes far beyond X's and O's. We discuss the realities of today's college recruiting landscape, the emotional challenges student-athletes face during the transition from high school to college…
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Episode #184: Coaching the Coaches
For the past two months, I've had the opportunity to work closely with college coaches, helping them build healthier team cultures, stronger communication, and better learning environments. Throughout that process, one thing became clear: parents play a bigger role than they often realize. In…
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Episode #183: Jordan Willis on Recruiting
🎧 There Is a Place for You | Jordan Willis on Recruiting, Fit & Communication 🏐 Florida Tech Head Volleyball Coach Jordan Willis returns for Part II of his conversation with Matt Rogers, and this time the focus shifts to recruiting. But this isn't a conversation about rankings, stars, or…
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Episode #182: Jordan Willis
🏐 Building Winners Without Losing Yourself | Jordan Willis, Florida Tech Volleyball Jordan Willis, Head Volleyball Coach at NCAA Division II Florida Tech, joins Matt Rogers for one of the most enjoyable and insightful conversations of the year. After leading the Panthers from a 9-win season in...
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Episode #181: April Elsbernd on Recruiting
🏐🎧 Why Recruits Should Visit Colleges More Than Once | April Elsbernd How many college visits should a recruit take before making a commitment? According to Coe College Head Volleyball Coach April Elsbernd, probably more than one. In Part II of our conversation, Coach Elsbernd shares her...
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Episode #180: April Elsbernd
🏐 Returning Home: April Elsbernd on Leading Coe College VB In Part I of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with Coe College Head Volleyball Coach April Elsbernd to discuss her journey from growing up in small-town Iowa to becoming one of the most respected coaches in NCAA Division III...
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Episode #179: Kevin Clifford on Recruiting
🏀 Kevin Clifford’s 6 Rules of Recruiting | Significant Recruiting Ep. 179 On Part II of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Kevin Clifford to break down the realities of college basketball recruiting, NCAA Division II athletics, scholarships, player development, and what...
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Episode #178: Kevin Clifford
🏀 From Coaching Ron Artest to the NCAA Sweet 16 | Kevin Clifford On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Kevin Clifford, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Roberts Wesleyan University for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, culture,...
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Episode #177: Danlynn Silva on Recruiting
“Auntie Dani” on Recruiting, Relationships & Finding the Right Fit | Part II Danlynn Silva, the new Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Cameron University, joins the Significant Recruiting Podcast for a powerful conversation on recruiting, relationships, communication, and helping student-athletes...
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Episode #176: Danlynn Silva
Danlynn Silva on Ohana & Building Cameron Volleyball | Significant Coaching Danlynn Silva, the new Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Cameron University, joins the Significant Coaching Podcast to discuss leadership, culture, family, and the Hawaiian concept of ohana. Danlynn shares her unique…
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Episode #175: Erik Kudronowicz on Recruiting
🎙 Why Small-Town Kids Are Built Different | Erik Kudronowicz Interview In Part II of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with Erik Kudronowicz, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Scales Mound High School in Illinois, to discuss recruiting, multi-sport athletes, work ethic, and why small-town…
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Episode #174: Erik Kudronowicz
🏀 David vs. Goliath: How a Tiny Illinois School Built a Basketball Powerhouse What does it take to build a winning basketball program at one of the smallest schools in America? In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Erik Kudronowicz, Head Boys’ Basketball...
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Episode #173: David Arseneault on Recruiting
🏀 Ep. 173: Recruiting for Grinnell’s System Basketball | David Arseneault Jr. David Arseneault Jr., Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Grinnell College, returns for Part II of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast. In this episode, we focus on recruiting for speed in Grinnell’s...
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Episode #172: David Arseneault Jr
🏀 David Arseneault Jr. — The Art, Discipline, & Evolution of System Basketball David Arseneault Jr., Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Grinnell College, joins Episode 172 of the Significant Coaching Podcast for a deep dive into one of the most unique systems in the game. In Part 1, we go beyond the...
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Episode #171: Mike McFarland on Recruiting
🎙 Division II Recruiting: The “Sweet Spot” | Dr. Michael McFarland In 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...
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Episode #170: Michael McFarland
🎙️ Building a Significant Athletic Department | Dr. Michael McFarland On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Michael McFarland, Athletic Director at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture, and what it...
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Episode #169: Val Whiting on Recruiting
The Mental Side of Greatness with Val Whiting | Ep. 168 On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Val Whiting, former Stanford All-American, WNBA player, two-time NCAA National Champion, and mental performance coach for female athletes. Val shares her journey...
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Episode #168: Val Whiting
🧠 The Mental Side of Greatness with Val Whiting | Ep. 168 On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Val Whiting, former Stanford All-American, WNBA player, two-time NCAA National Champion, and mental performance coach for female athletes. Val shares her…
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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...
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Episode #166: Larry Yoder
🎙️Building a Program That Lasts | Larry Yoder | Significant Coaching Ep. 166 In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Larry Yoder, Head Softball Coach at Mount Mercy University, to break down what it takes to build—and sustain—a successful college program...
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Episode #165: Coleman Lee on Recruiting
🏐 Coleman Lee: What College Coaches Really Want | Ep. 165 In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Central Methodist Head Volleyball Coach Coleman Lee to break down what really matters in the recruiting process. From communication and evaluations to…
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Episode #164: Coleman Lee
🎙️ Coleman Lee: Doing It Your Way and Building a Winner | Ep. 164 In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Central Methodist University Head Volleyball Coach Coleman Lee, who has led the Eagles to six straight NAIA National Tournament appearances. Coleman...
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Episode #163: Paula Krueger on Recruiting
🏀 Do You Have What It Takes to Play D2? | Paula Krueger In Part II of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Paula Krueger, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II Northern State University, to break down what college recruiting really looks...
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Episode #162: Paula Krueger
🏀 Can You Love Your Team? Lessons from Paula Krueger at Northern State What does it really mean to love your team as a coach? In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Paula Krueger, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northern State University, for a real and...
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Episode #161: Scott Fjelstul on Recruiting
⛳ A 39-Year Masterclass in College Fit and Recruiting In Episode #161 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with Scott Fjelstul, Director of Golf at Luther College and a 39-year head coach with a remarkably decorated career. This is a 39-year masterclass in...
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Episode #160: Scott Fjelstul
⛳ Scott Fjelstul: Building People, Not Just Golfers What does it take to lead a program for nearly four decades—and do it with consistency, humility, and purpose? On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Scott Fjelstul, the longtime Head Men’s Golf Coach at...
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Episode #159: John Baines on Recruiting
🏀 Competitiveness, Fit, and the Truth About Recruiting | John Baines | Part II In 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…
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Episode #158: John Baines
This week I’m joined by John Baines, head men’s basketball coach at Elmhurst University, one of the premier Division III basketball programs in the country. During his time leading the Bluejays, Coach Baines has built a nationally respected program in the CCIW, leading Elmhurst to multiple NCAA...
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Episode #157: Traci Murphy on Recruiting
In Part II of my conversation with Traci Murphy, Vice President for Athletics at NCAA Division II Daemen University, we dive deep into the college recruiting process and how athletic departments evaluate prospective student-athletes. Understanding the college recruiting process can be difficult…
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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…
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Coaching is evolving faster than most coaches will admit. Award winning coach, recruiting expert, and author, Matt Rogers, dives head-first into weekly provocative and innovative conversations with some of the top coaches in the country to discuss how to help schools, coaches, families and athletes get the most of their opportunities and experiences in the sports they love.
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