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Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers

🎙 Leadership. Coaching. The Work That Actually Matters.Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers is a weekly podcast focused on the craft of coaching, the responsibility of leadership, and the decisions that shape programs, people, and cultures in sport.Hosted by former Head College Coach and Athletic Director, Matt Rogers—who has led multiple teams to the NCAA National Tournament and helped over 4,000 student-athletes achieve their dream of playing their sport in college—the show features honest

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Episode #154: Katelyn Smith

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/02/27

🎙 Katelyn Smith on Leadership, Culture, and Why Division II Works (Part 1) What does real leadership look like at the NCAA Division II level?In Part 1 of this Significant Coaching conversation, Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith shares her journey from assistant coach to AD—and the mindset that has helped her build a culture where more than 500 student-athletes and their coaches can thrive.Katelyn brings a refreshing honesty and energy to her role. She talks about what it really

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Episode #152: Dawson Dickson

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/02/20

🎙️ Building Culture Fast: Why Dawson Dickson Is a Rising Star in College Basketball Coaching What does it take to build a winning culture when your roster changes every year?This week, I sit down with Dawson Dickson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Great Bay Community College (NH), to talk about leadership at the junior college level and why he’s quickly becoming one of the rising young coaches to watch.In this conversation, Dawson shares: 🏀 How to build culture and accountability quickly 📈 Why

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Episode #151: Bill Cleary on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/02/16

The Truth About Division II Recruiting: Fit, Growth, and Learning Through Failure 🏀🎯 In Part 2 of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with Bill Cleary, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II St. Thomas Aquinas College, to talk about the reality of college recruiting and athlete development.This episode focuses on two critical truths families need to understand:🏀 NCAA Division II is not a step down from Division I — it’s about opportunity, development, and the right fit. 📈 Too

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Episode #150: Bill Cleary

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/02/13

“Bet on You” – Building Confidence and Player Ownership with Bill Cleary (Part 1) In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with Bill Cleary, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas College, for a powerful and honest discussion about coaching women and developing true confidence in today’s athletes.Bill shares what he’s learned over more than two decades of coaching about the growing challenge of self-worth, the impact of comparison

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Episode #142: Candace Moats

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/01/16

🎙️ 3x National Champions: How Candace Moats Builds Programs That LastWhat does it really take to build a championship program—and sustain it year after year?On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Candace Moats, Head Volleyball Coach at Indiana Wesleyan University, AVCA Coach of the Year, and leader of a program that has now won three consecutive NAIA National Championships.But this conversation goes far beyond banners and rings.Candace shares powerful

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Episode #138: Grant Leonard

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/01/02

🎙️ Season 3, Episode 1: Coaching, Culture & Leadership with Coach Grant Leonard 🏀To open Season 3 of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Grant Leonard, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NCAA D1 Queens University of Charlotte.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation and is focused entirely on coaching and leadership. Coach Leonard shares what it really takes to build and sustain a Division I program—culture, roster construction, practice habits, staff alignment, and the

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Episode #136: Donnie Danklefsen

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/26

🥎🏆 Building Champions the Right Way | Coach Donnie Danklefsen What does it take to build a championship program—and sustain it for more than two decades?In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Donnie Danklefsen, Head Softball Coach at Trine University, a 2x NCAA National Champion and one of the most respected program builders in college athletics.In Part 1, we dive into leadership, culture, and the standards required to win the right way. Coach Donnie shares

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Episode #132: Bet Naumovski

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/12

🎙️ Coaching That Transforms: A Conversation with Bet NaumovskiIn this week’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with longtime friend and decorated Queens College Head Women's Basketball Coach Elizabeth “Bet” Naumovski. Bet is the all-time winningest coach in program history and one of the most respected leaders in NCAA Division II women’s basketball.From building a nationally recognized powerhouse to developing All-Americans, Players of the Year, and

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Episode #130: Mike Candrea

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/05

🎙️ Mike Candrea: Lessons From a LegendIn this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with one of the greatest leaders in the history of college athletics—Mike Candrea, Hall of Fame coach, eight-time NCAA National Champion at the University of Arizona, and former head coach of Team USA Softball.Coach Candrea opens up about leadership, culture, the changing landscape of the NCAA, the transfer portal, NIL, and what he believes the future of college sports demands from coaches and

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Episode #124: Sophie Scott

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/11/14

🎧 Sophie Scott | Resilience, Leadership, and the Grind of Division I AthleticsOn this week’s Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Sophie Scott, Senior Middle Hitter for Cal-Berkeley Volleyball, to explore what it truly means to be a student-athlete at the highest level. Sophie opens up about her journey through injury, recovery, and rediscovering her love for the game. She shares what what it truly feels like to play at the Power 4 level and dealing with all the things athletes

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Episode #122: Dr. Greg Lott

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/11/07

🎙️ Leading with Intention: Human Development, Culture, and Coaching Growth with Dr. Greg Lott (Otterbein University) In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Greg Lott, Director of Athletics at Otterbein University, to explore what it means to lead with intention in collegiate athletics. Dr. Lott shares how a single message from his own college years shaped his approach to coaching, leadership, and student-athlete development—learn as much outside the

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Episode #120: Quentin Acree

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/31

🎙 Quentin Acree: Toughness Together — The Christopher Newport Standard This week on the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Quentin Acree, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Christopher Newport University — one of the premier programs in all of Division III basketball. Coach Q shares how CNU’s championship culture is built on humility, accountability, and daily consistency. From practice habits to personal growth, he reminds coaches everywhere that great programs grow great

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Episode #119: Will Chavis on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/27

🎙️ Built for the Modern Game: Will Chavis on NIL, the Portal, and the Future of Recruiting 🏀In this episode of The Significant Recruiting Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Will Chavis, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Drexel University, for a powerful and practical look at today’s ever-changing recruiting world.From being Bobby Knight’s first recruit at Texas Tech to playing professionally across Europe and now mentoring Division I athletes, Coach Chavis has lived every corner of the

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Episode #115: Luke Falk on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/13

🎯 Luke Falk: Recruiting Lessons, Resilience, and the Power of Mind Strength 🏈 From overlooked recruit to Washington State record-breaker to NFL quarterback—Luke Falk’s journey is packed with lessons every athlete and parent can learn from. In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Luke opens up about his unique recruiting path, the setbacks and breakthroughs that shaped him, and how “mind strength” is the real difference-maker in both sports and life. We also dive into the heart

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Episode #107: Heather Pavlik on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/09/15

🏐 Heather Pavlik on Recruiting, Character, and Building Champions 💯What makes a recruit stand out beyond stats and highlight reels? Juniata College Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Heather Pavlik—fresh off leading her team to three straight NCAA Division III National Championships and earning 2024 AVCA National Coach of the Year honors—shares her perspective on what truly matters in the recruiting process.From evaluating athletes for more than just talent, to guiding parents on how to best support

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Episode #102: Brandon Elliott

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/08/29

Championship Lessons from Brandon ElliottBrandon Elliott has built Virginia Wesleyan into one of the most dominant softball programs in NCAA Division III history. With three national championships, a national runner-up finish in 2025, 11 ODAC titles, and nearly 700 career wins, he’s the winningest coach in program history—and a leader whose impact stretches far beyond the scoreboard. In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Brandon shares the blueprint for sustaining excellence year

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Episode💯: Sue Enquist

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/08/22

Episode 100 – Legendary Leadership with Sue EnquistIt’s a milestone moment on Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers—our 100th episode—and there’s no better guest to celebrate with than Sue Enquist.One of the most respected coaches in college athletics, Sue helped lead UCLA to 5 NCAA Division I National Championships and another 6 as a player and assistant coach. Today, she’s a sought-after consultant and speaker whose influence reaches far beyond softball. Most recently, she worked with the USA

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Episode #90: Jeff Gard

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/07/18

Significant Coaching with Jeff Gard – UW-Platteville Head Men’s Basketball CoachThis week’s episode is a courtside seat to the coaching journey of Jeff Gard, the longtime Head Men’s Basketball Coach at UW-Platteville. We talk hoops, leadership, and the incredible influence of the legendary Coach Jerry Petitgoue, who helped shape Jeff's values both on and off the court.Coach Gard opens up about:Competing in the always-loaded WIAC conferenceRecruiting without an offer???How he builds a program

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Episode #88: Dr. James Troha

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/07/11

Leading Through the Gray: A Candid Conversation with Dr. James TrohaIn this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Dr. James Troha—President of Juniata College and Chair of the NCAA Division III Presidents Council—joins the show for a candid conversation about the state of higher education, college athletics, and student well-being. With honesty, humor, and deep empathy, Dr. Troha and Coach Rogers discuss the urgent challenges facing today’s campuses, including mental health, the national pushback on

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Episode #86: Chris Bunch

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/07/04

Brotherhood, Basketball & Building Men – A Coaching Conversation with Chris BunchDescription: In this episode of Significant Coaching, I sit down with one of my great friends in the world of college sports—Coach Chris Bunch, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Webster University. Chris and I started our college coaching journeys nearly 25 years ago in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, where our teams had epic battles and an instant respect was formed.This conversation is

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