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Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers 🎙 Leadership. Purpose. College Sports Reimagined.This isn’t just another sports podcast.It’s where coaching meets calling, recruiting meets reality, and leadership is measured by impact—not just wins.Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers is where today’s most authentic and influential college coaches, athletic leaders, and changemakers come to talk real—about growth, grit, and the game behind the game.Hosted by former college coach and athletic director Matt

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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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Episode #84: Paul Svagdis

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/06/27

Building Championship Culture with Paul Svagdis – Westmont College Head Baseball CoachIn this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down with legendary baseball coach Paul Svagdis, now leading the program at Westmont College. With over 850 career wins, 10 conference titles, and a proven track record at every collegiate level, Coach Svagdis shares the core principles that have shaped his success—on and off the field.They discuss what it truly takes to build a winning culture, how to lead

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Episode #79: Brett Parker on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/06/09

🎙️ Significant Recruiting: What College Coaches Are Really Looking For – with Coach Brett ParkerIn this recruiting-focused bonus episode, Matt Rogers sits down with Coach Brett Parker, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Saint Leo University, to pull back the curtain on what really matters in the recruiting process. From evaluating talent and character to how COVID reshaped the recruiting landscape, Coach Parker offers honest, practical advice for families navigating the journey to college athletics.Whether

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Episode #74: Kyle Crookes

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/05/23

🎙️ Building Championship Culture with Coach Kyle CrookesIn this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Central Missouri, where tradition and excellence go hand in hand. Under Crookes' leadership, UCM has become a perennial powerhouse in Division II baseball — and today, we pull back the curtain on how he builds culture, develops players, and recruits with purpose.Coach Crookes shares how he evaluates recruits beyond

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Episode #72: Kevin Brooks

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/05/16

"Don't Mess with Happy" — Kevin Brooks on Building a DII Powerhouse at Angelo StateIn this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with one of the true legends of Division II baseball — Kevin Brooks, Head Baseball Coach at Angelo State University.With over 800 career wins, seven College World Series appearances, and a 2023 national title, Coach Brooks has turned ASU into a perennial powerhouse. But beyond the trophies and records, what makes him truly

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Episode #64: Carol Jue

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2025/04/04

🎙️ Full-Court Pressure: The Tenacity Behind Carol Jue’s Championship Coaching In this week’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Coach Carol Jue, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Chapman University. With over 300 career wins and countless accolades, Carol is the all-time winningest coach in Chapman’s history. She’s built a program that is a force to be reckoned with, leading the Panthers to nine NCAA Tournament appearances and multiple SCIAC titles.In this episode, we

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Episode #60: Kristen Dowling

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2025/03/07

🔥 One Day to Prepare, One Season to Dominate! 🔥In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Kristen Dowling, head women’s basketball coach at Whittier College, to talk about one of the most unbelievable coaching turnarounds in recent memory.Hired just one day before the season started, Coach Dowling took a 14-10 team and transformed them into a 21-5 powerhouse—without time to recruit, build a culture, or even get to know her players. How did she do it? Tune

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Episode #56: Pete Egbert

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/02/07

What does it take to build a championship-caliber program? In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Pete Egbert, the reigning NCAA Division III National Baseball Coach of the Year and leader of the 2024 National Champion Misericordia University Cougars. Coach Egbert shares his insights on leadership, team culture, and the recruiting process that helped turn Misericordia into a powerhouse.We dive into:✅ The mindset and habits that create sustained success✅ Key recruiting

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Episode #52: Kristina McSweeney

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2025/01/10

In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Kristina McSweeney, the uber-talented Head Softball Coach at South Dakota State University. Coach McSweeney shares her unique coaching philosophy, the powerful lessons she's learned throughout her career, and her deep passion for junior college sports. Her experience in building strong, competitive programs and developing not just athletes but well-rounded individuals shines through in this conversation.Whether

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Episode #44: Kyle Van Den Bosch

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2024/12/13

Kyle Van Den Bosch is in his 20th year as the head coach of the Northwestern College (NAIA) volleyball team entering 2024. Van Den Bosch boasts an impressive 525-147 overall record, winning nearly 80% of his matches while at NWC and is an eight-time Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Coach of the Year.Learn more about Kyle Van Den Bosch here: https://nwcraiders.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/coaches/kyle-van-den-bosch/2541Send us a textSupport the showLearn more and connect with Matt

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