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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 #155: Katelyn Smith on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/03/01

Division II Recruiting Reality | Katelyn Smith | Part IIIn Part 2 of this Significant Recruiting conversation, Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith breaks down the realities of recruiting at the NCAA Division II level.This episode covers:How the transfer portal is changing roster opportunitiesWhy high school athletes are now competing with college transfersWhat NIL actually looks like at the Division II levelHow partial scholarships and financial planning workWhat Division II

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Episode #153: Dawson Dickson on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/02/23

🎙️ The JUCO Reset: How Junior College Helps You Rebuild and Move Forward Sometimes the recruiting journey doesn’t go the way you planned.The good news? Junior college can be the reset that changes everything.In Part 2 of my conversation with Dawson Dickson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Great Bay Community College (NH), we talk about how the JUCO pathway gives student-athletes the opportunity to grow, develop, and reposition themselves for the right four-year opportunity.In this episode, we

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Episode #149: Emily Kohan on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/02/09

🏐 What Division I Volleyball Recruiting Really Looks Like | Emily Kohan In Part 2 of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Emily Kohan, NCAA Division I Head Volleyball Coach at Colorado State University, to break down what the recruiting process actually looks like from a coach’s perspective.Coach Kohan pulls back the curtain on how Division I programs evaluate athletes, how early the recruiting timeline really starts, and what families need to

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Episode #148: Emily Kohan

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/02/06

🏐 Emily Kohan on Building a Sustainable Division I Volleyball Program at Colorado StateIn this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Emily Kohan, head coach of Colorado State Volleyball, to break down what it really takes to build and sustain a successful NCAA Division I program in today’s college athletics landscape.Four years into her tenure as head coach, Kohan shares how she leads with intention—developing systems, prioritizing communication, retaining players

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Episode #147: John Payan on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/02/01

John Payan on the Recruiting Fit Truth About Division III Basketball | (Part 2) In Part 2 of this Significant Coaching conversation, Matt Rogers continues his discussion with John Payan, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Coe College, with a deep dive into what college basketball recruiting actually looks like from the coach’s seat.Payan breaks down how he builds his roster—starting with fit as a student and person before anything basketball-related—why winning your “backyard” matters, and how

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Episode #146: John Payan

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/01/30

🏀 John Payan on Mindset, Accountability, and Building a Program That Holds Under Pressure | Significant Coaching Podcast In Part 1 of this Significant Coaching conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with John Payan, head men’s basketball coach at Coe College, for a deep, honest discussion about what it really takes to build a program that lasts.Payan shares lessons from his rise through the coaching ranks—from grinding as a graduate assistant to helping lead back-to-back NCAA Tournament teams, and now

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Episode #145: Dr. Bob Dranoff on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/01/26

The Commissioner's Take on Recruiting: Fit, Expectations, and the Division II Reality | Bob Dranoff (Part 2) In Part 2 of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Dr. Bob Dranoff—long-time athletic director at Molloy University, former administrator at St. John’s University, and recently retired commissioner of the NCAA Division II East Coast Conference—for a realistic look at college recruiting.This episode focuses on what coaches, families, and

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Episode #144: Dr. Bob Dranoff

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/01/23

🎙️ From the Commissioner’s Chair: What NCAA Division II Leadership Really Looks Like | Bob Dranoff What does it actually mean to lead an NCAA conference?In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Bob Dranoff, former Commissioner of the East Coast Conference, for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at leadership from the highest level of Division II athletics.Bob shares what most coaches and athletic directors never get to see—the reality of conference leadership

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Episode #143: Candace Moats on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/01/18

🎙️ 3-Peat Perspective: How Candace Moats Recruits for Championships That LastHow do you win a three-peat—and keep doing it without burning out your culture, your players, or yourself?On Part 2 of this two-part series on the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers continues the conversation with Candace Moats, Head Volleyball Coach at Indiana Wesleyan University, AVCA Coach of the Year, and leader of a program that has captured three consecutive NAIA National Championships.This episode zeroes in

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Episode #141: Sue Amendt on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/01/12

🎓 Small Town Roots, Smart Recruiting DecisionsCoach Sue Amendt on Fit, Perspective & Guiding the College JourneyIn Part 2 of this two-part conversation, the Significant Recruiting Podcast shifts the focus to college recruiting with Hall of Fame volleyball coach Sue Amendt—bringing together the rare and valuable perspective of a former college athlete, a longtime high school coach, and a parent of two college athletes.Growing up in Lena, Illinois, and coaching for more than 26 years in a

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Episode #140: Sue Amendt

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2026/01/09

🎙️ Built in a Small Town, Built to Last 🏐Coach Sue Amendt on Coaching, Community & Raising Athletes the Right WayWhat does it look like to build a championship program—and a meaningful life—in a town of just 2,000 people?In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with longtime friend and Hall of Fame volleyball coach Sue Amendt, the legendary leader of the Lena-Winslow Panthers. Growing up together in Lena, Illinois, Matt and Sue reflect on how small-town

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Episode #139: Grant Leonard on Recruiting

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2026/01/05

🎙️ Division I Recruiting, Unfiltered with Coach Grant Leonard🏀 In this Significant Recruiting Podcast episode, Matt Rogers is joined by Grant Leonard, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Queens University of Charlotte, for Part 2 of their conversation—focused entirely on Division I college recruiting.Coach Leonard breaks down how recruiting has changed, what coaches are really watching when they evaluate recruits, and why so many families misunderstand how Division I decisions are made.This episode is

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Trailer: The Significant Coaching Podcast Season 3

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2026/01/02

🎙️ The Significant Coaching Podcast Season 3Significant Coaching and Recruiting Podcast returns for Season 3 with deeper conversations about coaching, leadership, and college recruiting.Hosted by former head college coach, athletic director, and national scout Matt Rogers, the show features honest interviews with athletes, coaches, and leaders making a real impact at the high school, college, and professional levels. With experience helping over 4,000 student-athletes reach college athletics, Matt

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Episode #137: Donnie Danklefsen on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/29

🥎🎓 Recruiting the Right Way | Coach Donnie Danklefsen (Trine Softball) — Significant RecruitingHow do you end Season 2 of the Significant Coaching and Recruiting Podcast? A great 2-part conversation with one of the best college softball coaches in he country! That's how!In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, I’m joined by Donnie Danklefsen, Head Softball Coach at Trine University and a 2x NCAA National Champion.Coach Donnie breaks down how he evaluates recruits, why GPA

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Episode #135: Karrah Davis on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/22

🎙️ Trust the Process: Recruiting, Patience & Perspective with Karrah Davis 🏐In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with Karrah Davis, Head Volleyball Coach at the NCAA Division III University of Dubuque — one of the great young coaches in college volleyball today.Coach Davis brings a rare and valuable recruiting perspective shaped by every step of the journey. From being an All-American student-athlete at Dubuque, to learning the craft as

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Episode #134: Karrah Davis

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/19

🎙️ Building Culture, Joy, and Sustained Success in NCAA Division III Volleyball 🏐In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Karrah Davis, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Dubuque and one of the great young coaches in NCAA Division III.After watching her coach live this past season, Matt was struck by the identity of her program — disciplined yet joyful, gritty yet strategic, competitive yet deeply connected. That identity has translated into results:

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Episode #133: Bet Naumovski on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/15

🎙️ What Division II Coaches Really Look For: Recruiting with Bet Naumovski 🏀In Part 2 of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with world-class coach Bet Naumovski to unpack what NCAA Division II coaches are truly looking for in the recruiting process.Drawing from decades of experience building championship teams at Queens College, Bet offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how Division II recruiting really works—why fit matters more than flash, how coaches evaluate potential beyond

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Episode #131: Mike Candrea on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/08

🎙️ Mike Candrea on Evaluating Talent, Building Championship Rosters, and the Future of RecruitingIn this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt sits down with one of the most respected leaders in the history of college athletics—Mike Candrea, Hall of Fame coach, eight-time NCAA National Champion at the University of Arizona, former USA Olympic Head Coach, and one of the sharpest minds in the world of athlete evaluation.Coach Candrea breaks down what truly matters in the recruiting

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Episode #129: Dr. Katherine Fell & Brandi Laurita on...

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/12/01

🎙️ How Colleges Build Their Rosters: Inside the Room With Findlay’s President & VPIn this episode of Significant Recruiting, we’re giving families what they rarely get—insight straight from the top. Matt sits down with Dr. Katherine Fell, President of the University of Findlay, and Brandi Laurita, Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics, to unpack how colleges truly build their rosters and what “fit” really means from an institutional perspective.Most families learn too late that

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Episode #128: Dr. Katherine Fell & Brandi Laurita

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/11/28

🎙️ Leading With Purpose: Findlay’s President & VP Share the PlaybookIn this week’s Significant Coaching episode, Matt sits down with two remarkable leaders shaping the future of the University of Findlay — Dr. Katherine Fell, President, and Brandi Laurita, Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics.Together, they break down what it takes to build a campus where people feel known, supported, and challenged to grow. From leadership clarity to campus culture to the powerful relationship

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