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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 #139: Grant Leonard on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

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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Episode #127: Brian Olehy

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/11/24

🔥 One Dad, One Recruiting Journey: The Brian Olehy ConversationThis week on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt sits down for a real, unfiltered talk with a parent in the middle of the recruiting journey. 🎙️👨‍👧About a year ago, Brian Olehy reached out for guidance on his daughter Kelsey’s path to college volleyball. Since then, his family has gone all-in: the free recruiting strategy session, film evaluation, the Significant Recruiting book, the Volleyball Recruit’s Journal, and the

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Episode #126: Heather Macy

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/11/21

🎧 Heather Macy on Leadership & Culture Building In today’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with Heather Macy, the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Nova Southeastern University and one of college basketball’s most respected program builders. With over 350 career wins, championship-level turnarounds, and a national reputation for her work in leadership and emotional intelligence, Coach Macy shares the standards and habits that have shaped her coaching career.From

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Episode #125: Sophie Scott on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/11/17

🏐 Sophie Scott | From Cal-Berkeley to What’s Next: A Two-Chapter Recruiting JourneyOn this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Sophie Scott, Senior Middle Hitter at Cal-Berkeley Volleyball, to talk about her recruiting journey from high school… and now again as a 5th-year senior preparing for her final season at a new program.Sophie discusses early communication, decision-making, injury setbacks, and what she’s learned along the way. Recently honored with the

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Episode #123: Dr. Greg Lott on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/11/10

🎙️ Dr. Greg Lott: How to Find the Right College FitIn this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Greg Lott, Director of Athletics at Otterbein University, to break down what families and athletes really need to understand about the college recruiting process.Dr. Lott explains how Otterbein approaches recruiting through both a human development lens and a roster strategy lens—helping coaches identify the “sweet spot” roster size for their program, protecting

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Episode #121: Quentin Acree on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/11/03

🎧 Quentin “Coach Q” Acree: The Art of Evaluating Character in Recruiting🏀 In this week’s Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Quentin “Coach Q” Acree — Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Christopher Newport University — to talk about what really matters in the recruiting process.Coach Q, one of the brightest young minds in college basketball, pulls back the curtain on how championship programs evaluate talent, toughness, and fit. He shares why character and IQ often

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Episode #118: Will Chavis

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/24

🎙️ From Bobby Knight to Drexel: The Humble Leadership of Will Chavis 🏀In this episode of The Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Will Chavis, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Drexel University — and one of the most grounded, inspiring voices in college basketball today.From being Bobby Knight’s first recruit at Texas Tech to a decade-long professional career in Europe, to developing NBA players and leading young men at every level — Coach Chavis’s journey is a

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Episode #117: Vinny Barber on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/20

📬 “Clarity Wins: A Recruit’s Playbook with Coach Vinny Barber” 🤼‍♂️🧭 In Part 2, Coach Vinny Barber—Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at the University of Lynchburg—gets practical about recruiting for high school athletes, parents, and coaches. Drawing from concrete examples in the conversation, Vinny shows what actually earns attention, builds trust, and moves you up a coach’s list—without the fluff. You’ll hear: Communication that counts — how to reach out with purpose, follow up, and keep it

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Episode #116: Vinny Barber Returns

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/17

🧱 “Build It Brick by Brick: Culture, Courage, and the Lynchburg Way” 🤼‍♂️What does it take to build a college program from zero—culture first, wins second, significance always? In this episode, Coach Vinny Barber returns (last seen in Episode 15) as the newly named Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at the University of Lynchburg to unpack the real work of starting something enduring. We talk through the vision for a state-of-the-art wrestling facility, the standards that shape day-one culture, and how to

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Episode #114: Luke Falk

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/10

🎙 Luke Falk: Mind Strength, Mental Health, and the Quarterback’s Journey 🏈From walk-on to record-breaking quarterback at Washington State, to playing in the NFL, and now author of The Mind Strength Playbook—Luke Falk’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. In this powerful episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Luke joins Matt Rogers to discuss the mental side of performance, the lessons he’s carried from his time with Coach Mike Leach, and how his own battles have shaped

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Episode #113: Ruth Nelson on Recruiting

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/06

🎙️ Beyond the Offer: Ruth N. Nelson on Finding the Right Fit 🏐✨Ruth N. Nelson has lived every side of the recruiting process—Division I head coach at Houston, LSU, and Iowa, U.S. National Team coach, mentor to legends like Flo Hyman and Rita Crockett, and now the founder of BYOP® (Bring Your Own Parent) and GoKids.In this episode, Ruth shares powerful lessons every athlete and parent needs to hear about the realities of recruiting, how to prepare for opportunities, and what truly matters when

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Episode #112: Ruth N. Nelson

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers ·

2025/10/04

🎙️ Ruth N. Nelson – Pioneer, Innovator, Trailblazer in Women’s Sports 🚀🏐When you talk about pioneers in women’s athletics, Ruth N. Nelson is on the shortlist. With 557 career wins as a Division I head coach at Houston, LSU, and Iowa—and as a U.S. National coach—Ruth helped shape the aftermath of Title IX and build opportunities for generations of athletes. In this episode, Ruth shares stories from coaching legends like Flo Hyman, Rita Crockett, and Rose Magers, to creating innovative programs

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