Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers
đ 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 Rogersâwho has led multiple teams to the NCAA National Tournament and helped over 4,000 student-athletes achieve their dream of playing their sport in collegeâthe show features honest conversations with coaches, athletic leaders, and professionals building teams and coaching individuals the right way. Matt is a national motivational speaker and also consults with small colleges across the country, creating significant recruiting, retention, and growth strategies for athletic departments navigating a rapidly changing landscape. He is also the author of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes and the companion Recruitâs Journal Series for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. This isnât a highlight reel or a hot-take show -- Itâs a behind-the-scenes look at how championship programs are builtâand how strong, confident, and healthy athletes become strong, confident adults. Every week: Fridays â Coaching & Leadership Episodes Program building, culture, staff development, and leading under pressure. Mondays â Recruiting Episodes Clear, practical conversations about todayâs college recruiting process for athletes, families, and coaches. đĽ You can now watch the video version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers đ Learn more at coachmattrogers.com đ New episodes every Monday and Friday
Episodes
đď¸ Built in a Small Town, Built to Last đ
Coach Sue Amendt on Coaching, Community & Raising Athletes the Right Way
What does it look like to build a championship programâand a meaningful lifeâin 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...
đď¸ Division I Recruiting, Unfiltered with Coach Grant Leonard
đ In this Significant Recruiting Podcast episode, Matt Rogers is joined by Grant Leonard, Head Menâs Basketball Coach at Queens University of Charlotte, for Part 2 of their conversationâfocused 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 fami...
đď¸ Season 3, Episode 1: Coaching, Culture & Leadership with Coach Grant Leonard đ
To open Season 3 of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Grant Leonard, Head Menâs 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 programâcult...
đď¸ The Significant Coaching Podcast Season 3
Significant 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 experien...
đĽđ Recruiting the Right Way | Coach Donnie Danklefsen (Trine Softball) â Significant Recruiting
How 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, Iâm joined by Donnie Danklefsen, Head Softball Coach at Trine University and a 2x NCAA National Cham...
đĽđ Building Champions the Right Way | Coach Donnie DanklefsenÂ
What does it take to build a championship programâand 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,...
đď¸ Trust the Process: Recruiting, Patience & Perspective with Karrah Davis đ
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 â 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 ...
đď¸ Building Culture, Joy, and Sustained Success in NCAA Division III Volleyball đ
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 â disciplined yet joyful, gritty yet strategic, competit...
đď¸ Â What Division II Coaches Really Look For: Recruiting with Bet Naumovski đ
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 worksâwhy fit...
đď¸ Coaching That Transforms: A Conversation with Bet Naumovski
In this weekâs episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with longtime friend and decorated Queens College Head Women's Basketball Coach Elizabeth âBetâ Naumovski. Bet is the all-time winningest coach in program history and one of the most respected leaders in NCAA Division II womenâs basketball.
From building a nationally recognized powerho...
đď¸ Mike Candrea on Evaluating Talent, Building Championship Rosters, and the Future of Recruiting
In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt sits down with one of the most respected leaders in the history of college athleticsâMike 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 evaluatio...
đď¸ Mike Candrea: Lessons From a Legend
In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with one of the greatest leaders in the history of college athleticsâMike 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 wh...
đď¸ How Colleges Build Their Rosters: Inside the Room With Findlayâs President & VP
In this episode of Significant Recruiting, weâre giving families what they rarely getâinsight 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 âfitâ really means fr...
đď¸ Leading With Purpose: Findlayâs President & VP Share the Playbook
In this weekâs Significant Coaching episode, Matt sits down with two remarkable leaders shaping the future of the University of Findlay â 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...
đĽ One Dad, One Recruiting Journey: The Brian Olehy Conversation
This week on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt sits down for a real, unfiltered talk with a parent in the middle of the recruiting journey. đď¸đ¨âđ§
About a year ago, Brian Olehy reached out for guidance on his daughter Kelseyâs path to college volleyball. Since then, his family has gone all-in: the free recruiting strategy session, film evaluation, the Significa...
𧠠Heather Macy on Leadership & Culture Building
 In todayâs episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with Heather Macy, the new Head Womenâs Basketball Coach at Nova Southeastern University and one of college basketballâs most respected program builders. With over 350 career wins, championship-level turnarounds, and a national reputation for her work in leadership and emotional intelligence, Co...
đ Sophie Scott | From Cal-Berkeley to Whatâs Next: A Two-Chapter Recruiting Journey
On 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 setbac...
đ§Â Sophie Scott | Resilience, Leadership, and the Grind of Division I Athletics
On this weekâs 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 ...
đď¸ Dr. Greg Lott: How to Find the Right College Fit
In 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 lensâhelping coaches...
đď¸ Leading with Intention: Human Development, Culture, and Coaching Growth with Dr. Greg Lott (Otterbein University)Â
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, leade...
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