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What really catches a college basketball coach's attention? And what can make that same coach walk away from a recruit? Karim MacDonald, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Green River College, returns for Part 2 of our conversation on The Significant Recruiting Podcast to discuss college basketball recruiting, player evaluation, and the opportunities available through the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). Coach MacDonald shares his perspective on what separates recruits beyond their basketball skills, including competitiveness, effort, attitude, body language, and preparation. We also explore why two-year colleges deserve serious consideration from athletes and families navigating the recruiting process. In this episode, we discuss: What college coaches look for when evaluating prospective student-athletes.The behaviors that can quickly turn a coach away from a recruit.Why the NWAC can be an excellent pathway to four-year college athletics.The importance of player development, academics, and maturity.How recruits can evaluate college programs and coaching environments.Why athletes must take ownership of their recruiting journey.Whether you're considering NCAA, NAIA, or two-year college opportunities, this conversation offers perspective on finding the right college fit. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

What has to change before a struggling program starts winning? For Coach Karim McDonald, it started with the people, the relationships, and the environment. In Part 1, Matt Rogers welcomes his friend Karim McDonald, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Green River College in Auburn, Washington. After working with Karim and the Green River Athletics staff this summer, Matt gets to share the energy, honesty, and care Karim brings to coaching. They discuss the foundation behind Green River’s turnaround and its 2023 NWAC Championship game appearance, building confidence throughout the roster, and holding players accountable while making sure they know you care. Karim also shares how three former players changed his approach to coaching. Together, Matt and Karim reflect on their own mistakes, learning to see the game through their players’ eyes, and creating relationships where athletes feel comfortable speaking up. It’s a conversation about building a program—and being willing to grow alongside the people you coach. Come back for Part 2 as Matt and Karim discuss recruiting and the opportunities available through two-year college basketball. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Also, check out the companion workbooks The Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball Recruit's Journals at coachmattrogers.com or amazon.com. Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

Jordan Fee, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Lamar University, returns for Part 2 of his conversation with Matt Rogers on The Significant Recruiting Podcast. Coach Fee shares his perspective on what college coaches actually look for in recruits, why character and competitiveness matter as much as talent, and how athletes can attract opportunities without becoming consumed by exposure, rankings, and recruiting attention. Matt and Jordan also discuss: Why athletes should never lose their love and joy for playing basketball.What separates a good basketball player from someone Coach Fee wants in his program.Why effort, defense, and impacting winning can matter more than scoring.Understanding what your recruitment is telling you about your appropriate college level.Why parents need to allow their kids to struggle, fail, and develop independence.Lessons from Jordan's own college playing experience.What makes Lamar University and the Beaumont community special.One of Coach Fee's most important messages to families is simple: Don't let the recruiting process steal the joy of playing the game. This is a valuable conversation for high school athletes, parents, and coaches navigating today's changing college recruiting landscape. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

Jordan Fee is back on The Significant Coaching Podcast! The new Head Men's Basketball Coach at Lamar University joins Matt Rogers for his second appearance, bringing the same energy, passion, and perspective that make him one of the most exciting young coaches in college basketball. After engineering one of the greatest single-season turnarounds in NCAA history at Gannon University, Fee made the difficult decision to return to an Assistant Coaching role at Florida Atlantic. Now leading his first NCAA Division I program, he shares why that decision was so important to his growth as a coach and leader. In Part 1, Matt and Jordan discuss the challenges of building a roster in today's transfer portal environment, maintaining perspective while navigating the pressures of college coaching, staying true to an offensive philosophy, and empowering Assistant Coaches and players to take ownership of their development. It's a terrific conversation about leadership, growth, and the importance of surrounding yourself with great people while building something significant. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Also, check out the companion workbooks The Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball Recruit's Journals at coachmattrogers.com or amazon.com. Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

What are college coaches really looking for in a recruit, and how can families make better decisions about their college future? In Episode 206 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers welcomes back Cameron "Cam" Hill, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, for Part 2 of their conversation. With more than a decade of success leading one of NCAA Division III's most accomplished women's basketball programs, Coach Hill brings a valuable perspective on recruiting, evaluating student-athletes, and finding the right college fit. Matt and Cam explore the importance of communication, character, academic preparation, and understanding what really matters when choosing a college. In this episode: What college coaches look for beyond athletic abilityWhy recruits need to communicate and advocate for themselvesCommon mistakes families make during recruitingUnderstanding the value of NCAA Division III athleticsFinding the right academic, athletic, and personal fitPreparing student-athletes for college and life beyond sportsWhether you're a prospective college athlete, parent, high school coach, or recruiting advisor, this conversation offers practical perspective on navigating the recruiting process with greater confidence and purpose. Missed Part 1? Check out Episode 205, Coaching Beyond Wins & Losses, where Matt and Cam discuss coaching leadership, championship culture, and developing better people through athletics. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

Ep. 205: Coaching Beyond Wins & Losses | Cameron Hill, Trinity University | Part 1 What does it take to build a winning basketball program while developing better people? Trinity University Head Women's Basketball Coach Cameron "Cam" Hill joins Matt Rogers for Episode 205 of The Significant Coaching Podcast. With eight conference championships, eight NCAA Tournament appearances, and a career winning percentage above 80%, Coach Hill knows a thing or two about winning. But his approach to coaching goes well beyond the scoreboard. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Matt and Cam discuss coaching leadership, building championship cultures, developing accountability, preparing young people for college, and the responsibility coaches have to develop great people, not just great athletes. It's a conversation for coaches, parents, and anyone who believes the true significance of coaching extends far beyond wins and losses. Part 2 will focus on college recruiting and helping student-athletes find their best college fit. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Also, check out the companion workbooks The Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball Recruit's Journals at coachmattrogers.com or amazon.com. Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

What happens when a coach's ego gets in the way of developing student-athletes? In Episode 204 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Coach Matt Rogers reflects on 30 years of coaching, the mistakes he's made, and how his understanding of leadership, relationships, and putting athletes first has evolved. From coaching individuals instead of just teams to knowing when to challenge, encourage, listen, or simply get out of the way, Matt explores what it really means to coach without ego. In this episode: The difference between healthy and unhealthy ego in coachingWhy relationships matter more than wins and lossesCoaching individuals within a team environmentWhen to praise, challenge, and correct athletesUsing the Socratic method to develop player leadershipGiving student-athletes the tools and confidence to love their sportWhy great coaches never stop learningWhether you're a high school coach, college coach, athletic director, or parent, this conversation challenges us to rethink what it means to lead young people. Subscribe to The Significant Coaching Podcast for real conversations about coaching, college recruiting, leadership, parenting, and the student-athlete experience. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

Your dream school might not even be on your list yet. In Episode 203 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers uses Goldilocks and his daughter’s visits to Nebraska, Nebraska Wesleyan, and Creighton to explore finding a college that feels “just right.” Matt explains why recruits should contact 5–10 schools at every division level, respond to coaches who show real interest, and evaluate the people, academics, affordability, and opportunities behind the school’s name. Keep your dream school on the list—but give yourself permission to discover a different dream. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

Didn't hear back from your dream school? Time to give up! A college coach told you you're not good enough? Give up! Your friends are getting recruited and you're not? Might as well quit! Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? That's exactly the point. In Episode 202 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Coach Matt Rogers tackles the unreasonable reasons student-athletes abandon their college recruiting dreams long before they've exhausted their opportunities. Rejection, impatience, comparison, unrealistic expectations, and the unwillingness to consider different college pathways can turn an already challenging process into an unnecessarily frustrating experience. But here's the reality: Just because the schools you want aren't recruiting you doesn't mean there aren't great schools that want you. With more than 25 years of experience in athletics, including serving as a college head coach, athletics director, and recruiting advisor, Coach Rogers challenges recruits and their families to stop making excuses, rethink their expectations, and recognize the opportunities right in front of them. Your recruiting journey doesn't have to go exactly as planned to have a significant ending. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

Before your child’s next sports season begins, ask yourself one question: What would make you happy? In Episode 201 of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Coach Matt Rogers challenges parents to write down what they hope their child will experience—and how they expect their child’s coach to treat them—before playing time, wins, and losses stir up emotions. Drawing from his experiences as a coach and a dad, Matt explores ten ways to set thoughtful expectations, support your athlete, and recognize growth beyond the scoreboard. Topics include: Separating your expectations from your child’s goals.Defining honest communication, patient teaching, and respectful coaching.Understanding how accountability and care work together.Helping your child navigate disappointment and communicate with their coach.Examining how your own reactions affect your child’s experience.If your child finishes the season more confident, connected, resilient, and eager to grow, would that make you happy—even without a championship or a starting spot? Listen to past episodes, explore college recruiting resources, and find the Significant Recruiting Playbook and companion journals at https://coachmattrogers.com. Watch The Significant Coaching Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers Subscribe, rate, and review to help more coaches and families join the conversation. Control what you can control, be humble, and keep chasing significance. Send us Fan Mail Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Casey Stanley, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II Westminster University in Utah, we get deep into the realities of college basketball recruiting. Casey explains why playing and developing at the D2 level can sometimes be a better path than sitting on a Division I roster—and how the transfer portal has changed the value of that decision. We also talk about what Casey REALLY looks for when evaluating recruits: 🏀 Why defense absolutely matters on recruiting film 🏀 Why scoring alone won’t get you recruited 🏀 How playing time and confidence impact development 🏀 What NIL offers can tell you about where you actually stand on a D1 roster 🏀 Why D2 has become a legitimate pathway to Division I 🏀 Why a high GPA immediately gets Casey’s attention 🏀 How recruits should email and contact college coaches 🏀 What high school coaches can do to help their athletes get recruited Casey gives families and athletes a college coach’s perspective on something we talk about constantly on this show: don’t simply chase the highest level. Find the opportunity where you can develop, compete and succeed. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

Casey Stanley, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Westminster University in Utah, joins Matt Rogers for Episode 199 of the Significant Coaching Podcast. Westminster competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), and Stanley arrives there after a fascinating journey through nearly two decades of college and prep basketball. After 15 years at the Division I level—including stops at Louisville and Iona working for Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances at UNC Wilmington—Casey took a very different path: national prep basketball. In Part 1, Casey talks about what it’s really like working for Rick Pitino, the prep school basketball world, and what running the national prep program at Layton Christian Academy taught him about recruiting from the other side. It’s a unique look at the experiences that prepared Casey to finally lead a college program of his own. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

What does college recruiting really look like from the coach’s side of the conversation? In Part 2 of my conversation with Babson College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kate Barnosky, we turn our attention to recruiting—what coaches are looking for, how athletes can separate themselves, and why finding the right fit goes far beyond basketball. Kate brings the perspective of a former college athlete and a coach who has recruited at the Division III and Division I levels. We talk about evaluating recruits, competitiveness, communication, expectations, playing time, fit, and what she wants prospective student-athletes to understand about the process. If you’re a high school athlete, parent, coach or anyone trying to better understand college recruiting, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ The Significant Coaching Podcast with Matt Rogers — Episode 198 Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

Babson College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kate Barnosky joins Matt Rogers for a conversation about connecting with today’s athletes without lowering expectations. Kate shares how she balances empathy and accountability, why coaches need to understand the individual they’re leading, and how Babson’s three core values—Connect. Communicate. Compete.—shape everything from relationships and recruiting to practices and player development. They also talk about adapting how we teach, building trust, creating competitive practices, learning from great mentors, and pushing athletes toward their potential while still coaching the whole person. It’s a conversation about what significant coaching looks like with today’s student-athletes. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.

What happens when a coach becomes the parent of a college recruit? Mike Klinzing, Co-Host of the Hoop Heads Podcast, returns for Part II of The Significant Coaching Podcast to talk about navigating college recruiting with his own son—and how different the process looks when it’s your own kid. Mike and Matt discuss realistically evaluating an athlete’s ability, identifying the right level, separating the role of coach from the role of parent, communicating with college coaches, and keeping the student-athlete at the center of the decision. Having experienced college athletics as a Division I player, coach, and now recruiting parent, Mike offers a unique perspective on what families can learn from the process—and why finding the right fit matters more than chasing a particular level. 🎙️ The Significant Coaching Podcast | Episode 196 Listen at CoachMattRogers.com/podcast. Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance.  Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together:  Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education?  Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak:  Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow?  Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow?  Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.