Significant Recruiting with Jeff Gard – Earning the Offer

In this episode of Significant Recruiting, I sit down with Jeff Gard, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, to talk about what truly matters in the recruiting process.

Coach Gard pulls back the curtain on how D3 coaches evaluate recruits — and it’s not just about stats. We talk about:

• How effort, energy, and communication shape a recruit’s chances
• What separates a good high school player from a great college teammate
• And why fit, development, and long-term growth should guide your decision-making

Whether you’re just getting started or deep in the process, Coach Gard offers practical advice that every recruit and family needs to hear.

🎯 Listen now and get clear on what it takes to be recruited — and to thrive when you get there.

🎧 Find the episode and more resources at coachmattrogers.com — including Significant Recruiting, The Recruit’s Journal, and the Significant Recruiting Launchpad online course.

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