🔥 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. 🎙️👨‍👧

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 Significant Recruiting Launchpad online classes. 📘✏️🎥

The results speak for themselves — Kelsey earned her first offer early in her junior year and continues to build strong, meaningful conversations with college coaches who match her ability, values, and priorities. 📨🏐🎓

Brian wasn’t given talking points. He wasn’t asked to endorse anything. This is simply a dad talking honestly about what he's learned, what he's felt, and what he wish he knew sooner. 💬❤️

If you're a parent unsure where to go next… or simply craving a real perspective from someone who’s “made the jump,” this episode will give you confidence, clarity, and direction. 👉✨

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 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 culture building and accountability to developing resilient athletes and creating elite daily environments, this conversation gives coaches practical takeaways they can apply right away.

Before you go, visit CoachMattRogers.com to schedule a free recruiting strategy session, explore the Significant Recruiting book, and check out the brand-new Basketball Recruit’s Journal.

And don’t miss Monday’s Significant Recruiting episode with Brian Olehy—a former coach and a dad using the Significant Recruiting tools and resources to help his daughter Kelsey navigate her recruiting journey with clarity and confidence.

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🏐 Sophie Scott | From Cal-Berkeley to What’s 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 setbacks, and what she’s learned along the way. Recently honored with the Cal HOPE Courage Award, she shares powerful insights for athletes and parents navigating the constantly changing world of college recruiting.

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🎧  Sophie Scott | Resilience, Leadership, and the Grind of Division I Athletics

On this week’s 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 to play at the Power 4 level and dealing with all the things athletes just one generation before her never had to worry about:  NIL, social media branding, coast to coast conference travel, and the chaos of the Transfer Portal.

Sophie’s story is one of resilience, gratitude, and perspective—an inspiring reminder that success in college sports isn’t just about performance, but about purpose and perseverance.

This episode also includes a quick shoutout to former guest and friend of the show Coach Sue Webber, who introduced Matt to Sophie.

🎙️ Significant Coaching is hosted by Matt Rogers—author of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes and creator of The Volleyball Recruit’s Journal, available now at CoachMattRogers.com

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🎙️ 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 lens—helping coaches identify the “sweet spot” roster size for their program, protecting athlete development, and ensuring every athlete has meaningful opportunity to grow. He shares how recruits can stand out by demonstrating self-awareness, initiative, and a clear understanding of why they want to be part of a program—not just that they want to play.

If you’re a parent, coach, or student-athlete navigating recruiting, this conversation offers clarity, direction, and a healthier framework for making the right decision—not just the loudest or flashiest one.

Learn more about Dr. Greg Lott and Otterbein Athletics:
 https://otterbeincardinals.com/staff-directory/dr-greg-lott/434

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🎙️ Leading with Intention: Human Development, Culture, and Coaching Growth with Dr. Greg Lott (Otterbein University) 

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, leadership, and student-athlete development—learn as much outside the classroom as inside it. 

The conversation dives into identity, emotional intelligence, and mental health in college athletics, and how coaches can create environments where young people grow as whole human beings. Dr. Lott also breaks down his practical framework for hiring coaches based on program needs—whether the moment calls for a recruiter, a tactician, or a culture-builder—and shares how Otterbein’s coaching pods foster collaboration, reflection, and continued professional growth. 

Learn more about Dr. Lott and his work at Otterbein University here:
 https://otterbeincardinals.com/staff-directory/dr-greg-lott/434
 

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🎧  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 outweigh statistics, what coaches look for during a bad game, and how parents can either help — or hurt — their child’s recruiting journey.

You’ll also hear Coach Q explain why film doesn’t lie, why toughness and consistency are non-negotiables, and why recruits must learn to play hard before they ever learn to play “perfect.” He even offers simple, powerful advice to 16-year-olds who dream of playing college basketball: compete relentlessly and know who you are.

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— Matt breaks down what NIL really means and how it’s reshaping families, coaches, and universities at every level.

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🎙 Quentin Acree: Toughness Together — The Christopher Newport Standard  

This week on the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Quentin Acree, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Christopher Newport University
— one of the premier programs in all of Division III basketball. 

Coach Q shares how CNU’s championship culture is built on humility, accountability, and daily consistency. From practice habits to personal growth, he reminds coaches everywhere that great programs grow great people first. 

Matt also gives a special shoutout to RIT Men’s Basketball Coach — and Significant Coaching family member — Dominic Parker for introducing him to Coach Q, highlighting how strong relationships within the coaching community create opportunities for learning and growth. 

And don’t miss this week’s blog at CoachMattRogers.com, where Matt breaks down what NIL really means — and how it’s impacting families, coaches, and universities across every level of college sports. 

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🎙️ Built for the Modern Game: Will Chavis on NIL, the Portal, and the Future of Recruiting 🏀

In this episode of The Significant Recruiting Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Will Chavis, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Drexel University, for a powerful and practical look at today’s ever-changing recruiting world.

From being Bobby Knight’s first recruit at Texas Tech to playing professionally across Europe and now mentoring Division I athletes, Coach Chavis has lived every corner of the basketball journey. What makes his story remarkable is not just his experience — it’s his perspective.

In this conversation, Will breaks down the realities of NIL and the transfer portal in a way few coaches can. He explains how both can serve athletes when handled with purpose and honesty — and why the best programs are the ones willing to adapt with integrity.

Whether you’re a recruit, a parent, or a coach, this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand what it really takes to thrive in the modern era of college athletics.

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🎙️ 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 masterclass in humility, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.

He opens up about what he learned from playing for legends, how his international experience shaped his coaching style, and why he believes the chaos of modern college athletics (NIL, transfer portal, player movement) is actually an opportunity to lead differently — with empathy, honesty, and hope.

If you love real conversations about coaching, culture, and character, this episode will hit home.

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