🎙️ Significant Coaching Podcast – Featuring Paul Dill

This week’s episode begins with a heartfelt tribute to legendary high school basketball coach Jerry Petitgoue, who passed away this week. Coach Petitgoue was more than a Hall of Famer—to Matt, he was a mentor, a friend, and someone who shaped the way he coached, led, and lived. Matt didn't get the pleasure of playing for Coach, but he'll always be Matt's coach.

After the tribute, Matt is joined by Paul Dill, Head Volleyball Coach at MIT and one of the most consistently successful coaches in NCAA Division III history. With over 1,000 career wins coaching both men and women and a .772 winning percentage, Coach Dill has built a powerhouse program while working with one of the smallest recruiting pools in the country.

We dive into:

✅ How he recruits top-tier student-athletes who meet MIT’s elite academic standards
 ✅ Why he uses the Socratic method to develop smarter, more self-aware athletes
 ✅ What it takes to sustain excellence over nearly three decades
 ✅ Lessons every coach can apply about leadership, teaching, and culture-building

If you're a coach, athlete, or parent trying to understand what real coaching looks like, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

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🎙️ Significant Recruiting Podcast – Featuring Dan Mickle

In this episode, I’m joined by Dan Mickle, Head Volleyball Coach at York College of Pennsylvania and a certified mental performance consultant. We dive deep into what it really takes for volleyball players to stand out in today’s recruiting landscape—and it goes far beyond stats and highlight reels.

Dan shares:

• How mental performance plays a critical role in recruiting
• What coaches are looking for beyond talent
• How parents can recognize when their child is struggling mentally
• Tips for helping athletes play with joy, confidence, and purpose

Whether your daughter is navigating high school, club, or starting the recruiting process, this episode is packed with perspective every volleyball family should hear.

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🎙️ The Mind Behind the Athlete: Coaching Commitment with Dan Mickle

 In this powerful episode of Significant Coaching, Matt sits down with Dan Mickle—Head Volleyball Coach at York College of Pennsylvania and a nationally recognized performance psychology expert—for a conversation that goes far beyond the court.

Together, they explore how being part of a college athletic program prepares student-athletes for life after sports—jobs, relationships, and the kind of long-term commitments that truly matter. They dive deep into the mental side of athlete development, why mental toughness is more than a buzzword, and how coaches can shape character just as much as skill.

They also get honest about the good—and the not-so-good—of the club volleyball scene and how it’s shaping athletes before they ever arrive on campus.

Coach Mickle’s dual expertise as both a collegiate coach and performance consultant makes this a can’t-miss conversation for anyone serious about coaching with impact.

📘 Be sure to check out Matt’s newest resource for softball families—The Softball Recruit’s Journal. It’s the ultimate step-by-step guide to navigating college recruiting, now available with two awesome covers to choose from.

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🎙️ Significant Recruiting: What College Coaches Are Really Looking For – with Coach Brett Parker

In this recruiting-focused bonus episode, Matt Rogers sits down with Coach Brett Parker, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Saint Leo University, to pull back the curtain on what really matters in the recruiting process. From evaluating talent and character to how COVID reshaped the recruiting landscape, Coach Parker offers honest, practical advice for families navigating the journey to college athletics.

Whether you're a student-athlete or a parent trying to figure out where to start, this episode is packed with insight from a coach who’s been building successful programs for over 15 years.

📘 The Softball Recruit’s Journal and the Game Day version are now available on Amazon!
⚽ Journals for volleyball, baseball, soccer, and basketball are coming this summer.

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🎧 Rebuilding with Purpose – A Conversation with Coach Brett Parker

What does it take to turn around a college program? How do you stay committed when the results don’t come as quickly as you want?

In this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down with Coach Brett Parker, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Saint Leo University, to talk about the long game of leadership. From a Final Four run at Fort Hays State to his steady rebuild at Saint Leo, Parker shares what he's learned about patience, persistence, and personal growth—especially in the face of adversity.

They dive into what it’s really like to lead through tough seasons, how COVID reshaped recruiting and coaching, and why sometimes the most challenging years produce the most valuable lessons.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete—this one will remind you that significance isn’t built overnight.

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⚽Inside the Mind of a College Coach: How Adam Galla Evaluates Recruits ⚽

In this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Coach Matt Rogers sits down with Adam Galla, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Central Methodist University, for a candid look at what really matters in the recruiting process.

Coach Galla shares how he identifies the athletes who fit his program—not just in terms of skill, but character, mindset, and academic commitment. From what stands out in an email to how families can maximize college visits, this episode is packed with practical advice for athletes and parents navigating today’s recruiting landscape.

Plus, Coach Rogers introduces the upcoming Softball Recruit’s Journal, launching in June—a game-changing guide filled with email and call templates, college visit strategies, and decision-making tools to help families take control of their recruiting journey.

🎧 Listen now and start building your path to college athletics with clarity and confidence.
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 ⚽Building Culture, Shaping Men: Coach Adam Galla ⚽

 In this episode of Significant Coaching, we sit down with Adam Galla, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Central Methodist University, to explore how he's built winning programs by prioritizing culture, character, and consistency. From back-to-back championships at Westminster to his return to CMU, Coach Galla has a track record of transforming teams—on the field and in the classroom.

We talk about his coaching evolution, what it means to lead with significance, and why he believes in recruiting the right people before the right players. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, this conversation will challenge how you define success and inspire you to lead with a bigger purpose.

🎧 Stay tuned for Monday’s Significant Recruiting bonus episode with Coach Galla—where we go deeper into how he evaluates talent, what makes a recruit stand out, and how families can approach the recruiting process with clarity and confidence.

💻 Visit coachmattrogers.com to schedule a free recruiting strategy session and access tools to help you stay organized, prepared, and confident throughout the recruiting process.

📘 Don’t forget to check out Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, and keep an eye out for sport-specific recruiting journals — coming this summer.

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🎙️ Significant Recruiting with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at University of Central Missouri

In this special bonus episode of Significant Recruiting, Matt Rogers sits down with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at UCM, to talk about what really matters in the college recruiting process.

Coach Crookes breaks down the intangibles he looks for in recruits, how coachability and competitiveness separate serious players, and the biggest mistakes athletes and families make when trying to get noticed. Whether you’re a parent navigating the journey or a player chasing your shot, this episode is packed with real-world insight from one of the best in the business.

💻 Visit coachmattrogers.com to schedule a free recruiting strategy session and access tools to help you stay organized, prepared, and confident throughout the recruiting process.

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🎙️ Building Championship Culture with Coach Kyle Crookes

In this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Central Missouri, where tradition and excellence go hand in hand. Under Crookes' leadership, UCM has become a perennial powerhouse in Division II baseball — and today, we pull back the curtain on how he builds culture, develops players, and recruits with purpose.

Coach Crookes shares how he evaluates recruits beyond the stat sheet, why coachability matters more than hype, and what it takes to sustain elite performance year after year. From behind-the-scenes staff development to helping players become better men, this conversation is full of wisdom for coaches, athletes, and parents alike.

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📘 Don’t miss the 5-star rated book, Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes

🗓️ And coming this summer: sport-specific recruiting journals — companion tools to help athletes stay organized, reflective, and ready for their college journey.

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Bonus Episode – Significant Recruiting w/ Kevin Brooks: What College Coaches Are Really Looking For

In this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Matt Rogers is joined by Kevin Brooks, the legendary Head BaseballCoach at Angelo State University. With over 800 career wins, seven College World Series appearances, and a 2023 national championship, Coach Brooks brings decades of experience and insight into what it really takes to be recruited at the college level.

In this episode, Coach Brooks shares:

• What he looks for first when evaluating a recruit
• Why honesty and fit matter more than hype
• How parents can help — and hurt — the process
• The role communication plays in building trust with a coaching staff

If you're a high school athlete or a parent navigating the recruiting journey, this episode is full of real talk and practical advice from one of the best in the game.

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