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Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers

By: Matt Rogers
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Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers
🎙 Leadership. Purpose. College Sports Reimagined.


This isn’t just another sports podcast.


It’s where coaching meets calling, recruiting meets reality, and leadership is measured by impact—not just wins.


Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers is where today’s most authentic and influential college coaches, athletic leaders, and changemakers come to talk real—about growth, grit, and the game behind the game.


Hosted by former college coach and athletic director Matt Rogers—author of Significant Recruiting and founder of coachmattrogers.com—this show goes beyond the X’s and O’s. We dig into the heart of leadership, the human side of recruiting, and the lessons that shape lives long after the final whistle.

Here, you’ll meet coaches who describe their work as a calling.


You’ll hear stories that remind you: “Great coaches don’t just lead teams—they build people.”


You’ll find wisdom from those who coach with conviction and lead with love.


This podcast is for the difference-makers:
🔥 Coaches who lead with heart
📣 Athletes who want more than a scholarship
🧠 Administrators reshaping what sports can be
💥 And anyone passionate about building people—not just programs


Our mission?
To elevate the voices of those coaching with purpose, leading with vision, and recruiting with significance.


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🌐 Visit coachmattrogers.com for books, blogs, and speaking inquiries


💬 Join the movement at #significantcoaching and #significantrecruiting

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Episodes
  • Episode #75: Kyle Crookes on Recruiting

    Episode #75: Kyle Crookes on Recruiting
    May 26 2025

    🎙️ 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.

    📘 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.

    Send us a text

    Support the show

    Learn more and connect with Matt Rogers here: https://linktr.ee/coachmattrogers

    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and all your favorite podcast platforms.

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    29 mins
  • Episode #74: Kyle Crookes

    Episode #74: Kyle Crookes
    May 23 2025

    🎙️ 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.

    🔗 Learn more and access tools at coachmattrogers.com

    📘 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.

    Send us a text

    Support the show

    Learn more and connect with Matt Rogers here: https://linktr.ee/coachmattrogers

    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and all your favorite podcast platforms.

    Did you like what you heard and want more?
    New Podcasts every week. Remember to subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
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    46 mins
  • Episode #73: Kevin Brooks on Recruiting

    Episode #73: Kevin Brooks on Recruiting
    May 19 2025

    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.

    📬 These bonus episodes will soon be subscriber-only, so make sure to follow and subscribe today to keep getting the full experience.

    🎧 Visit CoachMattRogers.com for free resources, recruiting tools, and your copy of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes.

    Send us a text

    Support the show

    Learn more and connect with Matt Rogers here: https://linktr.ee/coachmattrogers

    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and all your favorite podcast platforms.

    Did you like what you heard and want more?
    New Podcasts every week. Remember to subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins

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