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Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers

Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers

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🎙 Leadership. Coaching. The Work That Actually Matters.


Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers is a weekly podcast focused on the craft of coaching, the responsibility of leadership, and the decisions that shape programs, people, and cultures in sport.


Hosted by former Head College Coach and Athletic Director, Matt Rogers—who has led multiple teams to the NCAA National Tournament and helped over 4,000 student-athletes achieve their dream of playing their sport in college—the show features honest conversations with coaches, athletic leaders, and professionals building teams and coaching individuals the right way.


Matt is a national motivational speaker and also consults with small colleges across the country, creating significant recruiting, retention, and growth strategies for athletic departments navigating a rapidly changing landscape. He is also the author of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes and the companion Recruit’s Journal Series for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.


This isn’t a highlight reel or a hot-take show -- It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how championship programs are built—and how strong, confident, and healthy athletes become strong, confident adults.


Every week:

  • Fridays – Coaching & Leadership Episodes
    Program building, culture, staff development, and leading under pressure.
  • Mondays – Recruiting Episodes
    Clear, practical conversations about today’s college recruiting process for athletes, families, and coaches.

🎥 You can now watch the video version of every episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers

🌐 Learn more at coachmattrogers.com


📍 New episodes every Monday and Friday

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Episodi
  • Episode #154: Katelyn Smith

    Episode #154: Katelyn Smith
    Feb 27 2026

    🎙 Katelyn Smith on Leadership, Culture, and Why Division II Works (Part 1)

    What does real leadership look like at the NCAA Division II level?

    In Part 1 of this Significant Coaching conversation, Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith shares her journey from assistant coach to AD—and the mindset that has helped her build a culture where more than 500 student-athletes and their coaches can thrive.

    Katelyn brings a refreshing honesty and energy to her role. She talks about what it really takes to lead a small-college athletic department, why hiring for fit matters more than a résumé, and how Adams State has created sustained success by focusing on hard work, relationships, and doing more with what you have.

    You’ll also hear why she believes small campuses and rural communities create powerful opportunities for growth, accountability, and connection—and why Division II may be the best-kept secret in college athletics.

    In this episode:

    • Leadership lessons from the AD chair
    • Building culture that supports coaches and student-athletes
    • Hiring strategies and what ADs really look for
    • The reality of small-school athletics
    • Why Division II offers a unique and meaningful experience

    Part 2 will dive into Division II recruiting, the transfer portal, and NIL.

    Learn more about Katelyn Smith at https://asugrizzlies.com/staff-directory/katelyn-smith/1231

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    Support the show

    📆 To Schedule Matt Rogers to speak at your school or organization, you can schedule a discovery Zoom session here: https://calendly.com/mrogers_significantcoaching/speaking-inquiry-w-matt-rogers

    📚 Books & Recruit’s Journals by Matt Rogers

    Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes
    👉 https://amzn.to/3NbWP9S

    Recruit’s Journal Series (Sport-Specific Editions):

    ⚽ Soccer Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/3M4PFDX

    🏐 Volleyball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4qMLr2S

    🏀 Basketball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4bxljEJ

    ⚾ Baseball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/3ZGbCMQ

    🥎 Softball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4qd4PFp

    📍 All resources also available at coachmattrogers.com

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

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    55 min
  • Episode #153: Dawson Dickson on Recruiting

    Episode #153: Dawson Dickson on Recruiting
    Feb 23 2026

    🎙️ The JUCO Reset: How Junior College Helps You Rebuild and Move Forward

    Sometimes the recruiting journey doesn’t go the way you planned.

    The good news? Junior college can be the reset that changes everything.

    In Part 2 of my conversation with Dawson Dickson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Great Bay Community College (NH), we talk about how the JUCO pathway gives student-athletes the opportunity to grow, develop, and reposition themselves for the right four-year opportunity.

    In this episode, we discuss:
    🎯 Who the junior college path is right for
    📹 What coaches look for when evaluating JUCO recruits
    📈 How athletes can improve their value at the next level
    🚀 Why JUCO is a chance to rebuild confidence, maturity, and momentum

    For many athletes, junior college isn’t a backup plan—it’s a reset and a second opportunity to move their career forward.

    If you’re a recruit, parent, or coach trying to find the best path after setbacks, missed opportunities, or a late start, this conversation will give you a new perspective.

    🎧 Listen now: CoachMattRogers.com/podcast
    ▶️ Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers

    Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and share this episode with a family navigating the recruiting journey.

    Send a text

    Support the show

    📆 To Schedule Matt Rogers to speak at your school or organization, you can schedule a discovery Zoom session here: https://calendly.com/mrogers_significantcoaching/speaking-inquiry-w-matt-rogers

    📚 Books & Recruit’s Journals by Matt Rogers

    Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes
    👉 https://amzn.to/3NbWP9S

    Recruit’s Journal Series (Sport-Specific Editions):

    ⚽ Soccer Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/3M4PFDX

    🏐 Volleyball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4qMLr2S

    🏀 Basketball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4bxljEJ

    ⚾ Baseball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/3ZGbCMQ

    🥎 Softball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4qd4PFp

    📍 All resources also available at coachmattrogers.com

    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 y...
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    44 min
  • Episode #152: Dawson Dickson

    Episode #152: Dawson Dickson
    Feb 20 2026

    🎙️ Building Culture Fast: Why Dawson Dickson Is a Rising Star in College Basketball Coaching

    What does it take to build a winning culture when your roster changes every year?

    This week, I sit down with Dawson Dickson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Great Bay Community College (NH), to talk about leadership at the junior college level and why he’s quickly becoming one of the rising young coaches to watch.

    In this conversation, Dawson shares:
    🏀 How to build culture and accountability quickly
    📈 Why progress matters more than the scoreboard
    💬 How high expectations and daily energy drive player growth
    👥 What it really means to mentor and motivate today’s student-athletes

    If you’re a coach, athletic director, or leader who wants to build a program that develops people—not just players—this episode is for you.

    And be sure to come back Monday for Part 2, where we shift the conversation to the junior college recruiting pathway and how athletes can use JUCO to advance to the four-year level.

    🎧 Listen here: CoachMattRogers.com/podcast
    ▶️ Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers

    #SignificantCoaching #CoachLeadership #NJCAA #JuniorCollegeAthletics #CoachDevelopment #BuildTheCulture #CoachMattRogers

    Send a text

    Support the show

    📆 To Schedule Matt Rogers to speak at your school or organization, you can schedule a discovery Zoom session here: https://calendly.com/mrogers_significantcoaching/speaking-inquiry-w-matt-rogers

    📚 Books & Recruit’s Journals by Matt Rogers

    Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes
    👉 https://amzn.to/3NbWP9S

    Recruit’s Journal Series (Sport-Specific Editions):

    ⚽ Soccer Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/3M4PFDX

    🏐 Volleyball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4qMLr2S

    🏀 Basketball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4bxljEJ

    ⚾ Baseball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/3ZGbCMQ

    🥎 Softball Recruit’s Journal
    👉 https://amzn.to/4qd4PFp

    📍 All resources also available at coachmattrogers.com

    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 y...
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    43 min
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