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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 #170: Michael McFarland

    Episode #170: Michael McFarland
    Apr 24 2026

    🎙️ Building a Significant Athletic Department | Dr. Michael McFarland

    On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Michael McFarland, Athletic Director at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture, and what it really takes to build a thriving athletic department.

    Dr. McFarland shares the philosophy that drives Bloomsburg’s success—Recruit. Retain. Graduate.—and breaks down how that mindset shows up every day through relationships, accountability, and a relentless focus on the student-athlete experience.

    From developing coaches to improving retention and academic success, this episode is a masterclass in building something that lasts—something that goes beyond wins and losses.

    If you’re a coach, athletic director, or leader looking to create a stronger culture and more meaningful impact, this conversation delivers real, practical perspective you can apply immediately.

    🎧 Listen at coachmattrogers.com/podcast
    🎥 Watch at youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers

    And don’t miss Part II, where we take this conversation into the recruiting landscape and what it means for today’s student-athletes and families.

    Send us Fan Mail

    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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    43 min
  • Episode #169: Val Whiting on Recruiting

    Episode #169: Val Whiting on Recruiting
    Apr 20 2026

    The Mental Side of Greatness with Val Whiting | Ep. 168

    On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Val Whiting, former Stanford All-American, WNBA player, two-time NCAA National Champion, and mental performance coach for female athletes.

    Val shares her journey from winning championships at Stanford Cardinal women's basketball and playing professionally in the ABL and WNBA to helping athletes strengthen their mindset, confidence, and resilience. She discusses the pressure young female athletes face today, how coaches can create healthier team environments, why identity and self-worth matter, and what true mental toughness really looks like.

    This conversation is filled with perspective for coaches, parents, and athletes who want to help young women compete with confidence while staying mentally strong and emotionally healthy.

    Topics include:

    • Mental toughness vs. mental health
    • Confidence and self-worth in female athletes
    • Handling pressure, comparison, and social media
    • Creating healthy team culture
    • The relationship between identity and performance
    • Advice for coaches, parents, and recruits


    Subscribe for more conversations with coaches, athletic leaders, and experts helping athletes build stronger futures.

    Visit coachmattrogers.com for books, recruiting help, speaking inquiries, blogs, and resources for coaches, athletes, and parents.

    Follow Coach Val on Instagram @iam.coachval or visit her website at mentallystrongher.com


    Send us Fan Mail

    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 your podca...
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    17 min
  • Episode #168: Val Whiting

    Episode #168: Val Whiting
    Apr 17 2026

    🧠 The Mental Side of Greatness with Val Whiting | Ep. 168

    On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Val Whiting, former Stanford All-American, WNBA player, two-time NCAA National Champion, and mental performance coach for female athletes.

    Val shares her journey from winning championships at Stanford Cardinal women's basketball and playing professionally in the ABL and WNBA to helping athletes strengthen their mindset, confidence, and resilience. She discusses the pressure young female athletes face today, how coaches can create healthier team environments, why identity and self-worth matter, and what true mental toughness really looks like.

    This conversation is filled with perspective for coaches, parents, and athletes who want to help young women compete with confidence while staying mentally strong and emotionally healthy.

    Topics include:

    • Mental toughness vs. mental health
    • Confidence and self-worth in female athletes
    • Handling pressure, comparison, and social media
    • Creating healthy team culture
    • The relationship between identity and performance
    • Advice for coaches, parents, and recruits

    Learn more about Coach Val here: https://www.instagram.com/iam.coachval/

    Subscribe for more conversations with coaches, athletic leaders, and experts helping athletes build stronger futures.

    Send us Fan Mail

    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 your podca...
    Mostra di più Mostra meno
    50 min
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