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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:

  • FridaysCoaching & Leadership Episodes
    Program building, culture, staff development, and leading under pressure.
  • MondaysRecruiting 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

© 2026 Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers
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  • Episode #163: Paula Krueger on Recruiting
    Mar 30 2026

    🏀 Do You Have What It Takes to Play D2? | Paula Krueger

    In Part II of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Paula Krueger, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II Northern State University, to break down what college recruiting really looks like from the coach’s perspective.

    This episode dives into how recruiting lists actually work, the reality of the transfer portal, why opportunity is more than just playing time, and how recruits should communicate with college coaches the right way.

    A must-listen for athletes, parents, and coaches navigating the recruiting journey.

    ⏱️ CHAPTERS
    00:00 Intro
    00:30 What It Takes to Play D2
    02:00 How Recruiting Lists Actually Work
    05:00 Why Coaches Already Have Their Lists
    07:30 What Coaches Watch at AAU Events
    10:00 Defense, Rebounding & Effort
    12:30 Stats vs Real Evaluation
    15:00 The Reality of the Transfer Portal
    18:30 Why Players Transfer
    21:00 Opportunity Beyond Playing Time
    24:00 Competing Within Your Own Team
    27:00 Communicating with College Coaches
    30:00 Common Mistakes Recruits Make
    33:00 Final Advice for Recruits
    36:00 Closing Thoughts

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

    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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    40 m
  • Episode #162: Paula Krueger
    Mar 27 2026

    🏀 Can You Love Your Team? Lessons from Paula Krueger at Northern State

    What does it really mean to love your team as a coach?

    In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Paula Krueger, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Northern State University, for a real and reflective conversation on coaching, growth, and perspective.

    A question Paula was once asked in an interview—“Can you love your team?”—has stayed with her throughout her career and continues to shape how she leads today.

    This conversation dives into:

    • How that question became a foundation of her coaching philosophy
    • Why coaches can’t build their identity solely around the game
    • The importance of seeing a coach’s full body of work, not just one season
    • Lessons learned from stepping away—and coming back better
    • How she approaches player development through staff, detail, and trust
    • The role of mental performance and simple tools to help athletes reset during games

    Paula also shares powerful moments from her journey—like the advice that helped her leave a team she loved: “Don’t ever take or stay for a roster.”

    This is a conversation about more than basketball. It’s about identity, relationships, and becoming a better coach by becoming a more complete person.

    👉 Learn more about Paula Krueger: https://nsuwolves.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/paula-krueger/1598

    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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    1 h y 4 m
  • Episode #161: Scott Fjelstul on Recruiting
    Mar 23 2026

    ⛳ A 39-Year Masterclass in College Fit and Recruiting

    In Episode #161 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with Scott Fjelstul, Director of Golf at Luther College and a 39-year head coach with a remarkably decorated career.

    This is a 39-year masterclass in how to think about recruiting the right way.

    Too many athletes and families make decisions based on offers, rankings, and coaches.

    But what happens if the coach leaves?
    What happens if the sport is taken away?

    This episode challenges you to think differently—and focus on what truly lasts.

    Coach Fjelstul shares insight on:

    • Why the school has to feel like home
    • What college coaches actually look for in recruits
    • Why character, work ethic, and passion matter most
    • How to evaluate fit beyond rankings and stats
    • The importance of academics and time management

    If you’re a student-athlete, parent, or coach, this conversation will help you make a decision that holds up long after the game is over.

    🎧 Listen: coachmattrogers.com/podcast
    📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers

    🔗 Learn more about Scott Fjelstul: https://luthernorse.com/staff-directory/scott-fjelstul/143

    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...

    Más Menos
    31 m
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