🎙️ 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.

Visit coachmattrogers.com for books, free resources, podcast episodes, and to schedule your free coaching or recruiting strategy session today.

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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.

💻 For free resources or to schedule a free 1-on-1 recruiting session with Matt, visit coachmattrogers.com.

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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.

🔗 For more coaching tools, recruiting tips, weekly blogs, and updates on Matt’s latest book The Softball Recruit’s Journal (coming June 2025), visit coachmattrogers.com.

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