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Episode #183: Jordan Willis on Recruiting
Jun 19, 2026
32m 51s
Episode #182: Jordan Willis
Jun 5, 2026
59m 31s
Episode #181: April Elsbernd on Recruiting
Jun 1, 2026
28m 53s
Episode #180: April Elsbernd
May 29, 2026
54m 46s
Episode #179: Kevin Clifford on Recruiting
May 24, 2026
37m 34s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/19/26 |  Episode #183: Jordan Willis on Recruiting | 🎧 There Is a Place for You | Jordan Willis on Recruiting, Fit & Communication 🏐 Florida Tech Head Volleyball Coach Jordan Willis returns for Part II of his conversation with Matt Rogers, and this time the focus shifts to recruiting. But this isn't a conversation about rankings, stars, or chasing the biggest name on the front of a jersey. Instead, Jordan shares his thoughts on character, authenticity, communication, fit, self-awareness, and why there truly is a place for every student-athl... | 32m 51s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  Episode #182: Jordan Willis | 🏐 Building Winners Without Losing Yourself | Jordan Willis, Florida Tech Volleyball Jordan Willis, Head Volleyball Coach at NCAA Division II Florida Tech, joins Matt Rogers for one of the most enjoyable and insightful conversations of the year. After leading the Panthers from a 9-win season in 2023 to a 20-win campaign and one of the best conference records in program history in 2024, Willis shares the leadership principles, culture-building strategies, and people-first philosophy that ... | 59m 31s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  Episode #181: April Elsbernd on Recruiting | 🏐🎧 Why Recruits Should Visit Colleges More Than Once | April Elsbernd How many college visits should a recruit take before making a commitment? According to Coe College Head Volleyball Coach April Elsbernd, probably more than one. In Part II of our conversation, Coach Elsbernd shares her recruiting philosophy and explains why finding the right college fit requires more than a quick visit and a fast decision. We discuss culture fit, evaluating potential teammates, communicati... | 28m 53s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  Episode #180: April Elsbernd | 🏐 Returning Home: April Elsbernd on Leading Coe College VB In Part I of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with Coe College Head Volleyball Coach April Elsbernd to discuss her journey from growing up in small-town Iowa to becoming one of the most respected coaches in NCAA Division III volleyball. The two fellow Coe College alumni explore the unique impact of a liberal arts education, the importance of diversity and perspective, international travel experiences with student-athletes, and... | 54m 46s | ||||||
| 5/24/26 |  Episode #179: Kevin Clifford on Recruiting | 🏀 Kevin Clifford’s 6 Rules of Recruiting | Significant Recruiting Ep. 179 On Part II of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Kevin Clifford to break down the realities of college basketball recruiting, NCAA Division II athletics, scholarships, player development, and what recruits and families truly need to understand during the recruiting process. Coach Clifford shares honest insight from years of coaching and rebuilding collegiate programs, including leading Ro... | 37m 34s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  Episode #178: Kevin Clifford | 🏀 From Coaching Ron Artest to the NCAA Sweet 16 | Kevin Clifford On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Kevin Clifford, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Roberts Wesleyan University for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about leadership, culture, recruiting, mental health, and the realities of coaching college basketball today. Coach Clifford shares stories from his journey rebuilding programs at multiple collegiate stops, leading Roberts Wesleyan Uni... | 42m 39s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  Episode #177: Danlynn Silva on Recruiting | “Auntie Dani” on Recruiting, Relationships & Finding the Right Fit | Part II Danlynn Silva, the new Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Cameron University, joins the Significant Recruiting Podcast for a powerful conversation on recruiting, relationships, communication, and helping student-athletes find the right college fit. Drawing from her experiences as a player, longtime club director, parent, and now NCAA Division II head coach, Danlynn shares honest insight into what college coac... | 32m 44s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  Episode #176: Danlynn Silva | Danlynn Silva on Ohana & Building Cameron Volleyball | Significant Coaching Danlynn Silva, the new Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Cameron University, joins the Significant Coaching Podcast to discuss leadership, culture, family, and the Hawaiian concept of ohana. Danlynn shares her unique journey from high-level player to successful club director, business owner, parent, and now NCAA Division II head coach. Throughout the conversation, she explains why authentic relationships, long-term... | 55m 31s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 |  Episode #175: Erik Kudronowicz on Recruiting | 🎙 Why Small-Town Kids Are Built Different | Erik Kudronowicz Interview In Part II of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with Erik Kudronowicz, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Scales Mound High School in Illinois, to discuss recruiting, multi-sport athletes, work ethic, and why small-town kids are often overlooked in today’s recruiting landscape. Coach Kudronowicz shares outstanding perspective for: 🏀 Student-athletes 🏀 Parents 🏀 High school coaches 🏀 College... | 23m 54s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 |  Episode #174: Erik Kudronowicz | 🏀 David vs. Goliath: How a Tiny Illinois School Built a Basketball Powerhouse What does it take to build a winning basketball program at one of the smallest schools in America? In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Erik Kudronowicz, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Scales Mound High School in Illinois — a town of roughly 400 people with a school enrollment of around 75 students. Over the last seven years, Scales Mound has gone 167-57 with a State ... | 33m 57s | ||||||
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| 5/4/26 |  Episode #173: David Arseneault on Recruiting | 🏀 Ep. 173: Recruiting for Grinnell’s System Basketball | David Arseneault Jr. David Arseneault Jr., Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Grinnell College, returns for Part II of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast. In this episode, we focus on recruiting for speed in Grinnell’s System basketball—what it takes to play in a program built on pace, constant movement, and decision-making under pressure. David breaks down the type of player who thrives, how roles and minutes are... | 42m 45s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 |  Episode #172: David Arseneault Jr | 🏀 David Arseneault Jr. — The Art, Discipline, & Evolution of System Basketball David Arseneault Jr., Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Grinnell College, joins Episode 172 of the Significant Coaching Podcast for a deep dive into one of the most unique systems in the game. In Part 1, we go beyond the surface of “organized chaos” and get into the reality of coaching System basketball—how it’s taught, how it evolves, and why it’s far more intentional than most people realize. David breaks ... | 54m 13s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 |  Episode #171: Mike McFarland on Recruiting | 🎙 Division II Recruiting: The “Sweet Spot” | Dr. Michael McFarland In Episode #171 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues the conversation with Dr. Michael McFarland, Athletic Director at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, to break down what today’s recruiting landscape really looks like for student-athletes and families. Dr. McFarland shares why NCAA Division II is the “sweet spot”—offering the right balance between academics, athletics, and overall student experience—... | 27m 30s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  Episode #170: Michael McFarland | 🎙️ 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... | 43m 04s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 |  Episode #169: Val Whiting on Recruiting | 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. S... | 17m 15s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  Episode #168: Val Whiting | 🧠 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 resil... | 50m 17s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 |  Episode #167: Larry Yoder on Recruiting | 🎙️ The Reality of How Softball Coaches Evaluate | Larry Yoder | Ep. 167 In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with Larry Yoder, Head Softball Coach at Mount Mercy University, to break down what really matters in the recruiting process. This is a real, honest conversation about what coaches are actually looking for, how athletes can separate themselves, and why finding the right fit is more important than most families realize. Coach Yode... | 26m 24s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 |  Episode #166: Larry Yoder | 🎙️Building a Program That Lasts | Larry Yoder | Significant Coaching Ep. 166 In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Larry Yoder, Head Softball Coach at Mount Mercy University, to break down what it takes to build—and sustain—a successful college program over time. This is a real, honest conversation about how programs are actually built, what coaches go through in the early years, and how discipline, accountability, and consistency shape long-term s... | 50m 42s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  Episode #165: Coleman Lee on Recruiting | 🏐 Coleman Lee: What College Coaches Really Want | Ep. 165 In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Central Methodist Head Volleyball Coach Coleman Lee to break down what really matters in the recruiting process. From communication and evaluations to visits and long-term fit, Coleman shares what separates recruits who get opportunities from those who get overlooked. They also discuss how recruiting has changed, what athletes and famili... | 31m 39s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 |  Episode #164: Coleman Lee | 🎙️ Coleman Lee: Doing It Your Way and Building a Winner | Ep. 164 In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Central Methodist University Head Volleyball Coach Coleman Lee, who has led the Eagles to six straight NAIA National Tournament appearances. Coleman shares how his program is built through high-level training, long-term player development, and a commitment to doing the work—especially in those early years when nothing is guaranteed. They dive ... | 48m 35s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  Episode #163: Paula Krueger on Recruiting | 🏀 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 recruit... | 39m 34s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 |  Episode #162: Paula Krueger | 🏀 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 c... | 1h 04m 16s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 |  Episode #161: Scott Fjelstul on Recruiting | ⛳ 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 spor... | 30m 46s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  Episode #160: Scott Fjelstul | ⛳ Scott Fjelstul: Building People, Not Just Golfers What does it take to lead a program for nearly four decades—and do it with consistency, humility, and purpose? On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Scott Fjelstul, the longtime Head Men’s Golf Coach at Luther College and Director of Golf, to explore what it really means to build a program that lasts. For 39 years, Coach Fjelstul has developed not just elite golfers, but high-level ... | 47m 22s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 |  Episode #159: John Baines on Recruiting | 🏀 Competitiveness, Fit, and the Truth About Recruiting | John Baines | Part II In Part II of Episode 159 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with John Baines, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Elmhurst University, diving deep into the realities of the college basketball recruiting process. Coach Baines shares what he truly looks for in recruits after decades in the profession — and it’s not just talent. He explains why competitiveness, resilience, ... | 32m 48s | ||||||
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