Best Njcaa Podcasts (2025)

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Foundations of College Athletics with Dr. Chris Parker, CEO, NJCAA 36:14

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Title: Foundations of College Athletics Guest: Dr. Chris Parker, CEO, NJCAA 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com/#subscribe If you…

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From NJCAA Champion to D1 Builder: Coach Isaac Wood’s Vision for Pacific Cross Country | ABR 393 48:45

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Returning guest and program-builder Coach Isaac Wood joins Airey Bros Radio to break down his next big challenge: launching the men’s cross country program at the University of the Pacific and re-energizing the women’s team in Stockton, CA. Fresh off five NJCAA national titles at Salt Lake CC and Coach of the Year honors, Wood explains how he’s tra…

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EP#63: From D‑1 Full Ride to Ineligible to NJCAA All American: Angus Alberts' DIY Roller Coaster Journey 56:10

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Imagine getting DM'd by an American coach, thinking it was a scam, realising it was not a scam, being offered a full ride scholarship, committing to an NCAA D1 program in New York, being weeks away from flying over and then being told: "oh you are not eligible to compete in NCAA D1." This was Angus Alberts' story, an Australian National champion sh…

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Airey Bros Radio Ep. 395 — Coach Mike DeRoehn, Lakeland University Wrestling: Rebuilding the Muskies, S&C & D3 Culture 1:34:01

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On Episode 395 of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Mike DeRoehn, Head Wrestling Coach & Director of Strength & Conditioning at Lakeland University (NCAA Division III).Now in his 7th year overall leading the Muskies (3rd in his second stint), Coach DeRoehn has nearly two decades of coaching experience at Lakeland, UW-Platteville, and UW-Oshk…

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Episode #109: Ryan Callahan on Recruiting 28:19

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🎙️ From the AD’s Chair: Ryan Callahan on Recruiting In Part 2 of my conversation with Ryan Callahan, Director of Athletics at UW-Whitewater, we focus entirely on the world of college recruiting—but from a perspective most families never hear. As an Athletic Director who has led programs and supported legendary coaches, Ryan shares what really happe…

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Episode #108: Ryan Callahan 50:00

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🎙️ From the Mound to the Director’s Chair ⚾👔🏆 Ryan Callahan’s path through athletics is nothing short of remarkable. From his days as a standout pitcher at UW-Whitewater and in the San Francisco Giants organization, to returning home as the Director of Athletics overseeing 22 varsity programs, Ryan has lived nearly every side of the college athleti…

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Restarting Wilberforce University XC/TF | Coach Dean Freitag on Building an HBCU NAIA Program, Race Walking, & Year-1 Goals | ABR 1:07:41

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On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Coach Dean Freitag, the new Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach at Wilberforce University—the nation’s first private HBCU.A two-time NAIA Race Walking National Champion, Freitag shares how he’s rebuilding Wilberforce XC/TF from zero athletes to over 50 in less than a year. We cover…

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Hospitality in Sports with Jeff Morander, CEO of ALSD 35:06

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Title: Hospitality in Sports Guest: Jeff Morander, CEO of ALSD 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com/#subscribe If you’re intereste…

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Episode #107: Heather Pavlik on Recruiting 29:25

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🏐 Heather Pavlik on Recruiting, Character, and Building Champions 💯 What makes a recruit stand out beyond stats and highlight reels? Juniata College Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Heather Pavlik—fresh off leading her team to three straight NCAA Division III National Championships and earning 2024 AVCA National Coach of the Year honors—shares her per…

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Episode #106: Heather Pavlik 53:40

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🏆 Heather Pavlik: Building a Dynasty with Toughness and Compassion What does it take to build not just a winning team, but a dynasty? Juniata College Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Heather Pavlik has done exactly that—leading her program to three straight NCAA Division III National Championships, including back-to-back undefeated seasons. Along the …

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D3 Building Blocks with Drew University’s Sean Robinson: Culture, Recruiting & Raising a XC/TF Program Ep. 392 53:06

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Director of Cross Country & Track & Field Sean Robinson joins Airey Bros Radio to unpack how he’s building Drew University into a Division III contender—after a decorated two-decade run at Morris Hills HS (10 state titles, 21 sectionals, NJSCA Hall of Fame). We cover honest D3 recruiting (why grades = money), the value of liberal arts & internships…

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Fundraising in College Athletics, The Huddle on Sports Business Ventures, Maria Mullan, ASU Athletics 15:10

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Title: Fundraising in College Athletics Series: The Huddle on Sports Business Ventures Guest: Maria Mullan, ASU Athletics 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https:…

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The Path to the AD Seat with Jamie Boggs, AD at GCU 35:25

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Title: The Path to the AD Seat Guest: Jamie Boggs, AD at GCU 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com/#subscribe If you’re interested …

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Episode #105: Sue Webber on Recruiting 31:09

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🎙️ Bridging the Gap: Sue Webber on Playing, Coaching & Recruiting In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, I sit down with Sue Webber — former Division I player, coach, and now a leader in the volleyball recruiting space. 🌟 Sue shares her unique perspective from every angle of the game: what it takes to succeed as an athlete, how coac…

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Ep. 391 — Frank Perrelli: NJ State Champ → Cornell All-American → Treigning Lab Oklahoma 1:03:04

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Episode 391. We go belly-to-belly with Frank Perrelli (@fvp_iv • @treigninglab_ok) — NJ State Champion, Cornell NCAA All-American, 2x EIWA Champ, University National Champ, 4x U.S. Senior All-American & U.S. Open runner-up — now leading Treigning Lab Oklahoma, bringing Coach Sam Calavitta’s performance system to Stillwater.In this episode Jersey ro…

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Episode #104: Dawn Grant 54:04

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🎙 From Practice to Peak: Mental Training Lessons with Dawn Grant In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dawn Grant, renowned mental trainer for professional athletes, whose clients include Olympic champions, PGA Tour winners, and elite performers across multiple sports. Dawn breaks down the myths around ment…

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EPISODE 500 with Craig Sloan, CEO, Playfly Sports - The Future of Agencies in Sports 32:03

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Title: EPISODE 500 - Future of Agencies in Sports Guest: Craig Sloan, CEO, Playfly Sports 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com/#su…

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Episode #103: Brandon Elliott on Recruiting 30:34

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🎙 “Which Kid Wants It More?" Recruiting Lessons with Brandon Elliott 🥎 Virginia Wesleyan University’s Brandon Elliott has built one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division III softball—3 national championships, 11 ODAC titles, nearly 700 wins, and back-to-back trips to the College World Series. But when it comes to recruiting, his message …

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Episode 390 — Ross & Marshall Von Erich: AEW/ROH Trio Champs, Dustin Rhodes, Texas Ranch Shows & Carrying the Legacy 1:12:36

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Episode 390. The Von Erich Brothers are back! Ross & Marshall Von Erich join Airey Bros Radio to talk life in the Texas Hill Country, launching family events at the Ironwood Barn, winning the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Titles with Dustin Rhodes in the Sons of Texas, their path from MLW Tag Team Champions to AEW, and how they honor the Kevin Von Eri…

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Episode #102: Brandon Elliott 53:16

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🥎🎙 Championship Lessons from Brandon Elliott Brandon Elliott has built Virginia Wesleyan into one of the most dominant softball programs in NCAA Division III history. With three national championships, a national runner-up finish in 2025, 11 ODAC titles, and nearly 700 career wins, he’s the winningest coach in program history—and a leader whose imp…

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Jeremy Hartman: Powerlifting, Wrestling & Building Stronger Athletes | Airey Bros Radio #389 1:05:42

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Welcome back to Airey Bros Radio! In Episode 389, we go belly to belly with Jeremy Hartman — a 6x USA Powerlifting National Champion, IPF World Medalist, and 2023 National Coach of the Year. Hartman has dedicated his career to building youth athletes, wrestlers, lifters, and multi-sport competitors through his platform Hartman Performance.In this c…

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Belly to Belly with Coach Joey Martinez | Menlo Wrestling’s DII Rise & NCAA Transition 1:16:20

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In Episode 388 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Coach Joey Martinez, Head Men’s Wrestling Coach & Director of Wrestling at Menlo College.Coach Martinez has led the Oaks for 16 seasons and just guided the program through a historic year — their first as an NCAA Division II program, capturing the inaugural MPSF Championship, winning the…

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Episode #101: Sue Enquist on Recruiting 28:02

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🏆 Baby = Culture: Sue Enquist on Team Ownership and Lessons from John Wooden On this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, I’m joined by legendary coach and consultant Sue Enquist for a powerful look at recruiting, leadership, and team culture. Sue shares one of her signature philosophies—“Culture is a baby, and the players are the babysit…

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Episode💯: Sue Enquist 56:48

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Episode 100 – Legendary Leadership with Sue Enquist It’s a milestone moment on Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers—our 100th episode—and there’s no better guest to celebrate with than Sue Enquist. One of the most respected coaches in college athletics, Sue helped lead UCLA to 5 NCAA Division I National Championships and another 6 as a player and …

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Legacy of Southern Regional Wrestling | Coach John Stout on Championships, Rivalries & Building a Dynasty 1:04:12

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In Episode 387 of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach John Stout, the legendary former head coach of Southern Regional High School Wrestling. Over 18 seasons, Coach Stout led the Rams to 3 NJSIAA Group Championships, 12 Sectional Titles, 17 District Team Titles, and developed state champions including Frank Molinaro (NCAA Champion & Olympian) …

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From New Jersey Roots to NCAA DII Powerhouse: Coach Mark Del Monaco on Leading Tiffin University Track & Cross Country 1:02:01

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In Episode 386 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Coach Mark Del Monaco, the newly appointed Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Tiffin University. A proud New Jersey native with coaching stops at Metro State, Cal State East Bay, and Minot State, Coach Del Monaco has built a reputation for developing nationally recognized NCA…

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The Future of Executive Search in Sports with Chad Biagini, President, Excel Search & Advisory 52:48

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Title: The Future of Executive Search in Sports Guest: Chad Biagini, President, Excel Search & Advisory 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessve…

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Episode #99: Olivia Foley on Recruiting 40:16

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🏐 Owning the Journey: Olivia Foley on Recruiting, Resilience, and Real Advice Olivia Foley’s story is one that many athletes and families can relate to. Before she became the NCAA Division III National Player of the Year and a three-time National Champion setter at Juniata College, she was just another high school athlete trying to figure out where…

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Back to the Roots of BJJ with Joe Ahlert: Renzo Gracie Lineage, Old School MMA & Real-World Self-Defense 1:13:52

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In Episode 385 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Professor Joe Ahlert — a 4th-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie, East Coast MMA pioneer, and co-founder of Duncan Defense Consultants.With over 30 years of experience, Joe has trained with legends like John Danaher, Royce Gracie, and Renzo Gracie, competed in the un…

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Episode #98: Olivia Foley 49:26

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🏐 Three Rings, One Mindset: Olivia Foley’s Path to Greatness at Juniata College She’s the setter who led Juniata College Women’s Volleyball to not one… not two… but three straight NCAA Division III National Championships. After her senior year, she was crowned National Player of the Year and celebrated on national TV alongside some of the biggest n…

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Airey Bros Radio Ep. 384 – From NAIA Champion to Adams State: Luca Madeo’s Rise, European Championships, and Next Chapter in Distance Runnin 46:06

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6x NAIA All-American and 2025 NAIA 10K National Champion Luca Madeo returns to Airey Bros Radio for his second appearance, and a lot has changed since April. In this packed episode, Luca takes us inside his whirlwind summer—winning the German Half Marathon Championship (U23 & Men), running a 28:59 10K PB, placing 17th at the U23 European Championsh…

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Revenue Generation Careers with Ashwin Puri, AD at Lasalle University 38:44

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Title: Revenue Generation Careers Guest: Ashwin Puri, AD at Lasalle University 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com/#subscribe If …

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Episode #97: Venus Taylor on Recruiting 22:22

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🥎 Inside a College Coach’s Playbook: Recruiting Secrets with Venus Taylor North Central College Head Softball Coach and Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Operations Coordinator, Venus Taylor, has recruited at every level of the game — from JUCO to Division I. In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, she shares what truly matte…

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Episode #96: Venus Taylor 47:33

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Venus Taylor: From Pro Softball Star to Championship Coach & Mentor From winning an NJCAA Division I National Championship in her very first year as a college coach to leading programs at the Division I level, Coach Venus Taylor’s coaching journey is as remarkable as her playing career. Now the head coach at North Central College, Venus continues t…

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Grit, Gold & the Grind: Coach Ken Harnden on Sprint Culture at Auburn 1:06:55

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On Episode 383 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Coach Ken Harnden, Auburn’s Associate Head Track & Field Coach and a two-time Olympian. With 25 NCAA champions, 170+ All-Americans, and 19 Olympians developed under his guidance, Coach Harnden has helped transform Auburn’s sprints & hurdles group into one of the most dominant forces in c…

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Concierge Live S2 Ep 6 with John Baier, VP of Sports at Evolv Technology 39:33

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Series: Concierge Live S2 Ep 6 Title: Tech & Safety in Sports Guests: John Baier, VP of Sports at Evolv Technology 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sport…

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Olympian to Architect: Matt Gentry on Building UChicago Wrestling 57:44

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NCAA Champion. Two-time Olympian. Rookie Coach of the Year. In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Matt Gentry — Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Chicago — to explore how he’s blending world-class wrestling experience with elite academics to build something special in NCAA Division III.From his journey at Stanford t…

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Bryan Bedford, Global Director: Sports, Media, Retail & Hospitality at Cisco 48:09

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Title: Venue Tech Across Sports Guest: Bryan Bedford, Global Director: Sports, Media, Retail & Hospitality at Cisco 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://spor…

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Episode #95: Joslyn Gallop on Recruiting 38:11

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🛩 Recruiting at Cruising Altitude with Joslynn Gallop – Embry-Riddle Volleyball Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is world-famous for producing pilots and aerospace leaders — but it’s also home to one of the most competitive NCAA Division II volleyball programs in the country. In this Significant Recruiting episode, Head Coach Joslynn Gallop tak…

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EP#62: The Brainee Way: Revolutionising SAT Prep for International Student-Athletes 1:04:59

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Navigating the path to US college sports can be complex, especially for international student-athletes who must balance intense training schedules with unfamiliar academic requirements like the SAT. Today's conversation is with British-born Woody Sandhu, founder of Brainee and former US collegiate rower at Florida Tech. Woody shares his remarkable …

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EP 381 – Teyon Ware: New Era at UNC Wrestling | Coaching, Recruiting & Building from the Ground Up 40:01

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Fresh off his hiring as the new head wrestling coach at the University of Northern Colorado, 2× NCAA Champion and 2011 World Team member Teyon Ware joins us for a raw and real conversation—literally pulled over on his ride home from Fargo. We dive into his coaching philosophy, vision for UNC Wrestling, faith-driven leadership, and what it takes to …

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Episode #94: Joslynn Gallop 48:00

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🛩 Flying High: Joslynn Gallop’s 20 Years of Building Significant Volleyball at Embry-Riddle In this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down with Joslynn Gallop, Head Volleyball Coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, for a conversation that’s as direct and energetic as her coaching style. A former Division I standout at San Jo…

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Ep. 380 – NJCAA AD Roundtable: Championship Culture & JUCO Leadership 2:48:18

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Six powerhouse leaders. One epic roundtable. In this 3-hour deep dive, we’re joined by some of the top NJCAA Athletic Directors whose programs ranked among the best in the 2025 Ron Case Cup. From transfer portal strategy to student-athlete support, recruiting, NIL, fundraising, and building lasting program culture — this is everything you need to k…

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A Career in College Athletics with Lee De Leon, Deputy AD at MTSU 34:19

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Title: A Career in College Athletics with Guest: Lee De Leon, Deputy AD at MTSU 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com/#subscribe If…

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Episode #93: Gina Oaks Garcia on Recruiting 17:37

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What D1 Coaches Really Look For: A Recruiting Conversation with Gina Oaks Garcia In this episode of Significant Recruiting, Matt Rogers is joined by Gina Oaks Garcia, Head Softball Coach at NCAA Division I Cal State Fullerton and 2025 Big West Coach of the Year. With coaching experience at NAIA, D3, D2, and now D1, Gina brings a powerful perspectiv…

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Episode #92: Gina Oaks Garcia 35:39

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From Player to Program Builder: Gina Oaks Garcia’s Journey Through Every Level of College Softball In this episode of The Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers welcomes Gina Oaks Garcia, Head Softball Coach at NCAA Division I Cal State Fullerton. A two-time All-American and former professional athlete, Gina has coached at every level of college…

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Airey Bros Radio Episode 379 – Learfield Directors' Cup Roundtable: Leadership, Culture & Championships in NAIA & NCAA D2 1:28:49

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In this powerhouse edition of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with four of the top athletic directors in the country—representing elite programs across the 2025 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings. From national titles to cross-sport excellence, this roundtable dives deep into how these ADs lead with purpose, culture, and long-term vision.You’ll hear …

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Ep. 378 – Building a Jersey Powerhouse: Coach Billy Ashnault on Leading CBA Wrestling 43:10

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From Rutgers standout to head coach at Christian Brothers Academy, Billy Ashnault has transformed CBA Wrestling into one of New Jersey’s top programs. In this episode, Coach Ashnault joins us to talk about: CBA’s rise to state and Shore Conference dominance The evolution of NJ high school wrestling Balancing elite training with academics Coaching p…

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Impacting Lives Through Golf with Rob Ohno. President & CEO of the Annika Foundation 33:32

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Title: Impacting Lives Through Golf Guest: Rob Ohno. President & CEO of the Annika Foundation 🚨Podcast Perks!🚨 Sports Business Ventures: register today at https://theplaybook.memberful.com/checkout?ref=ndziodg&plan=110409 for an annual subscription to the Playbook! To register for SBV’s newsletters, register here: https://sportsbusinessventures.com…

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Episode #91: Jeff Gard on Recruiting 25:08

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Significant Recruiting with Jeff Gard – Earning the Offer In this episode of Significant Recruiting, I sit down with Jeff Gard, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, to talk about what truly matters in the recruiting process. Coach Gard pulls back the curtain on how D3 coaches evaluate recruits — and it’s not just …