Best Njcaa Podcasts (2025)

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Track & Field Excellence: Insights from Coach Ed Fye of Doane University 1:06:32

2h ago1:06:32

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In Episode 363 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with a true legend in NAIA Track & Field — Coach Ed Fye, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska.With over 40 years at Doane, Coach Fye has built a powerhouse: 🏆 600+ NAIA All-Americans 🏅 40+ National Champions 🥇 2021 NAIA Men's Outdoor National Cham…

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Episode #76: Adam Galla 41:49

12h ago41:49

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⚽Building Culture, Shaping Men: Coach Adam Galla ⚽ In this episode of Significant Coaching, we sit down with Adam Galla, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Central Methodist University, to explore how he's built winning programs by prioritizing culture, character, and consistency. From back-to-back championships at Westminster to his return to CMU, Coach G…

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Dylan Cottrell on Building a D2 Wrestling Powerhouse at Glenville State | Airey Bros Radio Ep. 362 1:12:31

4d ago1:12:31

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In Episode 362 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Dylan Cottrell, head coach of Glenville State University Wrestling (@gsu_wrestling). A former Big 12 champion and three-time NCAA qualifier, Coach Cottrell has transformed Glenville into one of the top NCAA Division II wrestling programs in the country. We discuss Glenville’s meteoric ri…

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Episode #75: Kyle Crookes on Recruiting 29:28

5d ago29:28

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🎙️ Significant Recruiting with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at University of Central Missouri In this special bonus episode of Significant Recruiting, Matt Rogers sits down with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at UCM, to talk about what really matters in the college recruiting process. Coach Crookes breaks down the intangibles he looks for i…

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Episode #74: Kyle Crookes 46:03

8d ago46:03

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🎙️ Building Championship Culture with Coach Kyle Crookes In this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Central Missouri, where tradition and excellence go hand in hand. Under Crookes' leadership, UCM has become a perennial powerhouse in Division II baseball — and today, we…

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Building a Champion: Coach Eric Morley on Middletown North Wrestling’s Rise, Culture, and Grit 1:15:52

8d ago1:15:52

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In Episode 361 of Airey Bros Radio, we step back onto the mat with Middletown North Wrestling Head Coach Eric Morley, a special education teacher and Shore Conference leader who took the Lions from a losing record to a Top 6 team in New Jersey.Coach Morley breaks down how he’s building a blue-collar powerhouse from the ground up—emphasizing culture…

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Building Champions at TCNJ with Coach Joe Galante | D3 Wrestling, Culture & Grit 1:22:18

10d ago1:22:18

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In Episode 360 of Airey Bros Radio, we’re going belly-to-belly with one of the top minds in NCAA Division III wrestling: Coach Joe Galante of The College of New Jersey. A South Jersey native and TCNJ alum, Coach Galante has built a powerhouse rooted in culture, consistency, and care.We dig deep into his origin story, the evolution of TCNJ Wrestling…

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Episode #73: Kevin Brooks on Recruiting 26:41

12d ago26:41

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Bonus Episode – Significant Recruiting w/ Kevin Brooks: What College Coaches Are Really Looking For In this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Matt Rogers is joined by Kevin Brooks, the legendary Head BaseballCoach at Angelo State University. With over 800 career wins, seven College World Series appearances, and a 2023 national championship, Coa…

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Ep. 359 – Sedona 125 & the Ultra Mindset with Todd Pollock of Greater Than Endurance 1:08:33

14d ago1:08:33

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Episode 359 of Airey Bros Radio features ultrarunner and CrossFit Endurance coach Todd Pollock of Greater Than Endurance. Todd takes us inside the grind of completing his longest race to date—the Sedona Canyons 125 miler.We dive deep into the world of long-distance trail running, discussing: How Todd structures his training with strength, rucking, …

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The Sports Voice of North Central Missouri: Tom Johnson coming to you from…. (Part 1 of 2) 1:00:42

14d ago1:00:42

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If there is big game in North Missouri, Tom Johnson is likely on the call! As Sports Director for KTTN-FM and KGOZ 101.7 he covers Trenton Bulldog Football, Basketball, Softball and Baseball. During his 22 years in Trenton Missouri he has been the broadcast voice for Princeton Football and covered big games involving Lathrop, Bethany, Milan, Mercer…

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Episode #72: Kevin Brooks 47:13

15d ago47:13

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"Don't Mess with Happy" — Kevin Brooks on Building a DII Powerhouse at Angelo State In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with one of the true legends of Division II baseball — Kevin Brooks, Head Baseball Coach at Angelo State University. With over 800 career wins, seven College World Series appearances, and a 2…

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Coach Ben Clymer on Building the #1 Team in the Nation | Faith Christian Wrestling | ABR Ep. 358 1:20:21

17d ago1:20:21

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In this powerhouse episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Ben Clymer—2024 Bucks County Coach of the Year and the visionary behind Faith Christian Academy’s rise to the No. 1-ranked high school wrestling team in the nation. From launching the program on a hillside without mats to producing state champions and D1 commits, Coach Clymer sh…

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Episode #71: Wade Wilson on Recruiting 14:27

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🎙️ Real Recruiting, Real Relationships In this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Matt Rogers sits down with Wade Wilson, Head Softball Coach at Texas Lutheran University and one of the most respected voices in Division III athletics. With a national championship and years of success behind him, Coach Wilson opens up about what really matters in…

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Episode #70: Wade Wilson 47:19

21d ago47:19

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🎙️ Pushing for Greatness, Leading with Heart In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Wade Wilson, Head Softball Coach at Texas Lutheran University and one of the most successful coaches in NCAA Division III history. With a national championship, over 450 career wins, and the highest DIII softball winning…

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Pete Riley on Building Champions Through Struggle, Joy & Jersey Wrestling Culture | Airey Bros Radio Ep. 357 1:01:36

21d ago1:01:36

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Pete Riley—head coach of Riley Wrestling Club and Region 6 alum—to talk wrestling, fatherhood, life lessons, and building something bigger than the mat. From launching a club during COVID to redefining what it means to coach with heart, Pete shares how adversity shaped his…

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Vinnie Santaniello Legend of Shore Thing Wrestling on Coaching, Building Champions & New Jersey Wrestling Culture 56:21

25d ago56:21

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In Episode 348 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Vinnie Santaniello, founder of Shore Thing Wrestling Club, NCAA Division III finalist, and Ocean County Sheriff. Vinnie takes us deep inside: The rise of Brick Memorial wrestling His judo background and how it shaped his mat style Building Shore Thing into a powerhouse club with over 40 …

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Episode #69: Taylor White on Recruiting 32:28

25d ago32:28

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🎙️ Building a Powerhouse Through Recruiting In this bonus episode of Significant Recruiting with Matt Rogers, we’re joined by Taylor White, Associate Head Baseball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Texas at Tyler. Known across Division II as one of the premier recruiters in the country, Coach White has helped build UT Tyler into…

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Luca Madeo | NAIA Champion, European U23 Contender & Cumberlands Star | Airey Bros Radio Ep 355 1:04:04

28d ago1:04:04

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In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Luca Madeo, 4x NAIA All-American, 2025 NAIA Indoor 5K National Champion, and one of the fastest rising stars in college distance running. Hailing from Böden-Württemberg, Germany, Luca shares his incredible journey from soccer player to elite runner, why he chose the University of the Cumberlands…

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Episode #68: Brent Porche 39:57

29d ago39:57

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🎧 “Building Men, Not Just Champions” In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Brent Porche, the head baseball coach at the University of Texas at Tyler — and one of the most impactful leaders in college baseball today. Coach Porche reflects on his journey from winning a Division III National Championship …

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Building a Junior College Dynasty | Coach Cole Spree | Indian Hills CC Wrestling | 2025 NJCAA Champions 1:06:06

1M ago1:06:06

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🚨 On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we're joined by Coach Cole Spree, head coach of Indian Hills Community College Wrestling — the 2025 NJCAA National Champions! 🏆Coach Spree shares his journey from JUCO All-American to building Indian Hills into a national powerhouse. We dive into: 🔥 The behind-the-scenes of building a championship program 🔥 Re…

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For Love of the Game: Building The Legacy of Trenton Tennis 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

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A profile interview with Carl Carpenter covers his arrival in Trenton in 1966 and the start of the Trenton High School Tennis program for boys and girls and the building of new tennis courts. So began a 50 year love affair with tennis! Carl's friend and protege, Mike Bosley took over the boys team in 1975 and led a team to a 16-1 dual match record …

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Episode #67: Becky Schmidt 55:50

1M ago55:50

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🎧 “I See My Job as a Calling” In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Becky Schmidt, the longtime head volleyball coach at Hope College and one of the most respected leaders in Division III athletics. Coach Schmidt opens up about her deep-rooted belief that coaching is more than a job — it’s a calling. W…

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From Mat to Manuscript: Mick Betancourt on Wrestling, Writing & Reacher | Ep. 353 1:09:46

1M ago1:09:46

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In Episode 353 of Airey Bros Radio, we’re joined by Mick Betancourt — writer, executive producer of Amazon’s Reacher, stand-up comic, and proud former wrestler. From a tough upbringing on Chicago’s West Side to breaking through as a Hollywood storyteller, Mick’s journey is a masterclass in grit, grace, and getting back up.This episode is packed wit…

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Trailblazing Titles & Building Dynasties: Coach Katie Wise on Leading Marian University Track & Field to NAIA History 50:06

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In Episode 352 of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Katie Wise, Director of Track & Cross Country at Marian University, and the first woman in collegiate history to lead a men’s team to an NAIA Indoor National Championship. From her days as an NCAA D1 All-American sprinter to building a powerhouse at Marian, Coach Wise opens up about recruit…

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Episode #66: Mitchell McPartland 56:38

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🎙️We're Going to Handle Hard Better How do you build a program that thrives under pressure, embraces high standards, and leads with care? University of Chicago Head Volleyball Coach Mitchell McPartland joins the show to break it all down. This conversation is packed with insight on how to lead a high-achieving team, manage expectations, and coach w…

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Shore Conference Stories, Media Evolution & Wrestling Culture with Bob Badders 1:15:06

1M ago1:15:06

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On This episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go deep into the world of New Jersey high school sports with one of the Shore Conference’s most respected voices — Bob Badders of Shore Sports Insider.From the rise of Region 6 wrestling to the evolution of sports media, Bob brings decades of insight as a writer, photographer, and broadcaster.🎯 Topics Covered…

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Building from the Ground Up: Coach Dylan Anderson & the Rise of Evansville XC/Track 1:13:21

2M ago1:13:21

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On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Dylan Anderson, the Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at the University of Evansville. From building programs from scratch to coaching across NCAA D2 and D1, Coach Anderson shares his journey, training philosophy, culture-first leadership, and vision for the Purple Aces. We talk r…

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Coach Zach Daniel | Building a D2 Powerhouse at West Texas A&M 58:21

2M ago58:21

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On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Zach Daniel, Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track Coach at West Texas A&M. From his journey as a student-athlete to leading one of the nation’s top NCAA Division II programs, Coach Daniel opens up about athlete development, strength training for distance runners, international recr…

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Baseball's Characters, Quirks and Cinematic Quality! It's Baseball Season! 50:43

2M ago50:43

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Tonight we welcome Dr. Lenny Klaver, President of North Central Missouri College and long time Wayne State, Nebraska baseball coach and Athletic Director at University of Wisconsin-Parkside for a lively baseball discussion. Along with podcast contributor and former Trenton Lady Bulldogs Basketball Coach Brian Upton we dig in on the outlook for the …

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Episode #65: Emily Kiablick 50:55

2M ago50:55

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Cool Under Pressure: Emily Kiablick on Culture, Calm, and Coaching with Clarity In this episode of Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers, we sit down with Emily Kiablick ("Coach Kabs"), the all-time winningest coach in Wheaton College women’s lacrosse history. Known for her calm leadership and deep care for team chemistry, Emily opens up about what…

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Blueprint for Greatness: Jerry Baltes & the Grand Valley Track & Field Dynasty 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

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This week on Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with one of the most accomplished coaches in NCAA Division II history—Coach Jerry Baltes of Grand Valley State University. With 16 national titles, 78 individual champions, and over 1,600 All-Americans, Coach Baltes has built a powerhouse program while keeping his focus on developing great humans first. We…

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Building a Championship Culture at Ursinus: Coach Joe Jamison’s Journey 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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From Princeton to Collegeville, Coach Joe Jamison @ursinuscollege_wrestling has built more than just wrestling teams—he’s created a culture. In this episode, we go belly-to-belly with Ursinus College’s Director of Wrestling to talk about his transition from Ivy League coaching to leading both men's and women's programs at a rising D3 powerhouse. We…

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Episode #64: Carol Jue 51:30

2M ago51:30

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🎙️ Full-Court Pressure: The Tenacity Behind Carol Jue’s Championship Coaching In this week’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Coach Carol Jue, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Chapman University. With over 300 career wins and countless accolades, Carol is the all-time winningest coach in Chapman’s history. She’s built a…

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From National Champion to Jersey Builder: Coach Jimmy Rollins' Wrestling Journey 1:20:52

2M ago1:20:52

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In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Famer and Clearview High School head coach Jimmy Rollins. From NJCAA and NAIA national champion to leading powerhouse programs like Lindenwood and now building a strong culture back in the Garden State, Coach Rollins shares an epic hero's journey in wrestl…

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Episode #63: Ceanna Larson-Michalek 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

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🎙️ Building a Winning Program with Coach Ceanna Larson-Michalek On this episode of Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers, we sit down with Ceanna Larson-Michalek, Head Volleyball Coach at Centralia College, to discuss her journey in coaching and the transformation she's brought to every program she's led. With 18 years of experience, Coach C has bu…

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From Iowa to the Redwoods: Coach Lennie Zalesky & the Rise of Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling 1:15:36

2M ago1:15:36

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In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we’re joined by wrestling icon Coach Lennie Zalesky, whose journey spans from being a 3x All-American at Iowa under Dan Gable to reviving collegiate wrestling at Cal Poly Humboldt. Coach Zalesky reflects on building championship programs, launching Humboldt’s first-year team from scratch, and coaching alongside …

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Sierra Michaelis: Small Town, Big Dreams 48:52

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Sierra Michaelis started her basketball dream in the small town of Mercer, Missouri (population 263 as of 2020!). Through youth basketball and high school she was an offensive juggernaut; scoring 3710 points to become the 2nd all-time leading scorer in Missouri girls high school basketball history! Her team finally broke the "Mercer Curse" to make …

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Coach Jack Hoyt – Building Champions & Culture at Azusa Pacific Track & Field 1:10:53

2M ago1:10:53

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On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we’re back on the track with Coach Jack Hoyt, Director of Track & Field at Azusa Pacific University. From coaching Olympians to leading national championship teams, Coach Hoyt has built one of the premier DII programs in the country—without compromising the human element of coaching. We talk about: The legacy of…

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A Magic Season Ends: Final Day of Basketball at the NJCAA National Tournament for NCMC 44:26

2M ago44:26

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This episode has call ins from Head Coach Jenni Croy and Head Coach Jeremy Esry on today's games and a review of a magic season for NCMC Basketball. Special feature interviews with Tim Bunton, Danville Area Community College Athletic Director and Jeanie Cooke, Championship Leadership Team (who gives us some bonus great baseball nuggets about the co…

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NCMC Men and Women Compete in NJCAA National Basketball Tournaments 23:36

2M ago23:36

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A late night report on March 20, 2025 action from Danville, Illinois where the NCMC Men played a quarterfinal game in the national tournament. Also a report on the Women's game completed Wednesday, March 19 in Joplin, MIssouri. Some crowd sound and some observations on the action on the court! This is an entirely different type of episode designed …

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Episode #62: Matt Midkiff 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

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🎙️ Building a Championship Culture with Coach Matt Midkiff On this episode of Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers, we sit down with Matt Midkiff, the winningest baseball coach in Swarthmore College history and two-time Centennial Conference Champion. From rebuilding struggling programs to leading his team to the NCAA Division III World Series, Co…

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JUCO Gold: Building a National Powerhouse with Coach Nick Marcinkowski of Muskegon CC 1:11:38

2M ago1:11:38

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What does it take to build a national-level JUCO program from scratch? Coach Nick Marcinkowski of Muskegon Community College joins us to share how he's turned MCC into one of the NJCAA's most exciting up-and-coming programs in cross country and track & field. From zero qualifiers to 51 national-level athletes in just a few seasons, Coach Marcinkows…

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North Idaho College Wrestling | Coach Derek Booth on JUCO Success, Recruiting & Nationals 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

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🔥 Inside JUCO Wrestling with North Idaho College Head Coach Derek Booth! 🔥We’re going belly to belly tonight with one of the top JUCO wrestling coaches in the country! Coach Derek Booth joins Airey Bros Radio to break down:🏆 Building an NJCAA Powerhouse at North Idaho🥇 125-pounder Elijah Kerns’ Huge Region Win over a Defending National Champ 🔥 The …

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Episode #61: Mark Stauffer 54:51

3M ago54:51

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Empowering Excellence: Coach Mark Stauffer In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, we sit down with Mark Stauffer, the Head Women's Soccer coach at Misericordia University, to dive into his 24-year coaching journey and his commitment to building a program focused on player empowerment and accountability. Coach Stauffer shares valuable …

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Coach Dave Bell: Building Champions, Beating the Best, & New Jersey Wrestling's Rise 1:18:34

3M ago1:18:34

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Wrestling fans, coaches, and athletes – this one’s for you!In this must-listen episode of AR Bros Radio, we sit down with legendary coach Dave Bell – the mastermind behind Bergen Catholic's dynasty and now the driving force behind North Hunterdon’s state championship run. 🔹 11 State Championships 🏆 🔹 90+ State Place Winners 🤼‍♂️ 🔹 USA Wrestling Coa…

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NCMC Lady Pirates Basketball Head Coach Jenni Croy: Filling Up the Record Books (Part 2 of 2) 44:27

3M ago44:27

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Jenni Miller Croy, Head Basketball Coach of the Lady Pirates for 18 years at North Central Missouri College joins us for a conversation about her life in basketball. As a player, Jenni was a prolific scorer! She set the Kearney High School, then the Pittsburg State career scoring records as one of the very best 3 point shooters all time in women's …

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Matt Morris on Building a Championship Cross Country & Track Program | CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves 1:13:13

3M ago1:13:13

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We’re diving deep into the world of NCAA Division II Cross Country & Track and Field with Matt Morris, the head coach of CSU Pueblo. Coach Morris has transformed CSU Pueblo into a national powerhouse, coaching All-Americans, conference champions, and record-breaking athletes.🔥 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ His coaching journey from high school to …

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Episode #60: Kristen Dowling 36:03

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🔥 One Day to Prepare, One Season to Dominate! 🔥 In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Kristen Dowling, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Whittier College, to talk about one of the most unbelievable coaching turnarounds in recent memory. Hired just one day before the season started, Coach Dowling took a …

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Building a Big 12 Contender: Adam Hall’s Vision for Utah Valley Wrestling 1:10:35

3M ago1:10:35

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In this episode, we sit down with Utah Valley University Head Wrestling Coach Adam Hall to talk about his journey from Idaho to NYC to the Big 12, building a powerhouse program at UVU, and why wrestlers should get out of their bubble when looking for opportunities. We dive deep into: ✅ His coaching journey from NC State to leading UVU ✅ The mentali…

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NCMC Lady Pirates Basketball Head Coach Jenni Croy: Filling Up the Record Books (Part 1 of 2) 39:55

3M ago39:55

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Jenni Croy, Head Basketball Coach of the Lady Pirates for 18 years at North Central Missouri College joins us for a conversation about her life in basketball. As a player, Jenni was a prolific scorer! She set the Kearney High School, then the Pittsburg State career scoring records as one of the very best 3 point shooters all time in women's college…

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