Best Njcaa Podcasts (2025)

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Alan Jaeger & Randy Sullivan - Return to Throwing Manual & Schedule 2.0 1:05:45

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast are Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan. Jaeger is the CEO/Founder of Jaeger Sports and has been on the forefront of arm and mental health in the baseball community for over 30 years. Sullivan is the CEO/Founder of the Florida Baseball ARMory, author of eight books on baseball pitching and also has over 30 years of experience…

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Episode #135: Karrah Davis on Recruiting 32:03

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🎙️ Trust the Process: Recruiting, Patience & Perspective with Karrah Davis 🏐 In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation with Karrah Davis, Head Volleyball Coach at the NCAA Division III University of Dubuque — one of the great young coaches in college volleyball today. Coach Davis brings a rare and…

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Episode #134: Karrah Davis 41:23

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🎙️ Building Culture, Joy, and Sustained Success in NCAA Division III Volleyball 🏐 In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Karrah Davis, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Dubuque and one of the great young coaches in NCAA Division III. After watching her coach live this past season, Matt was struck by…

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Pat Casey - 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Inductee, Oregon State 1:16:14

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Finishing our 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Class interviews Pat Casey etched his name among the greats in college baseball history, leading Oregon State to national prominence during a coaching career that spanned more than three decades. Casey served as head coach at George Fox University (Ore.) from 1988 to 1994, compiling a 171-113-1 (.602) record bef…

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Episode #133: Bet Naumovski on Recruiting 37:54

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🎙️ What Division II Coaches Really Look For: Recruiting with Bet Naumovski 🏀 In Part 2 of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with world-class coach Bet Naumovski to unpack what NCAA Division II coaches are truly looking for in the recruiting process. Drawing from decades of experience building championship teams at Queens College, Bet offers …

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Episode #132: Bet Naumovski 59:41

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🎙️ Coaching That Transforms: A Conversation with Bet Naumovski In this week’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with longtime friend and decorated Queens College Head Women's Basketball Coach Elizabeth “Bet” Naumovski. Bet is the all-time winningest coach in program history and one of the most respected leaders in N…

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Sam Piraro - 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Class Inductee, San Jose State 1:09:10

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Continuing our 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Class interviews, this week’s ABCA Podcast features one of California’s most influential and respected baseball minds: Sam Piraro. With a career spanning high school, junior college, and NCAA Division I baseball, Piraro forged a legacy defined by program-building, competitive excellence, and lasting impact. Pir…

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Episode #131: Mike Candrea on Recruiting 26:24

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🎙️ Mike Candrea on Evaluating Talent, Building Championship Rosters, and the Future of Recruiting In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt sits down with one of the most respected leaders in the history of college athletics—Mike Candrea, Hall of Fame coach, eight-time NCAA National Champion at the University of Arizona, former US…

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Episode #130: Mike Candrea 53:06

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🎙️ Mike Candrea: Lessons From a Legend In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with one of the greatest leaders in the history of college athletics—Mike Candrea, Hall of Fame coach, eight-time NCAA National Champion at the University of Arizona, and former head coach of Team USA Softball. Coach Candrea opens up about lea…

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EP#67: You can love the US college experience and still struggle within it - Victoria Datta from The Hidden Opponent on resources available as an international student athlete 1:05:16

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We are thrilled to introduce a new partnership for our Study & Play USA families. Listen as we sit down with NCAA Division I runner Vicki Data from The Hidden Opponent to unpack the hidden realities of college sport as an international and the power of a community that says 'it’s okay not to be okay'. German athlete Vicki explains how The Hidden Op…

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Michael Jacobs - 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports High School Div. III Assistant Coach of the Year, Saint Thomas Aquinas (KS) HS 1:04:11

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Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is the 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports High School Div. III Assistant Coach of the Year Saint Thomas Aquinas (KS) assistant coach, Michael Jacobs. Aquinas is coming off back-to-back Kansas Class 5A State Championships and fifth overall for the school. The Saints finished the season with a 27-4 record. Jacobs is a K…

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Episode #129: Dr. Katherine Fell & Brandi Laurita on Recruiting 22:14

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🎙️ How Colleges Build Their Rosters: Inside the Room With Findlay’s President & VP In this episode of Significant Recruiting, we’re giving families what they rarely get—insight straight from the top. Matt sits down with Dr. Katherine Fell, President of the University of Findlay, and Brandi Laurita, Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics, to…

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Episode #128: Dr. Katherine Fell & Brandi Laurita 45:41

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🎙️ Leading With Purpose: Findlay’s President & VP Share the Playbook In this week’s Significant Coaching episode, Matt sits down with two remarkable leaders shaping the future of the University of Findlay — Dr. Katherine Fell, President, and Brandi Laurita, Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics. Together, they break down what it takes to b…

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Terry Gobert - 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Class Inductee, Jasper (IN) High School 1:25:18

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Terry Gobert, the legendary head coach at Jasper High School (IN) and one of the winningest high school baseball coaches in state history. Across 38 seasons, Gobert has built a true dynasty in Jasper, compiling an extraordinary 912-249 (.786) career record and becoming just the fifth coach in Indiana h…

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EP#66: Becoming Undeniable: Identity, Grit & The Blueprint to Success With University of Alabama & Super Bowl Champ Jesse Williams 1:02:08

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Two unlikely travel mates and a tour of the American South that turns into a masterclass on what college sport really demands. We bring together Jesse Williams, national champion at Alabama and Super Bowl winner, and Chris Bates, a former Oklahoma State tennis player and founder of Study & Play USA, to map the modern pathway for Australian student …

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Episode #127: Brian Olehy 38:30

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🔥 One Dad, One Recruiting Journey: The Brian Olehy Conversation This week on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt sits down for a real, unfiltered talk with a parent in the middle of the recruiting journey. 🎙️👨‍👧 About a year ago, Brian Olehy reached out for guidance on his daughter Kelsey’s path to college volleyball. Since then, his family ha…

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EP#65: Chris' reflections of 10 days in America with Jesse Williams 20:50

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Think you know U.S. college sport from the headlines? Try walking seven campuses in ten days and stepping inside the rooms where performance is built. We share what’s actually changed since COVID and why the pathway for Australian student athletes is more compelling than ever. From the moment we arrived, the pattern was unmistakable: proximity driv…

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Episode #126: Heather Macy 38:25

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🎧 Heather Macy on Leadership & Culture Building In today’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with Heather Macy, the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Nova Southeastern University and one of college basketball’s most respected program builders. With over 350 career wins, championship-level turnarounds, and a national rep…

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Jordan Schwellenbach - 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year 1:11:17

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Jordan Schwellenbach, assistant coach at LSU Shreveport and the 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year. In his first season with the Pilots, Schwellenbach served as Recruiting Coordinator and Pitching Coach, helping steer LSUS to one of the greatest accomplishments in college basebal…

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Episode #125: Sophie Scott on Recruiting 30:19

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🏐 Sophie Scott | From Cal-Berkeley to What’s Next: A Two-Chapter Recruiting Journey On this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Sophie Scott, Senior Middle Hitter at Cal-Berkeley Volleyball, to talk about her recruiting journey from high school… and now again as a 5th-year senior preparing for her final season …

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Episode #124: Sophie Scott 47:25

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🎧 Sophie Scott | Resilience, Leadership, and the Grind of Division I Athletics On this week’s Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Sophie Scott, Senior Middle Hitter for Cal-Berkeley Volleyball, to explore what it truly means to be a student-athlete at the highest level. Sophie opens up about her journey through injury, recovery…

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Sam Mote - 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports NCAA Div. II Assistant Coach of the Year 1:03:22

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast is Sam Mote, assistant coach at Angelo State University and the 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports NCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year. Since joining the Rams’ coaching staff in 2018, Mote has helped elevate Angelo State into one of the premier hitting programs in the country. Under his guidance, the Rams have led the Lon…

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Episode #123: Dr. Greg Lott on Recruiting 17:48

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🎙️ Dr. Greg Lott: How to Find the Right College Fit In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Greg Lott, Director of Athletics at Otterbein University, to break down what families and athletes really need to understand about the college recruiting process. Dr. Lott explains how Otterbein approaches recrui…

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Episode #122: Dr. Greg Lott 39:01

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🎙️ Leading with Intention: Human Development, Culture, and Coaching Growth with Dr. Greg Lott (Otterbein University) In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Greg Lott, Director of Athletics at Otterbein University, to explore what it means to lead with intention in collegiate athletics. Dr. Lott shares ho…

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Adam McGinnis - 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports NJCAA Div. II Assistant Coach of the Year 1:16:53

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Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is Adam McGinnis, Heartland Community College Recruiting Coordinator and the 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports NJCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year. Since rejoining the Heartland staff in 2021, McGinnis has helped guide the Hawks to four straight NJCAA World Series appearances, highlighted by a National Cham…

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Episode #121: Quentin Acree on Recruiting 27:52

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🎧 Quentin “Coach Q” Acree: The Art of Evaluating Character in Recruiting 🏀 In this week’s Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Quentin “Coach Q” Acree — Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Christopher Newport University — to talk about what really matters in the recruiting process. Coach Q, one of the brightest young minds in …

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Episode #120: Quentin Acree 52:04

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🎙 Quentin Acree: Toughness Together — The Christopher Newport Standard This week on the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Quentin Acree, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Christopher Newport University — one of the premier programs in all of Division III basketball. Coach Q shares how CNU’s championship culture is built on …

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Matt Williams - 2025 ABCA/Soldier Sports NCAA Div. I Assistant Coach of the Year, Coastal Carolina University 37:29

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Williams, the ABCA's 2025 NCAA Division I Assistant Coach of the Year and pitching coach for Coastal Carolina University. In just his second season with the Chanticleers, Williams helped guide Coastal Carolina to its second appearance in the College World Series Championship Series, cementing the pr…

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Episode #119: Will Chavis on Recruiting 23:46

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🎙️ Built for the Modern Game: Will Chavis on NIL, the Portal, and the Future of Recruiting 🏀 In this episode of The Significant Recruiting Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Will Chavis, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Drexel University, for a powerful and practical look at today’s ever-changing recruiting world. From being Bobby Knight’s…

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Episode #118: Will Chavis 54:42

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🎙️ From Bobby Knight to Drexel: The Humble Leadership of Will Chavis 🏀 In this episode of The Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Will Chavis, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Drexel University — and one of the most grounded, inspiring voices in college basketball today. From being Bobby Knight’s first recruit at Texas …

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Steve Ruzich - 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Class Inductee, South Suburban College 49:55

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Continuing our 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Class podcasts, this week’s ABCA Podcast features Steve Ruzich, the legendary head coach of South Suburban College (IL). For more than 40 years, Ruzich has been the face of the Bulldogs’ baseball program, building one of the most successful legacies in NJCAA history. With a career record of 1,385-817 (.629) thr…

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Episode #117: Vinny Barber on Recruiting 35:19

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📬 “Clarity Wins: A Recruit’s Playbook with Coach Vinny Barber” 🤼‍♂️🧭 In Part 2, Coach Vinny Barber—Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at the University of Lynchburg—gets practical about recruiting for high school athletes, parents, and coaches. Drawing from concrete examples in the conversation, Vinny shows what actually earns attention, builds trust, and …

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Episode #116: Vinny Barber Returns 45:00

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🧱 “Build It Brick by Brick: Culture, Courage, and the Lynchburg Way” 🤼‍♂️ What does it take to build a college program from zero—culture first, wins second, significance always? In this episode, Coach Vinny Barber returns (last seen in Episode 15) as the newly named Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at the University of Lynchburg to unpack the real work o…

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John McCormack - 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Class Inductee, Florida Atlantic University 1:41:33

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Kicking off our 2026 ABCA Hall of Fame Class interviews is Florida Atlantic University head coach and ABCA First Vice President, John McCormack. McCormack completed his 17th year at Florida Atlantic University as head coach in 2025, and 35th season with the program. He had previously served 11 years as associate head coach and seven years as an ass…

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Episode #115: Luke Falk on Recruiting 31:21

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🎯 Luke Falk: Recruiting Lessons, Resilience, and the Power of Mind Strength 🏈 From overlooked recruit to Washington State record-breaker to NFL quarterback—Luke Falk’s journey is packed with lessons every athlete and parent can learn from. In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Luke opens up about his unique recruiting path, the set…

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EP#64: Hunter Valley rower Sarah Abrams - how she turned a Facebook message into an NCAA D1 Collegiate Rowing Career at Tennessee 1:26:37

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What happens when a single Facebook message completely changes your life? For Sarah Abrams, a talented young rower from Australia's Hunter Valley, that message—which she initially suspected was a scam—became the first step on an extraordinary journey across the Pacific to NCAA Division I rowing. Alexia sits down with Sarah as she shares the raw, un…

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Episode #114: Luke Falk 56:13

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🎙 Luke Falk: Mind Strength, Mental Health, and the Quarterback’s Journey 🏈 From walk-on to record-breaking quarterback at Washington State, to playing in the NFL, and now author of The Mind Strength Playbook—Luke Falk’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. In this powerful episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Luke joins Mat…

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Kermit Smith - 2026 ABCA Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award Recipient 1:22:53

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Kermit Smith, head coach at Appalachian State University, whose leadership and steady influence have made him one of the most respected coaches in collegiate baseball. Smith recently completed his ninth season at App State (2025), where he continues to guide the Mountaineers with integrity and purpose.…

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Episode #113: Ruth Nelson on Recruiting 33:09

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🎙️ Beyond the Offer: Ruth N. Nelson on Finding the Right Fit 🏐✨ Ruth N. Nelson has lived every side of the recruiting process—Division I head coach at Houston, LSU, and Iowa, U.S. National Team coach, mentor to legends like Flo Hyman and Rita Crockett, and now the founder of BYOP® (Bring Your Own Parent) and GoKids. In this episode, Ruth shares pow…

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Episode #112: Ruth N. Nelson 1:00:24

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🎙️ Ruth N. Nelson – Pioneer, Innovator, Trailblazer in Women’s Sports 🚀🏐 When you talk about pioneers in women’s athletics, Ruth N. Nelson is on the shortlist. With 557 career wins as a Division I head coach at Houston, LSU, and Iowa—and as a U.S. National coach—Ruth helped shape the aftermath of Title IX and build opportunities for generations of …

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Tom Griffin - 2026 ABCA Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award Recipient 1:16:06

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Griffin, one of the most respected catching instructors and collegiate coaches in the game. Griffin just completed his 20th season leading the Carson-Newman program and has amassed 746 career wins over his 28 years in college coaching. A true authority in catching instruction, Griffin is a staple a…

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Episode #111: John Comerford on Recruiting 11:47

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🎙️ Challenging the Status Quo in College Recruiting with Dr. John Comerford What does true leadership in college recruiting look like? In Part 2 of Matt Rogers’ conversation with Dr. John Comerford, President of Otterbein University, the focus shifts from affordability to athletics. Dr. Comerford shares his vision for recruiting with clarity and co…

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Episode #110: Dr. John Comerford 45:33

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🎙️ Blowing Up the Cost of College: A Conversation w/ Dr. John Comerford What if everything you thought you knew about the cost of college was wrong? In this week’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. John Comerford, President of Otterbein University, for a powerful two-part conversation that challenges assump…

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Pat Doyle - 2026 ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award 1:08:54

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Pat Doyle, the distinguished recipient of the 2026 ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award. Named after the legendary Lefty Gomez, this honor is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to baseball locally, nationally, and internationally—and Doyle’s career epitomizes that stand…

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Episode #109: Ryan Callahan on Recruiting 28:55

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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 50:37

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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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Oscar Reed - Recruiting Coordinator, Alcorn State University 1:00:20

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Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is Oscar Reed, Recruiting Coordinator and Pitching Coach at Alcorn State University. Reed joined the Braves’ staff this summer after two seasons at Alvin Junior College, continuing a coaching career that has spanned high school, junior college, travel baseball, and now the NCAA Division I level. Reed’s path …

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Episode #107: Heather Pavlik on Recruiting 30:02

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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 54:17

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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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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…