Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers
Episodes
Episode #166: Larry Yoder
10 Apr 2026
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🎙️Building a Program That Lasts | Larry Yoder | Significant Coaching Ep. 166 In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sit...
Episode #165: Coleman Lee on Recruiting
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Coleman Lee: What College Coaches Really Want | Ep. 165 In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Ce...
Episode #164: Coleman Lee
03 Apr 2026
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🎙️ Coleman Lee: Doing It Your Way and Building a Winner | Ep. 164In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down wit...
Episode #163: Paula Krueger on Recruiting
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏀 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 do...
Episode #162: Paula Krueger
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏀 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 o...
Episode #161: Scott Fjelstul on Recruiting
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
⛳ A 39-Year Masterclass in College Fit and RecruitingIn Episode #161 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers continues his conversation w...
Episode #160: Scott Fjelstul
20 Mar 2026
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⛳ Scott Fjelstul: Building People, Not Just Golfers What does it take to lead a program for nearly four decades—and do it with consistency, h...
Episode #159: John Baines on Recruiting
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏀 Competitiveness, Fit, and the Truth About Recruiting | John Baines | Part IIIn Part II of Episode 159 of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Ma...
Episode #158: John Baines
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by John Baines, head men’s basketball coach at Elmhurst University, one of the premier Division III basketball programs in th...
Episode #157: Traci Murphy on Recruiting
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part II of my conversation with Traci Murphy, Vice President for Athletics at NCAA Division II Daemen University, we dive deep into the college rec...
Episode #156: Traci Murphy
06 Mar 2026
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🎙 Learning Leadership the Right Way with Traci Murphy What does it take to lead a thriving college athletics department?In this episode of the S...
Episode #155: Katelyn Smith on Recruiting
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Division II Recruiting Reality | Katelyn Smith | Part IIIn Part 2 of this Significant Recruiting conversation, Adams State University Athletic Direc...
Episode #154: Katelyn Smith
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Katelyn Smith on Leadership, Culture, and Why Division II Works (Part 1) What does real leadership look like at the NCAA Division II level?In Pa...
Episode #153: Dawson Dickson on Recruiting
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The JUCO Reset: How Junior College Helps You Rebuild and Move Forward Sometimes the recruiting journey doesn’t go the way you planned.The...
Episode #152: Dawson Dickson
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Building Culture Fast: Why Dawson Dickson Is a Rising Star in College Basketball Coaching What does it take to build a winning culture when y...
Episode #151: Bill Cleary on Recruiting
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Truth About Division II Recruiting: Fit, Growth, and Learning Through Failure 🏀🎯 In Part 2 of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down wi...
Episode #150: Bill Cleary
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Bet on You” – Building Confidence and Player Ownership with Bill Cleary (Part 1) In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Matt Rogers sits d...
Episode #149: Emily Kohan on Recruiting
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 What Division I Volleyball Recruiting Really Looks Like | Emily Kohan In Part 2 of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt...
Episode #148: Emily Kohan
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Emily Kohan on Building a Sustainable Division I Volleyball Program at Colorado StateIn this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Ro...
Episode #147: John Payan on Recruiting
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Payan on the Recruiting Fit Truth About Division III Basketball | (Part 2) In Part 2 of this Significant Coaching conversation, Matt Rogers co...
Episode #146: John Payan
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🏀 John Payan on Mindset, Accountability, and Building a Program That Holds Under Pressure | Significant Coaching Podcast In Part 1 of this Signifi...
Episode #145: Dr. Bob Dranoff on Recruiting
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Commissioner's Take on Recruiting: Fit, Expectations, and the Division II Reality | Bob Dranoff (Part 2) In Part 2 of this conversation on t...
Episode #144: Dr. Bob Dranoff
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ From the Commissioner’s Chair: What NCAA Division II Leadership Really Looks Like | Bob Dranoff What does it actually mean to lead an NCA...
Episode #143: Candace Moats on Recruiting
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ 3-Peat Perspective: How Candace Moats Recruits for Championships That LastHow do you win a three-peat—and keep doing it without burning out ...
Episode #142: Candace Moats
16 Jan 2026
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🎙️ 3x National Champions: How Candace Moats Builds Programs That LastWhat does it really take to build a championship program—and sustain it ye...
Episode #141: Sue Amendt on Recruiting
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎓 Small Town Roots, Smart Recruiting DecisionsCoach Sue Amendt on Fit, Perspective & Guiding the College JourneyIn Part 2 of this two-part conv...
Episode #140: Sue Amendt
09 Jan 2026
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🎙️ Built in a Small Town, Built to Last 🏐Coach Sue Amendt on Coaching, Community & Raising Athletes the Right WayWhat does it look like to...
Episode #139: Grant Leonard on Recruiting
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Division I Recruiting, Unfiltered with Coach Grant Leonard🏀 In this Significant Recruiting Podcast episode, Matt Rogers is joined by Grant ...
Episode #138: Grant Leonard
02 Jan 2026
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🎙️ Season 3, Episode 1: Coaching, Culture & Leadership with Coach Grant Leonard 🏀To open Season 3 of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Mat...
Trailer: The Significant Coaching Podcast Season 3
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The Significant Coaching Podcast Season 3Significant Coaching and Recruiting Podcast returns for Season 3 with deeper conversations about coac...
Episode #137: Donnie Danklefsen on Recruiting
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🥎🎓 Recruiting the Right Way | Coach Donnie Danklefsen (Trine Softball) — Significant RecruitingHow do you end Season 2 of the Significant Coac...
Episode #136: Donnie Danklefsen
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🥎🏆 Building Champions the Right Way | Coach Donnie Danklefsen What does it take to build a championship program—and sustain it for more than ...
Episode #135: Karrah Davis on Recruiting
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Trust the Process: Recruiting, Patience & Perspective with Karrah Davis 🏐In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Ro...
Episode #134: Karrah Davis
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Building Culture, Joy, and Sustained Success in NCAA Division III Volleyball 🏐In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rog...
Episode #133: Bet Naumovski on Recruiting
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ What Division II Coaches Really Look For: Recruiting with Bet Naumovski 🏀In Part 2 of this conversation, Matt Rogers sits down with world...
Episode #132: Bet Naumovski
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Coaching That Transforms: A Conversation with Bet NaumovskiIn this week’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down...
Episode #131: Mike Candrea on Recruiting
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Mike Candrea on Evaluating Talent, Building Championship Rosters, and the Future of RecruitingIn this episode of the Significant Recruiting Po...
Episode #130: Mike Candrea
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Mike Candrea: Lessons From a LegendIn this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with one of the greatest leaders in the...
Episode #129: Dr. Katherine Fell & Brandi Laurita on Recruiting
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ How Colleges Build Their Rosters: Inside the Room With Findlay’s President & VPIn this episode of Significant Recruiting, we’re giving...
Episode #128: Dr. Katherine Fell & Brandi Laurita
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Leading With Purpose: Findlay’s President & VP Share the PlaybookIn this week’s Significant Coaching episode, Matt sits down with two ...
Episode #127: Brian Olehy
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 One Dad, One Recruiting Journey: The Brian Olehy ConversationThis week on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt sits down for a real, unfilter...
Episode #126: Heather Macy
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Heather Macy on Leadership & Culture Building In today’s episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with Heather Macy, ...
Episode #125: Sophie Scott on Recruiting
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Sophie Scott | From Cal-Berkeley to What’s Next: A Two-Chapter Recruiting JourneyOn this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Ro...
Episode #124: Sophie Scott
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Sophie Scott | Resilience, Leadership, and the Grind of Division I AthleticsOn this week’s Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits dow...
Episode #123: Dr. Greg Lott on Recruiting
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Dr. Greg Lott: How to Find the Right College FitIn this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Greg L...
Episode #122: Dr. Greg Lott
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Leading with Intention: Human Development, Culture, and Coaching Growth with Dr. Greg Lott (Otterbein University) In this episode of the Sign...
Episode #121: Quentin Acree on Recruiting
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Quentin “Coach Q” Acree: The Art of Evaluating Character in Recruiting🏀 In this week’s Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sit...
Episode #120: Quentin Acree
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Quentin Acree: Toughness Together — The Christopher Newport Standard This week on the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down wit...
Episode #119: Will Chavis on Recruiting
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Built for the Modern Game: Will Chavis on NIL, the Portal, and the Future of Recruiting 🏀In this episode of The Significant Recruiting Podc...
Episode #118: Will Chavis
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ From Bobby Knight to Drexel: The Humble Leadership of Will Chavis 🏀In this episode of The Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers si...
Episode #117: Vinny Barber on Recruiting
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📬 “Clarity Wins: A Recruit’s Playbook with Coach Vinny Barber” 🤼♂️🧭 In Part 2, Coach Vinny Barber—Head Men’s Wrestling Co...
Episode #116: Vinny Barber Returns
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🧱 “Build It Brick by Brick: Culture, Courage, and the Lynchburg Way” 🤼♂️What does it take to build a college program from zero—cult...
Episode #115: Luke Falk on Recruiting
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎯 Luke Falk: Recruiting Lessons, Resilience, and the Power of Mind Strength 🏈 From overlooked recruit to Washington State record-breaker to N...
Episode #114: Luke Falk
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 Luke Falk: Mind Strength, Mental Health, and the Quarterback’s Journey 🏈From walk-on to record-breaking quarterback at Washington State, t...
Episode #113: Ruth Nelson on Recruiting
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Beyond the Offer: Ruth N. Nelson on Finding the Right Fit 🏐✨Ruth N. Nelson has lived every side of the recruiting process—Division I he...
Episode #112: Ruth N. Nelson
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Ruth N. Nelson – Pioneer, Innovator, Trailblazer in Women’s Sports 🚀🏐When you talk about pioneers in women’s athletics, Ruth N. ...
Episode #111: John Comerford on Recruiting
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Challenging the Status Quo in College Recruiting with Dr. John Comerford What does true leadership in college recruiting look like? In Part 2...
Episode #110: Dr. John Comerford
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ 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 wr...
Episode #109: Ryan Callahan on Recruiting
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ From the AD’s Chair: Ryan Callahan on Recruiting In Part 2 of my conversation with Ryan Callahan, Director of Athletics at UW-Whitewater,...
Episode #108: Ryan Callahan
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ From the Mound to the Director’s Chair ⚾👔🏆Ryan Callahan’s path through athletics is nothing short of remarkable. From his days a...
Episode #107: Heather Pavlik on Recruiting
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Heather Pavlik on Recruiting, Character, and Building Champions 💯What makes a recruit stand out beyond stats and highlight reels? Juniata Coll...
Episode #106: Heather Pavlik
12 Sep 2025
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🏆 Heather Pavlik: Building a Dynasty with Toughness and CompassionWhat does it take to build not just a winning team, but a dynasty? Juniata Colleg...
Episode #105: Sue Webber on Recruiting
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Bridging the Gap: Sue Webber on Playing, Coaching & Recruiting In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, I sit down wi...
Episode #104: Dawn Grant
05 Sep 2025
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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...
Episode #103: Brandon Elliott on Recruiting
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 “Which Kid Wants It More?" Recruiting Lessons with Brandon Elliott🥎 Virginia Wesleyan University’s Brandon Elliott has built one of...
Episode #102: Brandon Elliott
29 Aug 2025
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🥎🎙 Championship Lessons from Brandon ElliottBrandon Elliott has built Virginia Wesleyan into one of the most dominant softball programs in NCA...
Episode #101: Sue Enquist on Recruiting
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏆 Baby = Culture: Sue Enquist on Team Ownership and Lessons from John Wooden On this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, I’m joined...
Episode💯: Sue Enquist
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 100 – Legendary Leadership with Sue EnquistIt’s a milestone moment on Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers—our 100th episode—and ther...
Episode #99: Olivia Foley on Recruiting
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Owning the Journey: Olivia Foley on Recruiting, Resilience, and Real Advice Olivia Foley’s story is one that many athletes and families can re...
Episode #98: Olivia Foley
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏐 Three Rings, One Mindset: Olivia Foley’s Path to Greatness at Juniata College She’s the setter who led Juniata College Women’s Volleyball ...
Episode #97: Venus Taylor on Recruiting
11 Aug 2025
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🥎 Inside a College Coach’s Playbook: Recruiting Secrets with Venus Taylor North Central College Head Softball Coach and Athletes Unlimited Softb...
Episode #96: Venus Taylor
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Venus Taylor: From Pro Softball Star to Championship Coach & MentorFrom winning an NJCAA Division I National Championship in her very first year a...
Episode #95: Joslyn Gallop on Recruiting
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🛩 Recruiting at Cruising Altitude with Joslynn Gallop – Embry-Riddle Volleyball Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is world-famous for produci...
Episode #94: Joslynn Gallop
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🛩 Flying High: Joslynn Gallop’s 20 Years of Building Significant Volleyball at Embry-Riddle In this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers...
Episode #93: Gina Oaks Garcia on Recruiting
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What D1 Coaches Really Look For: A Recruiting Conversation with Gina Oaks GarciaIn this episode of Significant Recruiting, Matt Rogers is joined by Gi...
Episode #92: Gina Oaks Garcia
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Player to Program Builder: Gina Oaks Garcia’s Journey Through Every Level of College SoftballIn this episode of The Significant Coaching Podcas...
Episode #91: Jeff Gard on Recruiting
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Significant Recruiting with Jeff Gard – Earning the OfferIn this episode of Significant Recruiting, I sit down with Jeff Gard, Head Men’s Basketba...
Episode #90: Jeff Gard
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Significant Coaching with Jeff Gard – UW-Platteville Head Men’s Basketball CoachThis week’s episode is a courtside seat to the coaching journey ...
Episode #89: Dr. James Troha on Recruiting
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ This Week on the Significant Recruiting Podcast What do college presidents really think about athletic recruiting?In this short but powerful ...
Episode #88: Dr. James Troha
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leading Through the Gray: A Candid Conversation with Dr. James TrohaIn this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Dr. James Troha—President of Juniata ...
Episode #87: Chris Bunch on Recruiting
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Significant Recruiting Podcast | Featuring Coach Chris Bunch, Webster University In this episode of Significant Recruiting, Matt Rogers sits dow...
Episode #86: Chris Bunch
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brotherhood, Basketball & Building Men – A Coaching Conversation with Chris BunchDescription: In this episode of Significant Coaching, I sit dow...
Episode #85: Paul Svagdis on Recruiting
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What College Coaches Are Really Looking For – A Recruiting Talk with Paul Svagdis of Westmont CollegeIn this week’s Significant Recruiting episode...
Episode #84: Paul Svagdis
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building Championship Culture with Paul Svagdis – Westmont College Head Baseball CoachIn this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down...
Episode #83: Paul Dill on Recruiting
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Significant Recruiting Podcast – Featuring Paul Dill (MIT Volleyball)In this episode, I’m joined by Paul Dill, Head Volleyball Coach at MI...
Episode #82: Paul Dill
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Significant Coaching Podcast – Featuring Paul DillThis week’s episode begins with a heartfelt tribute to legendary high school basketball ...
Episode #81: Dan Mickle on Recruiting
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Significant Recruiting Podcast – Featuring Dan MickleIn this episode, I’m joined by Dan Mickle, Head Volleyball Coach at York College of P...
Episode #80: Dan Mickle
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The Mind Behind the Athlete: Coaching Commitment with Dan Mickle In this powerful episode of Significant Coaching, Matt sits down with Dan Mi...
Episode #79: Brett Parker on Recruiting
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Significant Recruiting: What College Coaches Are Really Looking For – with Coach Brett ParkerIn this recruiting-focused bonus episode, Matt ...
Episode #78: Brett Parker
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Rebuilding with Purpose – A Conversation with Coach Brett ParkerWhat does it take to turn around a college program? How do you stay committed w...
Episode #77: Adam Galla on Recruiting
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⚽Inside the Mind of a College Coach: How Adam Galla Evaluates Recruits ⚽In this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Coach Matt Rogers sits down ...
Episode #76: Adam Galla
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⚽Building Culture, Shaping Men: Coach Adam Galla ⚽ In this episode of Significant Coaching, we sit down with Adam Galla, Head Men’s Soccer Co...
Episode #75: Kyle Crookes on Recruiting
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Significant Recruiting with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at University of Central MissouriIn this special bonus episode of Significant Re...
Episode #74: Kyle Crookes
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Building Championship Culture with Coach Kyle CrookesIn this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down with Kyle Crookes, Head Ba...
Episode #73: Kevin Brooks on Recruiting
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode – Significant Recruiting w/ Kevin Brooks: What College Coaches Are Really Looking ForIn this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Mat...
Episode #72: Kevin Brooks
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Don't Mess with Happy" — Kevin Brooks on Building a DII Powerhouse at Angelo StateIn this episode of the Significant Coaching Podc...
Episode #71: Wade Wilson on Recruiting
12 May 2025
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🎙️ Real Recruiting, Real RelationshipsIn this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Matt Rogers sits down with Wade Wilson, Head Softball Coach a...
Episode #70: Wade Wilson
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Pushing for Greatness, Leading with HeartIn this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Wade Wilson, Hea...
Episode #69: Taylor White on Recruiting
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Building a Powerhouse Through Recruiting In this bonus episode of Significant Recruiting with Matt Rogers, we’re joined by Taylor White, As...
Episode #68: Brent Porche
02 May 2025
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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 he...