🏐 Coleman Lee: What College Coaches Really Want | Ep. 165

In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Central Methodist Head Volleyball Coach Coleman Lee to break down what really matters in the recruiting process.

From communication and evaluations to visits and long-term fit, Coleman shares what separates recruits who get opportunities from those who get overlooked.

They also discuss how recruiting has changed, what athletes and families misunderstand, and how players can take ownership of their process.

If you're serious about playing at the next level, this is a conversation you need to hear.

🔗 Learn more about Coleman Lee:
https://www.cmueagles.com/sports/wvball/coaches/Lee_Coleman?view=bio

🎙️ Significant Recruiting Podcast – Episode 165
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🎙️ Coleman Lee: Doing It Your Way and Building a Winner | Ep. 164

In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Central Methodist University Head Volleyball Coach Coleman Lee, who has led the Eagles to six straight NAIA National Tournament appearances.

Coleman shares how his program is built through high-level training, long-term player development, and a commitment to doing the work—especially in those early years when nothing is guaranteed.

They dive into the realities of recruiting in today’s landscape, the impact of the transfer portal, and why developing freshmen has been essential to CMU’s success.

The conversation also explores leadership, team culture, and how intentional relationship-building—from book studies to “speed dating” teammate exercises—has shaped his teams both on and off the court.

This is a real look at what it takes to build something that lasts.

🔗 Learn more about Coleman Lee:
https://www.cmueagles.com/sports/wvball/coaches/Lee_Coleman?view=bio

🎙️ Significant Coaching Podcast – Episode 164
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🏀 Do You Have What It Takes to Play D2? | Paula Krueger

In Part II of this conversation on the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Paula Krueger, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II Northern State University, to break down what college recruiting really looks like from the coach’s perspective.

This episode dives into how recruiting lists actually work, the reality of the transfer portal, why opportunity is more than just playing time, and how recruits should communicate with college coaches the right way.

A must-listen for athletes, parents, and coaches navigating the recruiting journey.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 What It Takes to Play D2
02:00 How Recruiting Lists Actually Work
05:00 Why Coaches Already Have Their Lists
07:30 What Coaches Watch at AAU Events
10:00 Defense, Rebounding & Effort
12:30 Stats vs Real Evaluation
15:00 The Reality of the Transfer Portal
18:30 Why Players Transfer
21:00 Opportunity Beyond Playing Time
24:00 Competing Within Your Own Team
27:00 Communicating with College Coaches
30:00 Common Mistakes Recruits Make
33:00 Final Advice for Recruits
36:00 Closing Thoughts

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Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes
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Recruit’s Journal Series (Sport-Specific Editions):

⚽ Soccer Recruit’s Journal
👉 https://amzn.to/3M4PFDX

🏐 Volleyball Recruit’s Journal
👉 https://amzn.to/4qMLr2S

🏀 Basketball Recruit’s Journal
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⚾ Baseball Recruit’s Journal
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🥎 Softball Recruit’s Journal
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