🎙️ Building a Significant Athletic Department | Dr. Michael McFarland
On this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Michael McFarland, Athletic Director at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture, and what it really takes to build a thriving athletic department.
Dr. McFarland shares the philosophy that drives Bloomsburg’s success—Recruit. Retain. Graduate.—and breaks down how that mindset shows up every day through relationships, accountability, and a relentless focus on the student-athlete experience.
From developing coaches to improving retention and academic success, this episode is a masterclass in building something that lasts—something that goes beyond wins and losses.
If you’re a coach, athletic director, or leader looking to create a stronger culture and more meaningful impact, this conversation delivers real, practical perspective you can apply immediately.
🎧 Listen at coachmattrogers.com/podcast
🎥 Watch at youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers
And don’t miss Part II, where we take this conversation into the recruiting landscape and what it means for today’s student-athletes and families.
