🥎 Inside a College Coach’s Playbook: Recruiting Secrets with Venus Taylor
North Central College Head Softball Coach and Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Operations Coordinator, Venus Taylor, has recruited at every level of the game — from JUCO to Division I. In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, she shares what truly matters when coaches evaluate athletes, the right role for parents during the recruiting process, and why character, effort, and presence can outweigh stats.
We also dive into how social media impacts recruiting, the benefits of multi-sport participation, and the traits that separate athletes who thrive in college from those who struggle. Venus’ experience as a professional athlete, championship-winning coach, and mentor gives her a perspective every family needs to hear.
Whether you’re just starting your recruiting journey or you’re deep in the process, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you find the right fit and make the most of your opportunities.
📍 Learn more about recruiting resources, my book Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, and The Softball Recruit’s Journal at coachmattrogers.com.
