Episode 154: Matt Rogers & His Book Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes
In this episode of The Book Leads Podcast, host John M. Jaramillo sits down with Matt Rogers—College Recruiting Adviser, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host—to talk about his journey, his book Significant Recruiting, and the deeper lessons of self-worth, leadership, and significance.
About Matt
Matt Rogers has mentored more than 4,000 student-athletes and families through the college recruiting process. A former college coach and athletics administrator, he now works as a College Recruiting Adviser and University Athletics Consultant, training coaches and athletic directors on recruiting, team-building, and program development.
Matt is the 5-star reviewed author of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, a step-by-step guide that helps athletes maximize exposure to college coaches nationwide. He has also published the companion Recruit’s Journal Series, practical workbooks designed to guide families through every stage of the recruiting journey.
Currently, he is consulting with a community college on the West Coast to build its first-ever athletics department and competitive sports program. Matt also hosts the weekly podcasts Significant Coaching and Significant Recruiting with Matt Rogers, and writes The Blog of Significance, weekly essays for coaches, parents, and athletes.
He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife of 27 years, Karen, and their two children, Kaia and Kade. Learn more at CoachMattRogers.com.
Conversation Highlights
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Compartmentalizing and managing commitments
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Growing up with 14 nieces and nephews by age 17
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Helping 4,000 kids reach college sports
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Empathy as both a strength and a challenge
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Success vs. Significance
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The power of journaling
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Self-worth, self-esteem, and confidence in action
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Why hiring athletes benefits the workplace
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Unlocking potential through thoughtful commitment
Main Question:
Where do your self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence stand when it comes to intentionally demonstrating your true value?
