⚽Inside the Mind of a College Coach: How Adam Galla Evaluates Recruits ⚽

In this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Coach Matt Rogers sits down with Adam Galla, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Central Methodist University, for a candid look at what really matters in the recruiting process.

Coach Galla shares how he identifies the athletes who fit his program—not just in terms of skill, but character, mindset, and academic commitment. From what stands out in an email to how families can maximize college visits, this episode is packed with practical advice for athletes and parents navigating today’s recruiting landscape.

Plus, Coach Rogers introduces the upcoming Softball Recruit’s Journal, launching in June—a game-changing guide filled with email and call templates, college visit strategies, and decision-making tools to help families take control of their recruiting journey.

🎧 Listen now and start building your path to college athletics with clarity and confidence.
🔗 Visit coachmattrogers.com for free resources and updates.

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⚽Building Culture, Shaping Men: Coach Adam Galla ⚽

In this episode of Significant Coaching, we sit down with Adam Galla, Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Central Methodist University, to explore how he's built winning programs by prioritizing culture, character, and consistency. From back-to-back championships at Westminster to his return to CMU, Coach Galla has a track record of transforming teams—on the field and in the classroom.

We talk about his coaching evolution, what it means to lead with significance, and why he believes in recruiting the right people before the right players. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, this conversation will challenge how you define success and inspire you to lead with a bigger purpose.

🎧 Stay tuned for Monday’s Significant Recruiting bonus episode with Coach Galla—where we go deeper into how he evaluates talent, what makes a recruit stand out, and how families can approach the recruiting process with clarity and confidence.

💻 Visit coachmattrogers.com to schedule a free recruiting strategy session and access tools to help you stay organized, prepared, and confident throughout the recruiting process.

📘 Don’t forget to check out Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, and keep an eye out for sport-specific recruiting journals — coming this summer.

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🎙️ Significant Recruiting with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at University of Central Missouri

In this special bonus episode of Significant Recruiting, Matt Rogers sits down with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at UCM, to talk about what really matters in the college recruiting process.

Coach Crookes breaks down the intangibles he looks for in recruits, how coachability and competitiveness separate serious players, and the biggest mistakes athletes and families make when trying to get noticed. Whether you’re a parent navigating the journey or a player chasing your shot, this episode is packed with real-world insight from one of the best in the business.

💻 Visit coachmattrogers.com to schedule a free recruiting strategy session and access tools to help you stay organized, prepared, and confident throughout the recruiting process.

📘 Don’t forget to check out Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes, and keep an eye out for sport-specific recruiting journals — coming this summer.

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Learn more and connect with Matt Rogers here: https://linktr.ee/coachmattrogers

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