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Episode #73: Kevin Brooks on Recruiting
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Bonus Episode – Significant Recruiting w/ Kevin Brooks: What College Coaches Are Really Looking For
In this Significant Recruiting bonus episode, Matt Rogers is joined by Kevin Brooks, the legendary Head BaseballCoach at Angelo State University. With over 800 career wins, seven College World Series appearances, and a 2023 national championship, Coach Brooks brings decades of experience and insight into what it really takes to be recruited at the college level.
In this episode, Coach Brooks shares:
- What he looks for first when evaluating a recruit
- Why honesty and fit matter more than hype
- How parents can help — and hurt — the process
- The role communication plays in building trust with a coaching staff
If you're a high school athlete or a parent navigating the recruiting journey, this episode is full of real talk and practical advice from one of the best in the game.
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🎧 Visit CoachMattRogers.com for free resources, recruiting tools, and your copy of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes.
📆 To Schedule Matt Rogers to speak at your school or organization, you can schedule a discovery Zoom session here: https://calendly.com/mrogers_significantcoaching/speaking-inquiry-w-matt-rogers
📚 Books & Recruit’s Journals by Matt Rogers
Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes
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Recruit’s Journal Series (Sport-Specific Editions):
⚽ Soccer Recruit’s Journal
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🏐 Volleyball Recruit’s Journal
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🏀 Basketball Recruit’s Journal
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⚾ Baseball Recruit’s Journal
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🥎 Softball Recruit’s Journal
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📍 All resources also available at coachmattrogers.com
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