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Episode #140: Sue Amendt
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🎙️ Built in a Small Town, Built to Last 🏐
Coach Sue Amendt on Coaching, Community & Raising Athletes the Right Way
What does it look like to build a championship program—and a meaningful life—in a town of just 2,000 people?
In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with longtime friend and Hall of Fame volleyball coach Sue Amendt, the legendary leader of the Lena-Winslow Panthers. Growing up together in Lena, Illinois, Matt and Sue reflect on how small-town values, deep relationships, and community accountability shaped them as athletes, coaches, parents, and leaders.
With nearly 700 career wins, multiple conference and regional championships, and a State Final Four appearance, Sue shares lessons from her 26-year coaching journey—along with powerful insight into youth sports development, player growth, and what it means to coach kids you truly know.
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🎙️ Don’t miss Part 2, where Sue dives into her own recruiting journey and shares what she’s learned guiding her children through the process.
Until next time—stay focused on what you can control, stay humble, and keep chasing significance.
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