
Episode #73: Kevin Brooks on Recruiting
05/19/25 • 26 min
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.
📬 These bonus episodes will soon be subscriber-only, so make sure to follow and subscribe today to keep getting the full experience.
🎧 Visit CoachMattRogers.com for free resources, recruiting tools, and your copy of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes.
Learn more and connect with Matt Rogers here: https://linktr.ee/coachmattrogers
Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and all your favorite podcast platforms.
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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.
📬 These bonus episodes will soon be subscriber-only, so make sure to follow and subscribe today to keep getting the full experience.
🎧 Visit CoachMattRogers.com for free resources, recruiting tools, and your copy of Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes.
Learn more and connect with Matt Rogers here: https://linktr.ee/coachmattrogers
Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and all your favorite podcast platforms.
Did you like what you heard and want more?
New Podcasts every week. Remember to subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episode #72: Kevin Brooks
"Don't Mess with Happy" — Kevin Brooks on Building a DII Powerhouse at Angelo State
In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with one of the true legends of Division II baseball — Kevin Brooks, Head Baseball Coach at Angelo State University.
With over 800 career wins, seven College World Series appearances, and a 2023 national title, Coach Brooks has turned ASU into a perennial powerhouse. But beyond the trophies and records, what makes him truly special is his humility, his passion for the game, and his relentless drive to compete.
Coach Brooks reflects on the lessons learned during two decades at the helm, how he defines success, why he still sees himself as a “competitor,” and the simple but powerful advice that has shaped his coaching: “Don’t mess with happy.”
Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this conversation is packed with wisdom, perspective, and leadership gold.
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and check out all the free resources and tools available at CoachMattRogers.com.
Learn more and connect with Matt Rogers here: https://linktr.ee/coachmattrogers
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Episode #74: Kyle Crookes
🎙️ Building Championship Culture with Coach Kyle Crookes
In this episode of Significant Coaching, Matt Rogers sits down with Kyle Crookes, Head Baseball Coach at the University of Central Missouri, where tradition and excellence go hand in hand. Under Crookes' leadership, UCM has become a perennial powerhouse in Division II baseball — and today, we pull back the curtain on how he builds culture, develops players, and recruits with purpose.
Coach Crookes shares how he evaluates recruits beyond the stat sheet, why coachability matters more than hype, and what it takes to sustain elite performance year after year. From behind-the-scenes staff development to helping players become better men, this conversation is full of wisdom for coaches, athletes, and parents alike.
🔗 Learn more and access tools at coachmattrogers.com
📘 Don’t miss the 5-star rated book, Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes
🗓️ And coming this summer: sport-specific recruiting journals — companion tools to help athletes stay organized, reflective, and ready for their college journey.
Learn more and connect with Matt Rogers here: https://linktr.ee/coachmattrogers
Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, and all your favorite podcast platforms.
Did you like what you heard and want more?
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Significant Coaching with Matt Rogers - Episode #73: Kevin Brooks on Recruiting
Transcript
Welcome to Significant Recruiting with Matt Rogers, the bonus edition of the Significant Coaching Podcast where we go deeper into the recruiting side of the game. Today I'm joined again by Coach Kevin Brooks, head baseball coach at Angelo State, and one of the most respected names in Division two Baseball with over 800 career wins and a national championship under his belt. Coach Brooks knows what he's looking for in a recruit, and today he breaks it down for us. Befo
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