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🎙️ The Mind Behind the Athlete: Coaching Commitment with Dan Mickle In this powerful episode of Significant Coaching, Matt sits down with Dan Mickle—Head Volleyball Coach at York College of Pennsylvania and a nationally recognized performance psychology expert—for a conversation that goes far beyond the court.Together, they explore how being part of a college athletic program prepares student-athletes for life after sports—jobs, relationships, and the kind of long-term commitments that truly matter. They dive deep into the mental side of athlete development, why mental toughness is more than a buzzword, and how coaches can shape character just as much as skill.They also get honest about the good—and the not-so-good—of the club volleyball scene and how it’s shaping athletes before they ever arrive on campus.Coach Mickle’s dual expertise as both a collegiate coach and performance consultant makes this a can’t-miss conversation for anyone serious about coaching with impact.📘 Be sure to check out Matt’s newest resource for softball families—The Softball Recruit’s Journal. It’s the ultimate step-by-step guide to navigating college recruiting, now available with two awesome covers to choose from.Visit coachmattrogers.com for books, free resources, podcast episodes, and to schedule your free coaching or recruiting strategy session today.Send us a textSupport the showLearn 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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