Episode #179: Kevin Clifford on Recruiting

🏀 Kevin Clifford’s 6 Rules of Recruiting | Significant Recruiting Ep. 179 On Part II of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers is joined by Kevin Clifford to break down the realities of college basketball recruiting, NCAA Division II athletics, scholarships, player development, and what recruits and families truly need to understand during the recruiting process. Coach Clifford shares honest insight from years of coaching and rebuilding collegiate programs, including leading Roberts Wesleyan University to its first NCAA Division II Tournament Sweet 16 appearance. Topics include: What college coaches really evaluate NCAA Division II vs Division I vs Division III Scholarship realities Leadership and culture Mental health and player support What recruits misunderstand about recruiting The importance of fit over labels How families should approach the recruiting process Player development in today’s game If you’re a recruit, parent, coach, or athletic director, this episode provides outstanding perspective on navigating modern college athletics. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: coachmattrogers.com/podcast ▶️ Watch more episodes: Coach Matt Rogers YouTube Channel Suggested Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:45 What Coaches Really Look For in Recruits 06:20 NCAA D1 vs D2 vs D3 Basketball 11:15 Scholarship Realities Explained 16:10 Recruiting Mistakes Families Make 21:30 Player Development in College Basketball 26:00 Mental Health & Athlete Support 31:40 Why Fit Matters More Than Labels 36:10 Leadership & Team Culture 41:00 Final Recruiting Advice Send us Fan Mail Significant Recruiting: The Playbook for Prospective College Athletes Don't rely on mere chance. Be significant with your future. The easy 12-step book to owning your college recruitment. Get your copy here at Amazon.com Also, check out the companion workbooks The Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball Recruit's Journals at coachmattrogers.com or amazon.com. Support the show 📰 Join my Recruiting and Coaching Community and get my FREE Weekly Newsletter at coachmattrogers.com 📆 Need help with your children's college recruiting needs? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss working together: Schedule FREE Recruiting Session 🎤 Does your school or organization need help with Recruiting Realities and College Athletics Education? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call to discuss bringing Coach Matt to speak: Schedule FREE Speaker Discovery Call 📚 Do you want to handle your college recruiting on your own but would like a plan to follow? Click HERE to get your copy of the Significant Recruiting Playbook and your Sport Specific Recruit's Journal for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. 📺 Do you wish their was an inexpensive, simple step-by-step recruiting class series you could follow? Click HERE to get full access to the Significant Recruiting Launchpad.