Episode #137: Donnie Danklefsen on Recruiting

🥎🎓 Recruiting the Right Way | Coach Donnie Danklefsen (Trine Softball) — Significant Recruiting

How do you end Season 2 of the Significant Coaching and Recruiting Podcast?  A great 2-part conversation with one of the best college softball coaches in he country!  That's how!

In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, I’m joined by Donnie Danklefsen, Head Softball Coach at Trine University and a 2x NCAA National Champion.

Coach Donnie breaks down how he evaluates recruits, why GPA matters more than most families realize, what coaches actually look for in film, and why character, effort, and fit consistently outweigh talent alone. 

This episode is packed with practical insight for:

• Recruits navigating the process
• Parents trying to support without adding stress
• Coaches who want to recruit with integrity and clarity

👉 Learn more about Coach Donnie and Trine Softball:
 https://trinethunder.com/staff-directory/donnie-danklefsen/139

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This is the final episode of 2025 and a powerful way to close the year.  See you all in 2026!!!

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