Episode #67: Becky Schmidt

🎧  “I See My Job as a Calling” 

In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, host Matt Rogers sits down with Becky Schmidt, the longtime head volleyball coach at Hope College and one of the most respected leaders in Division III athletics.

Coach Schmidt opens up about her deep-rooted belief that coaching is more than a job — it’s a calling. With over 500 wins at Hope, a national championship, and a consistent presence in the NCAA Tournament, she shares what really drives her: helping young women grow into confident, connected, and competitive people.

🔸 Why "When you win, recruit. When you lose, recruit" is her steady recruiting philosophy
 🔸 How friendships, not just wins, define the college athlete experience
 🔸 Why enthusiasm trumps control — and why she’s proud not to be a micromanager
🔸 The powerful impact of simply not getting in their way

If you're a coach, parent, or athlete who believes sports should be transformational, not just transactional, this episode is for you.

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