Director of Athletics, Dr. Greg Lott, was a recent guest on the Significant Recruiting with Coach Matt Rogers podcast, being featured in episodes 122 and 123. Lott was part of the "Coaching" episode, as well as a "Significant Recruiting" episode. 

Episode 122 | In this episode of the Significant Coaching Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Greg Lott, Director of Athletics at Otterbein University, to explore what it means to lead with intention in collegiate athletics. Dr. Lott shares how a single message from his own college years shaped his approach to coaching, leadership, and student-athlete development—learn as much outside the classroom as inside it. 

The conversation dives into identity, emotional intelligence, and mental health in college athletics, and how coaches can create environments where young people grow as whole human beings. Dr. Lott also breaks down his practical framework for hiring coaches based on program needs—whether the moment calls for a recruiter, a tactician, or a culture-builder—and shares how Otterbein's coaching pods foster collaboration, reflection, and continued professional growth. (per coachmattrogers.com)

Episode 123 | In this episode of the Significant Recruiting Podcast, Matt Rogers sits down with Dr. Greg Lott, Director of Athletics at Otterbein University, to break down what families and athletes really need to understand about the college recruiting process.

Dr. Lott explains how Otterbein approaches recruiting through both a human development lens and a roster strategy lens—helping coaches identify the "sweet spot" roster size for their program, protecting athlete development, and ensuring every athlete has meaningful opportunity to grow. He shares how recruits can stand out by demonstrating self-awareness, initiative, and a clear understanding of why they want to be part of a program—not just that they want to play.

If you're a parent, coach, or student-athlete navigating recruiting, this conversation offers clarity, direction, and a healthier framework for making the right decision—not just the loudest or flashiest one. (per coachmattrogers.com)

Matt Rogers is a seasoned college sports recruitment coach, author and speaker, renowned for his strategic and personalized approach to helping student-athletes achieve their collegiate sports aspirations. With decades of experience under his belt, Rogers has developed an understanding of the recruiting landscape of college sports. 

Podcast Website: https://coachmattrogers.com/podcast/
Apple: https://apple.co/48hBdOh
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bnifrV
Buzzsprout: https://bit.ly/significantcoaching_buzzsprout
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SOKetr
Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@CoachMattRogers