"Coach Roger’s is definitely an amazing coach. I’ve known him since like I was 13. I played club with him and played at Keiser with him. He’s super dedicated and really cares about pushing his athletes to improve. He really becomes like another dad that you can go to and have fun with while keeping that respect. He knows how to push us in a way that gets results. He’ll make a losing team become a winning team. "
"I had the privilege of playing for Coach Rogers for three years. To say he is dedicated to his program and his athletes would be an understatement. Coach Rogers pours everything he has into creating a successful program, which he has done year after year. From the very first conversation I had with Coach Rogers, he was honest with the way he ran his program. There are rules and expectations players are required to follow. These rules were put in place to ensure the success of our team on and off the court. Coach Rogers promotes being timely, respecting those around us while traveling, and being dedicated to something bigger than yourself. All of these are lessons I am going to carry with me for the rest of my life, even when my volleyball career ends. Practices may seem redundant to some, but they are part of the reason his program has been so successful. Few players will admit it, but our success as a team was not luck. Our success came from Coach Rogers' dedication to our team. Off the court, Rogers will drop everything to help any of his players. Whether it's car problems, troubles with a professor, or even just a bad day, Coach Rogers will help his players in any way he can. As Coach Rogers says, he will always go "Up to bat" for his athletes, no matter what. Coach Rogers has created a successful program, but more importantly, he has equipped all of his athletes for success outside of volleyball "
"My daughter played for this coach in both club and college. She had offers at all levels to play at the college level, but chose to play for Coach Rogers for many reasons. After going through the recruiting process all over the East coast, it was her #1 choice. After it was all said and done, we were surprised that she chose Keiser but we trusted her judgement.
Coach expected the girls to represent themselves, the team, and the school in a dignified way. He did not tolerate disrespectful behavior on or off the court. He expected them to go to class and be on time. He expected them to come to campus in shape from the summer and do what was necessary to perform at the college level—both as students and athletes. He provided these expectations UP FRONT. Players all knew what consequences would be prior to showing up late to practice, late to class, partying, etc.
Bottom line, my daughter learned so much from playing volleyball in college. She absolutely knew her parameters on and off the court for this coach. Did she like every decision he made? Nope. Did she like all the rules? Probably not. What she DID know was that if she was in a jam, broken down in the side of the road, or just struggling with a life issue she 100% had his support and his backing. As a parent, that knowledge was worth its weight in gold.
If you want to party, gain weight or not make the effort required to play at the college level, he is not the coach for you. Ironically, even all said and done, if any of them called him today—or in 10 years—he’d do everything he could to help them. He would get in his car and change their tire or write them letters of recommendation. He’d be nuts in my book for doing it, but he would do it anyway.
If your daughter wants to play for a coach that prioritizes hard work, strong academic efforts, and loves to win games, this is the coach for you. Parents, he’s not going to be dishonest, he’s not going to sugar coat, and he doesn’t give “participation” trophies. The best players play, the rest are encouraged to get better. Welcome to college sports.
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"Coach Rogers is the reason I went to Keiser University. I played for him all 5 seasons I was there and have nothing but great things to say. He has pushed me harder than any coach I have had before and has believed in me more than any person. Coach Rogers’ program at Keiser University is not for the weak, he pushed us hard but what he does works. His program is a program you must buy into to really benefit from it, if you cannot buy into this coach or this team then you simply didn’t belong. Keiser is known for winning, Keiser volleyball was no exception, excellence was expected. I am a stronger athlete, leader, and person because of my time with Coach Rogers and Coach Sydow. Volleyball aside, Coach was my rock here at Keiser. He was there for me whenever I needed him, he was there for my highest of highs and lowest of lows and I cannot thank him enough for what he has done for me and for my family. "
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