The Coaches Group Chat
Grab a drink and a seat at the table with hosts Matt Houlihan, Arielle Houlihan and Chad Gordon as we chat about the world of volleyball, coaching, business, and whatever else Arielle feels like!
Podcasting since 2024 • 19 episodes
The Coaches Group Chat
Latest Episodes
S2E8: MVB Beer Olympics, Boycott the AVCA Rankings, Matt's NSFW Social Media
Our latest episode dives into the humorous and competitive world of Fantasy MVB Beer Olympics! We discuss team selection, strategies, and what it means to build a cohesive unit ready to take on the challenge. • Introduction of our ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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37:24
S2E7: All-American Dream Teams, High School Rule Shake-Ups, and Summer Schedule
We are putting the AMERICA into our All-American team while discussing the scarcity of top-tier American rosters in college volleyball today. We highlighted key American players, examined high school volleyball rule changes, and ultimately cele...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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25:10
S2E6: Rankings Debate, UCLA vs. Long Beach Recap, and College Volleyball's "Wild West" Era
Our latest episode dives into the fluctuating AVCA rankings, addressing issues surrounding team standings and the perceived favoritism affecting teams like Hawaii and UCLA. The discussion includes insights on weekend matches, reflections on coa...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:49
S2E5: Babies on Benches, Spring Tryouts, Moni Nikolov vs. Harper Murray
A transformative week in volleyball sees the introduction of the Baby on Benches Rule, allowing coaches to bring their babies onto benches during matches. We discuss the impact of this change, alongside John Cook's retirement, spring tryouts ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:35
S2E4: New NCAA Rules, Foreigner Limit, NIL & Transfer Portal
This episode dives into the complexities of NCAA volleyball rankings, exploring their quirks, controversies, and significant impacts on team dynamics. We discuss player transfers, upcoming matches, and potential rule changes:• Insights ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:46