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 • 37 episodes
The Coaches Group Chat
Latest Episodes
S4E10: Jordan Lucas, UC Merced, and LOVB Finals
We react to the Jordan Lucas broadcast clip that set off a viral storm in men’s volleyball and use it to talk about how inclusion actually shows up in sports culture. We also pivot to UC Merced’s packed gym, LOVB’s golden set playoff format, an...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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26:22
S4E9: Volleyball Day In The Bay, Are "Yeller" Coaches Done For?
Volleyball Day in the Bay becomes less about a single match and more about building a real Bay Area volleyball tradition around Stanford men’s volleyball. We unpack what worked, what fell flat, and how coaching intensity changes when trust and ...
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35:56
S4E8: Volleyball Antagonists, Mid Season All-Americans, Message to Younger Volleyball Self
We argue about men’s volleyball “antagonists” and end up in a real debate about what turns casual fans on or off, from missed serves to confusing calls and commentary. Then we shift into mid-season player picks, youth club culture, and the hard...
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36:59
S4E7: Hecklers, Banners, And Volleyball Day in the Bay
We swap our favorite heckling stories, then shift to a thoughtful case for reinstating Hawaii’s vacated 2002 title before rallying the Bay Area for a massive volleyball day push. Humor, history, and a concrete plan to pack the stands drive the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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26:03
S4E6: Chair Etiquette, NCAA Rule Changes, Setter Dunks
We kick off with a viral chair-etiquette debate, then push into real fixes: retire work teams with smarter tech, clarify NCAA rule changes, and make the case to let setters dunk with two hands. Along the way we argue for consistent officiating,...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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31:14