
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 • 25 episodes
The Coaches Group Chat
Latest Episodes
S2E14: Natty Champs Recap, Long Beach Culture, Too Early Predictions
Long Beach State secures another national championship with a commanding sweep over UCLA, showcasing their unparalleled team culture and championship mentality. Their "blue collar" approach and ride-or-die brotherhood has created a volleyball p...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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31:57

S2E13: Grand Canyon Cuts Men's Volleyball, NCAA Bracketology, VNL Roster Predictions
Grand Canyon University has abruptly cut their men's volleyball program, effective immediately, with no advance warning to coaches or players, sending shockwaves through the volleyball community. We explore what this means for the future of men...
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47:28

S2E12: Long Beach v. Hawaii, USC Injuries, Volleyball Tariffs
Arielle, Chad, and Matt dive into a lively discussion of recent collegiate men's volleyball action and debate the future of the game.• Hawaii splits with Long Beach State• USC battles significant injuries to key players, creating st...
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41:19

S2E11: Weekend Upsets, Foreign Roster Caps, Long Beach v. Hawaii, KBB to LOVB
The NCAA's back-to-back scheduling format deflates the impact of big upsets by forcing immediate rematches, preventing storylines from developing and limiting media coverage opportunities.• The weekend featured multiple top-5 upsets inc...
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49:15

S2E10: Long Beach v. Irvine, Peeps, and Adolescence
We dive into men's collegiate volleyball rankings and break down the implications of Long Beach State's split with UC Irvine in what was a high-level volleyball showcase with sold-out crowds.• Clear separation exists between the "top fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:48
