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 • 28 episodes
The Coaches Group Chat
Latest Episodes
University of the Pacific Men’s Volleyball Returns
The headline is big, but the backstory is bigger: Pacific is bringing back men’s volleyball, and we walk through how it actually happened—step by step, meeting by meeting, and milestone by milestone. From the first conversations with President ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:12
S3E2: Volleyball Rehab, Death to #GrowTheGame, & Mid-Major Tournaments
We recap a whirlwind women’s volleyball weekend, break down Stanford vs Louisville with real tactical detail, and lay out a case for mandatory mid-major conference tournaments. We also explain how Bay to Bay chartered flights to save families m...
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25:45
S3E1: NCAA Women's Volleyball Vibe Check
We return with a pop-up episode to track the surge in women’s volleyball—national TV windows, marquee kickoff events, and a top tier led by Nebraska and Texas—while naming sleepers that no one wants in a Sweet 16 draw. We also break down Milan’...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:11
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