The Coaches Group Chat

By: Matthew Houlihan Arielle Houlihan Chad Gordon
  • Summary

  • 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!

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Episodes
  • S2E10: Long Beach v. Irvine, Peeps, and Adolescence
    Apr 1 2025

    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 five" teams and everyone else in men's volleyball
    • Long Beach maintains #1 ranking despite their loss to UC Irvine in a sold-out match
    • Debate over Loyola Chicago's #6 ranking after being "called out of rotation"
    • Discussion of whether Long Beach's loss will ultimately benefit them by relieving pressure
    • High school volleyball rankings from cousin Greg
    • Netflix's "Adolescence" recommended as essential viewing for anyone working with young men
    • Each episode of "Adolescence" filmed in a continuous 50-minute single shot
    • Comprehensive taste test of nine different Peep varieties
    • Classic yellow Peep crowned champion over specialty flavors like Dr. Pepper and Blue Raspberry
    • Cotton Candy Peeps universally condemned and "should be banned by the FDA"


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    41 mins
  • S2E9: We're back baby, Traitors Poll, Replay Systems, Collegiate Drama
    Mar 25 2025

    We make our triumphant return for Season 3 (it's actually season 2 episode 9 but it's been forever since our last episode), putting to rest any rumors about internal fighting while offering sincere apologies for the technical difficulties that prevented the release of our previous recordings.

    • Debating the latest Traitor's Poll rankings with special focus on CSUN vs Loyola placement
    • Criticizing current replay systems in college volleyball and proposing either professional-grade systems or faster decision processes
    • Analyzing CSUN's challenging Chicago road trip against Lewis and Loyola
    • Discussing the remarkable service runs that led Grand Canyon to dominate BYU
    • Examining attendance figures across men's volleyball with Hawaii leading at 6,400 fans per game
    • Highlighting Hawaii's impressive volleyball program where men's volleyball ranks second only to football in donations

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    31 mins
  • S2E8: MVB Beer Olympics, Boycott the AVCA Rankings, Matt's NSFW Social Media
    Feb 25 2025

    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 Beer Olympics draft
    • Boycotting the AVCA rankings
    • Matt's NSFW social media
    • Capitol Hill Classic recap
    • Women's volleyball roundup

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    37 mins

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