The Coaches Group Chat
by Matthew Houlihan, Arielle Houlihan, Chad Gordon
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- 🇨🇦CA · Volleyball#21100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Volleyball#26100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Volleyball#45100K to 300K
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150K to 450K🎙 ~2x weekly·37 episodes·Last published 3mo ago - Monthly Reach
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300K to 900K🇨🇦33%🇦🇺33%🇺🇸33% - Active Followers
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90K to 270K
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S4E14: NCAA Championship Recap, Tourney Expansion, Transfer Portal
May 15, 2026
32m 38s
S4E13: May Madness, Touch-Gate, Final Four Predictions
May 6, 2026
24m 24s
S4E12: Bracket Challenge, Big West is More Entertaining Than MPSF, Milan Mania
Apr 30, 2026
41m 34s
S4E11: Conference Tournaments, Pacific Gives, D-Ops
Apr 24, 2026
32m 03s
S4E10: Jordan Lucas, UC Merced, and LOVB Finals
Apr 15, 2026
26m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15/26 | NCAA Championshipvolleyball+4 | — | NCAA | arena | NCAAvolleyball+5 | — | 32m 38s | ||
| 5/6/26 | NCAA volleyballFinal Four predictions+4 | — | Penn StateIrvine | — | NCAAvolleyball+8 | — | 24m 24s | ||
| 4/30/26 | NCAA volleyball predictionsserving pressure+3 | — | UC IrvinePenn State | Big WestMPSF+1 | NCAAvolleyball+8 | — | 41m 34s | ||
| 4/24/26 | men's volleyball playoffsbracket expansion+3 | — | NECEIVA+3 | StanfordBYU | men's volleyballplayoffs+7 | — | 32m 03s | ||
| 4/15/26 | inclusion in sportsmen's volleyball+3 | — | UC MercedLOVB+2 | — | Jordan LucasUC Merced+6 | — | 26m 22s | ||
| 3/17/26 | volleyballcoaching+4 | — | Stanford | — | volleyballBay Area+5 | — | 35m 56s | ||
| 3/13/26 | volleyballmid-season player picks+3 | — | — | Hawaii | volleyballantagonists+3 | — | 36m 59s | ||
| 3/4/26 | heckling storiesHawaii 2002 title+4 | — | — | HawaiiBay Area+1 | hecklingHawaii+5 | — | 26m 03s | ||
| 2/25/26 | chair etiquetteNCAA rule changes+4 | — | NCAA | — | chair etiquetteNCAA+4 | — | 31m 14s | ||
| 2/12/26 | Puerto Rican volleyballLGBTQ fandom in sports+3 | — | NCAA | Puerto Rico | volleyballPuerto Rico+5 | — | 36m 44s | ||
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| 2/5/26 | European players in NCAAUSA Volleyball development+5 | — | NCAAUSA Volleyball | Hawai'iPacific+2 | European playersNCAA+5 | — | 25m 19s | ||
| 1/28/26 | coachingNIL+4 | Matt | StanfordHonda Center+1 | — | Stanfordvolleyball+4 | — | 23m 22s | ||
| 1/22/26 | 2026 predictionsmen's college volleyball+5 | — | UCLAUSC+2 | — | 2026 predictionsmen's college volleyball+6 | — | 38m 37s | ||
| 12/1/25 |  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 Callahan to the detailed planning with Athletic Director Adam, we saw how patient leadership, alumni persistence, and the right partners turned a long shot into a green light. We dig into the mechanics behind the moment: why First Point Volleyball Foun... | 24m 12s | ||||||
| 10/10/25 | 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 money and why “grow the game” needs to retire. • Stanford vs Louisville as a gritty benchmark for the 4–10 tier • Louisville setter as the match’s key differentiator • Stanford stronger in the middle, Louisville deeper at the pins • Santa Clara–Pepperdi... | 25m 45s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | 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’s move to UCLA and grade USA men’s first season of a youth-forward reset. • AVCA First Serve impact, ESPN and Fox spotlight • Nebraska and Texas separating, context on early undefeateds • UCLA’s transfer haul and the Penn State win • Texas practice ins... | 27m 11s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | 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 program where bench energy is so intense it earned yellow cards during their championship celebration. • Long Beach's first set domination, hitting nearly .800 against UCLA • Moni Nikolov's clutch serving, delivering two consecutive aces when UCLA led 2... | 31m 57s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | 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's volleyball and share insights from our personal experiences with program cuts at Stanford and University of Pacific. • Blueprint for fighting program cuts based on Stanford's successful campaign to save their program • Importance of building alumni ... | 47m 28s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | 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 strategic challenges for upcoming matches • Conference tournament predictions across MIVA, EIVA, Big West, and MPSF • Data reveals NCAA men's volleyball is 16% international athletes • Discussion of whether international roster limits would benefit American player... | 41m 19s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 | 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 including CSUN over Hawaii, UC San Diego over UC Irvine, and GCU over UCLA • Back-to-back scheduling forces teams to play the same opponent twice in consecutive days, eliminating the buildup between matchups • The upcoming 18-man roster cap will significantly im... | 49m 15s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | 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 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... | 40m 48s | ||||||
| 3/25/25 | S2E9: We're back baby, Traitors Poll, Replay Systems, Collegiate Drama | 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... | 31m 01s | ||||||
| 2/25/25 | 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 Beer Olympics draft • Boycotting the AVCA rankings • Matt's NSFW social media • Capitol Hill Classic recap • Women's volleyball roundup | 37m 24s | ||||||
| 2/20/25 | 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 celebrated the importance of recognizing homegrown talent in the sport. • Crafting an all-American team of volleyball players • The significance of celebrating American players in international-dominated NCAA • Recent high school volleyba... | 25m 10s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 | 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 coaching changes, and the evolving dynamics of college volleyball. • Critique of current AVCA rankings and their formulation • Arguments on Hawaii's ranking despite a recent loss • Recap of Long Beach vs. UCLA: a disappointing outcome&nb... | 37m 49s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Coaches Group Chat
Peaked at #21 in Canada, currently #21 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| Australia | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| United States | — | #45 | #45 | — |
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.