About this episode

The episode discusses the development of a volleyball tradition in the Bay Area and the impact of coaching styles on player trust and emotional intelligence.

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 emotional intelligence lead the way. • tailgate energy and cross-club volleyball community showing up • beach volleyball at Stanford and why the venue feels special • youth clinic logistics and the value of getting kids on the floor • attendance goals,...

People in this episode

Hosts: Matthew Houlihan, Arielle Houlihan, Chad Gordon

Topics covered

• volleyball
• coaching
• community
• youth clinics
• emotional intelligence
• Bay Area tradition

Keywords

• volleyball
• Bay Area
• coaching
• youth clinics
• Stanford
• community
• emotional intelligence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stanford

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