The Coaches Group Chat

S4E6: Chair Etiquette, NCAA Rule Changes, Setter Dunks

We kick off with a viral chair-etiquette debate, then push into real fixes: retire work teams with smarter tech, clarify NCAA rule changes, and make the case to let setters dunk with two hands. Along the way we argue for consistent officiating, cleaner gyms, and better fan behavior. • chair etiquette and common-sense seating • parents’ role in sideline tension • removing work teams with AI-assisted tools • rebranding officiating roles for clarity • NCAA pursuit rule and space constraints • challenge timing limits and game theory • court and jersey commercialization pros and cons • the two-handed setter dump legality and consistency • reducing judgment calls to improve flow • culture notes on food lines and venue design • quick hit: Chad’s Wedding Woundup update Like, comment, and subscribe!

S4E5: All-Puerto Rico Team, Volleyball Fumbled the Gays, Middles Obsolete?

Super Bowl week turned San Francisco into a branded maze and sparked a bigger talk about how events shape cities and attention. We celebrate Puerto Rican volleyball legends, question why volleyball hasn’t captured LGBTQ fandom like hockey has, and debate whether modern lineups make traditional middles expendable. • citywide Super Bowl activations and event fatigue • Benito Bowl reactions and why representation hits • all‑time Puerto Rican NCAA picks across eras • why programs should teach their own history • hockey’s queer mainstream moment vs volleyball’s silence • ideas for LGBTQ visibility and better commentary • are middles obsolete or being reimagined • pins converting to middle and no‑libero experiments • serving value, development gaps, and recruiting bias • versatility as the new recruiting edge

S3E4: Euro Talent, Hawai'i Insider, Building a Program From Scratch

We argue whether the surge of European players lifts the NCAA at the expense of USA Volleyball, then turn to how culture and community create lasting power. Devin Young’s hire at Pacific sparks a blueprint for rebuilding fast with Europe, the portal, club stars, NIL, and storytelling. • tradeoffs between international recruiting and USA athlete development • whether the NCAA should test international roster caps  • why Hawaii’s culture creates stars and traveling crowds • tapping Asian American and LGBTQ+ communities to grow attendance • Devin Young to Pacific and what a smart rebuild looks like • balancing portal veterans with freshmen and overlooked club talent • NIL as targeted investment plus content and transparency • analytics and NCVF as market inefficiencies to exploit Like, comment, subscribe, or... don't

S4E2: Matt at Stanford, Daniel's Conspiracies, Volleyball Fyre Fest

Matt shares a short-term leap onto the Stanford bench, how it reshapes his voice and time, and why serving the team takes priority over hot takes. We also unpack the canceled Honda Center NIL event, question rankings logic, and preview Stanford vs UC Irvine with deep club ties. • a three‑month Stanford coaching role and its constraints • honoring family coaching legacy and purpose • social media boundaries when you represent a program • the NIL tournament cancellation and missing details • credibility risks for men’s volleyball events • rankings transparency and results over potential • Stanford vs UC Irvine storylines and Beta Bay roots • community moments that keep the sport vibrant Like, comment, subscribe. Or don’t.

S4E1: The 2026 Prediction Episode

We trade life updates for bold calls, then break down who wins men’s college volleyball and why. Awards, freshmen to watch, coaching philosophies, officiating shifts, and the growth of the sport all get a clear, candid look. • Title picks for UCLA, USC and Stanford with reasons • Player of the year cases for Andrew Rowan, Dillon Klein and Jaylen Phillips • Freshman standouts including UCI’s French pipeline and Sosa • Coach of the year criteria and nods to Kniffin, Winder and Pavlik • Technical trends like the two-handed recycle and no-double setting • Juniors officiating contrasts with college play on lifts and throws • NIL gravity and the squeeze on high-academic programs • Program expansion logic at smaller private schools