Around the Table: Zach Weinberg on Leadership, Belonging, and Building Family

In this Season 2 episode of the We Grow Aces Podcast, we’re joined by Zach Weinberg, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Evansville, for a conversation about leadership that goes far beyond wins and losses.Zach shares his passion for developing teams by bringing people together across differences—backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences—and challenging them to grow into something more than a group: a family. He invites us to rethink leadership through a powerful metaphor—the family dinner table—a place where commitment is practiced, trust is built, and people show up for one another even when it’s hard.Drawing from his Jewish faith and heritage, Zach reflects on how his lived experience has shaped his understanding of belonging, especially in spaces where shared belief and togetherness are not always readily available. His story challenges us to consider what it truly means to create inclusive environments where people feel seen, valued, and connected.This episode is a thoughtful exploration of team culture, faith, leadership, and belonging, reminding us that when we commit to one another like family, we create spaces where everyone has the opportunity to grow.