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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 41 MIN

S4E12: Bracket Challenge, Big West is More Entertaining Than MPSF, Milan Mania

from The Coaches Group Chat · host Matthew Houlihan, Arielle Houlihan, Chad Gordon

We lock in our NCAA men’s volleyball tournament predictions and argue where the real upset windows are hiding, especially around UC Irvine’s ability to turn a match with serving pressure. Then we zoom out to the sport itself, from Big West entertainment value and rivalry heat to what “Milan Mania” teaches about training, leadership, and letting athletes put on a show. • bracket pick’em challenge details and why the submission data is interesting • UC Irvine vs Penn State picks and what makes Irvine dangerous • how a play-in winner can threaten UCLA at home • Pepperdine vs Ball State as a true coin-flip match • USC vs Hawaii matchup factors including health and lineup questions • why tournament parity feels tighter than past seasons • Big West fan culture and player personality compared with the MPSF • rivalry moments and why drama helps men’s volleyball reach new fans • how coaches can encourage celebration without losing control • what “Milan Mania” really is beyond drills and why buy-in matters Head on over if you want to fill out your bracket, test yourself. We need tickets to the finals. I’m not saying like bad tickets, I need like front row tickets. Give us a call.

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We lock in our NCAA men’s volleyball tournament predictions and argue where the real upset windows are hiding, especially around UC Irvine’s ability to turn a match with serving pressure. Then we zoom out to the sport itself, from Big West entertainment value and rivalry heat to what “Milan Mania” teaches about training, leadership, and letting athletes put on a show. • bracket pick’em challenge details and why the submission data is interesting • UC Irvine vs Penn State picks and...

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