Coach Chijo Podcast

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Why High School Volleyball Is Different in Texas | Libby Pacheco | Ep. 19
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026

Why is high school volleyball different in Texas?Coach Chijo sits down with Libby Pacheco from the Texas High School Coaches Association while attending the association's massive coaching convention in Houston.Libby explains why Texas takes high school athletics so seriously and how having coaches working on campus changes the relationship between coaches and athletes.They dive into Texas volleyball culture, why the level of competition is so high, the relationship between high school and club volleyball, and whether athletes really need to play club to be successful.They also discuss multi-sport athletes, school size, facilities and resources, competitive parents, professional development for coaches, and the bigger role high school sports can play in an athlete's life.It's an inside look at a high school sports culture that surprised Coach Chijo and gave him a few major aha moments.Just GO!