Episode #66: Mitchell McPartland

🎙️We're Going to Handle Hard Better

How do you build a program that thrives under pressure, embraces high standards, and leads with care? University of Chicago Head Volleyball Coach Mitchell McPartland joins the show to break it all down.

This conversation is packed with insight on how to lead a high-achieving team, manage expectations, and coach with both poise and purpose. Mitchell shares his journey from NAIA libero to D1 assistant to DIII Head Coach, and how his mindset has evolved along the way.

We also explore what it looks like to coach in the UAA, recruit at a high-academic institution, and create a culture where "handling hard better" becomes the team’s competitive advantage.

🎧 In this episode, we cover:

• Building and sustaining success in DIII volleyball
• Coaching defensive specialists with a libero’s mindset
• The impact of high-academic recruiting
• Leading with calm, clarity, and consistency
• What it means to “handle hard better” as a team

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