From Me to We: Leadership, Culture, and Team Dynamics in a Transactional Era

Club staff are juggling registrations, parent communication, marketing, scheduling, recruiting, and admin — usually with a small team and no extra time. In this session, Dennis Yu and Dylan Haugen break down five practical ways volleyball clubs are already using AI to reduce manual work, move faster, and stay organized without burning out staff.This isn’t theory or entry-level tools. You’ll see real workflows clubs can apply immediately to:Streamline day-to-day operationsImprove marketing and communication without more meetingsTurn scattered tasks into repeatable systemsUse AI as a staff multiplier, not another thing to manageThe focus is simple: prioritize AI now so your staff can spend more time on athletes, families, and growth later.

Youth and collegiate volleyball exist in an increasingly transactional environment—playing time, scholarships, NIL, exposure, and constant movement. This panel explores how leaders can acknowledge individual motivations while still building durable, values-driven team cultures. Terry Liskevych moderates a conversation with Genny Volpe and Jon Rye on creating trust, accountability, and shared purpose in teams where personal interests and collective success must coexist.

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Briana Schunzel2026-08-07T17:32:55-05:00August 4th, 2026|