#21 - Brandon Rosenthal on Networking, Parity in Volleyball, and Building a Program

Lipscomb University Head Volleyball Coach Brandon Rosenthal joins the podcast just before the start of the 2024 NCAA Volleyball season!!! Brandon's journey is as unique as it is entertaining as we touch on Lipscomb's build over the last 23+ years both on and off the court!!! 00:00 Introduction and AVCA Showcase 02:49 The Impact of Technology on Volleyball 05:08 Brandon's Journey Hollywood Auditions to Volleyball Coach 08:09 Coaching Attire and the COVID-19 Pandemic 11:58 The Art of Hiring Coaches 19:31 The Power of Networking in Coaching 27:58 Coaching Transparency and Collaboration 30:07 The Changing Landscape of Coaching 35:58 Potential for Increased Parity 41:48 Making Women's Volleyball More Marketable for TV 57:36 Challenges of Attracting Casual Fans 01:07:11 Success of Lipscomb University's Volleyball Program 01:10:31 Unique Strategies for Player Development 01:14:02 The Role of Social Media in Promoting Volleyball Thanks to our sponsor Balltime!!!