Brian Rosen - Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator - Volleyball Coaches

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Brian Rosen

Title:
Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Email:
BrianRosen@creighton.edu
Phone:
(407) 463-8151

Brian Rosen was named head coach of the Creighton Volleyball program on April 6, 2025.
    “We are excited to continue the tradition of excellence within the Creighton volleyball program with Coach Brian Rosen at the helm,” said McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom. “Brian is a tireless worker, nationally respected recruiter, and in-game tactician. He is a great teammate and has been an integral part of our success since his arrival in 2022. I believe we will reach new heights in every aspect of our program and I’m certain our passionate Bluejay fans will continue to enjoy watching our exceptional student-athletes this fall and into the future under his leadership.”
    “The opportunity to lead the Creighton volleyball program is a dream come true, and I would like to thank Fr. Hendrickson and Marcus Blossom for their trust in me to follow one of the greatest coaches of all time,” said Rosen.
    The 2024 AVCA National Assistant Coach of the Year, Rosen has spent the previous three seasons at Creighton. He served as assistant coach in 2022 and 2023 before being promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2024 campaign. During his tenure, he has been the program’s recruiting coordinator, worked closely with middle blockers, organized daily practices and assisted in the scouting of upcoming opponents.
    Creighton is a combined 88-13 in three seasons with Rosen on the bench, picking up 10 Top 25 wins and sweeping the BIG EAST regular-season and tournament titles each year. The 88 victories and .871 winning percentage rank third-best nationally in that time, trailing only Pittsburgh and Nebraska. The Bluejays returned to the Sweet 16 in 2023 and last fall returned to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2016 before falling in five sets to eventual national champion Penn State.
    Creighton is 46-2 since Rosen’s arrival inside D.J. Sokol Arena, in addition to being 57-3 at all sites against BIG EAST competition. The BIG EAST has recognized Creighton with Coaching Staff of the Year honors after each of the last two years.
    “I’m absolutely thrilled to see Brian take over as the head coach of Creighton volleyball,” said Kirsten Bernthal Booth, who hired Rosen to be an assistant coach in 2022. “He’s an exceptional coach, recruiter, and mentor who is deeply committed to the growth and success of our student-athletes, both on and off the court. With our outstanding staff staying in place, the program will continue to thrive and reach new heights. Brian has my full support, and I’m excited to watch the continued success of Creighton volleyball.”
    Before coming to Creighton, Rosen served as the head coach at Division II Nova Southeastern in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where he compiled a 45-17 overall record. He led the Sharks to a 20-11 record in 2019, including a six-match win streak to end the year and clinch NSU’s first 20-win campaign since 2008.
    After the 2020 campaign was cancelled prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rosen’s 2021 squad won its first 13 matches and finished 25-6 while reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009. NSU set program records for consecutive wins (19), home wins (16), Sunshine State Conference wins (16) and SSC winning percentage (.828). The Sharks were also one of two teams to defeat eventual national champion, Tampa.
    All three of his Nova Southeastern squads won AVCA Team Academic Awards, and his student-athletes combined to win five All-America, five All-Region and four All-SSC awards.
    Rosen took over the NSU program after spending two years at Davidson College as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator. In addition to coaching for the Wildcats, Rosen also served as the Carolina Juniors Club Director and National Team coach from 2009-18
    Immediately before joining the Wildcats, Rosen served as the head coach at Providence (N.C.) High School, producing an undefeated regular-season to win conference and tournament titles, garnering 2016 Conference and South Charlotte Weekly Coach of the Year honors.
    Rosen also spent seven years (2009-16) as the girl’s head volleyball coach at Charlotte Country Day School. During his tenure, he coached the program to an overall record of 169-66, earning two state championship and conference titles in 2013 and 2014. After those two stellar seasons, he was named the Charlotte Observer Coach of the Year. In 2012 and 2013, he was named the South Charlotte News & South Charlotte Weekly Coach of the Year.
    Rosen has been recognized in 2023 by Volleyball Magazine as a “College Coaching Hotshot” in addition to being honored with the AVCA Thirty Under 30 award in 2013 when he was one of just two high school coaches mentioned.
    Rosen earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport and Entertainment Management, graduating cum laude from the University of South Carolina in 2008, and picked up his Master’s in Leadership from Nova Southeastern in 2024.
    He lives in Omaha with his wife Angelica, and daughters Bryce (12) and Brady (4).

The Brian Rosen File
Nova Southeastern (Head Coach)

Year        W       L    Pct.   Highlights
2019       20    11    .645   NSU’s first 20-win season since 2008, record 12 SSC wins
2020          -       -         -   No season (COVID-19)
2021       25      6    .806   NSU’s first NCAA bid since 2009

Totals     45    17   .726   NSU-record 19 straight wins; 5 All-Americans

Brian Rosen vs. Opponents as a Head Coach
Opponent                                 W-L
Alabama-Huntsville                   1-0
Auburn-Montomery                  2-0
Barry                                          3-1
Barton                                        1-0
Belmont Abbey                          1-0
Dominican (NY)                         1-0
Eckerd                                        4-0
Embry-Riddle (Fla.)                    2-2
Florida Southern                       3-1
Florida Tech                               4-0
Grand Valley State                    1-0
Lynn                                           2-2
Millersville                                 2-0
Mississippi College                    1-0
Montevallo                                0-1
Palm Beach Atlantic                  2-2
Pittsburg State                           1-0
Puerto Rico-Mayaguez              1-0
Quincy                                       1-0
Rollins                                        2-1
Saint Leo                                    3-1
Shaw                                          1-0
Southern New Hampshire         1-0
Stonehill                                    1-0
Tampa                                        2-3
Truman State                             1-0
Union (Tenn.)                            1-1
Valdosta State                           0-1
West Florida                              0-1
TOTALS                                  45-17