Sean Rosenthal

Beach Volleyball player infobox


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Sean Michael Rosenthal (born June 19, 1980) is an American beach volleyball player.

With his partner, Jake Gibb, they represented the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in beach volleyball.

Early life

Rosenthal was born in Torrance, California. He attended Redondo Union High School. Rosenthal made his AVP debut as a 17-year old in 1997. Rosenthal did not attend college.

International

Sean and partner Jake Gibb competed in eight FIVB events in 2008 as part of the Olympic qualifying process, and have earned $42,650 on the FIVB tour in 2008. In 2007, Sean and Jake played in six international events, with fifth being their best finish. They won $26,950.

He and Gibb are currently coached by Mike Dodd.

Olympics

After making his Olympic debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics with Gibb, the team made it to the quarterfinals before losing to Brazilian duo Ricardo Santos and Emanuel Rego.

Previous partners

*2006-08 — Jake Gibb.
*2003-05 — Larry Witt
*2002 — Mark Williams
*2001 — Casey Jennings/Jeff Carlucci/Mark Williams
*2000 — Jeff Carlucci

Awards

*2007 — "AVP Best Defensive Player"
*2006 — "FIVB Top Rookie"
*2002 — "AVP Best Server"

External links

* [http://volleyball.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1027 Rosenthal at USAvolleyball.org]