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Women’s volleyball is having a moment.
The sport is riding a wave of momentum as increased interest has propelled women’s sports forward.
The University of Toledo wants to be along for the ride, which is why athletic director Bryan Blair took considerable interest in the search for a new women’s volleyball coach. The Rockets made progress under previous coach Jason Oliver —- who left for an assistant coaching job in the Pro Volleyball Federation — creating a sense of urgency to capitalize.