Newcastle, UK (August 21, 2024) – Balltime, the world’s first AI-powered volleyball platform, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sam Shenton as the new International Sales Manager. Shenton, current Newcastle University Head Coach and U20 Men’s Volleyball England, will be spearheading Balltime's international sales efforts as the company expands its offerings outside North America.
Sam Shenton brings a wealth of volleyball experience to Balltime, serving as the head coach of Newcastle's volleyball team and the U20 Men's England national team and numerous years playing professional volleyball in Europe. His deep understanding of the volleyball industry, coupled with his years of experience in Technology Sales, positions him to drive Balltime's international growth and enhance its market presence.
“We are so excited to welcome Sam to the Balltime family,” said Dan Banon, Co-founder and CEO of Balltime. "His impressive track record in both coaching and playing volleyball at a national level makes him an invaluable asset to our team. And having spent time with him on the ground at the Paris Olympics in recent weeks, I’m confident that Sam's expertise will play a pivotal role in expanding our international reach and achieving our ambitious growth goals.”
Throughout his career, Shenton has demonstrated a remarkable ability to foster talent and inspire success. His tenure as Newcastle's volleyball coach was marked by significant achievements, including numerous Top 3 finishes, and a track record of helping his athletes play professionally.
“I am incredibly excited to join Balltime and take on this new challenge,” said Shenton. “I’m looking forward to being even more immersed in the volleyball world and can’t wait to give teams outside of North America the best-in-class video analysis, full statistical breakdown and the world’s first AI features for volleyball.”
Shenton's hiring comes at a time when Balltime is poised for significant expansion. With a strong foundation in the North American market, the company is now focusing on enhancing its global footprint and exploring new opportunities outside the US. This includes recently attending the 2024 Olympics in Paris, including meetings with national governing bodies.
Balltime is the next generation video & analytics platform for volleyball, entirely powered by AI. Created by volleyball players, our mission is to democratize access to pro level video & analytics tools and to help athletes in the recruiting process. Individual families, high schools, youth clubs, collegiate programs and international teams all use Balltime’s platform to easily break down film, view stats & analytics, and create highlight videos to power their recruiting journeys. Balltime is headquartered in Tel Aviv and backed by some of the biggest names in the sport (Phil Dalhausser, Carli Lloyd, Zoe Fleck, Taylor Crabb, Stein Metzger). Learn more at https://www.balltime.com/ or on Instagram at @balltime.ai.
