SandyNoles: An FSU Beach Volleyball Podcast

Jess Horwath Has Found Her Perfect Fit at Florida State

Welcome back to the SandyNoles Podcast, where assistant coach Travis Mewhirter sits down with transfer Jess Horwath to talk about her transition to Tallahassee, and the seamless, perfect fit it has been thus far at Florida State.

Maddie Trusty Has Entered Revered "Unk Status" at Florida State

Welcome back to the SandyNoles Podcast, where assistant coach Travis Mewhirter sits down with redshirt senior Maddie Trusty to chat all things FSU beach volleyball. They cover: - Trusty's breakout junior season, where she and Gella Andrew starred on court two - Embracing her final season in Tallahassee, where she has become "Uncle Trusty"  - What it's like being the elder statesman on a still young team - Her appreciation for her parents, who drove and drove and...drove some more to tournaments and practices throughout her youth career, and who are still driving today to get to her NCAA matches GO NOLES!

Rachel Heilbrun: An FSU Blessing That Has Been 'More Than You Can Ask, Think, or Imagine'

Welcome back to the SandyNoles podcast! This week's episode features Rachel Heilbrun, a junior transfer from Houston Christian who chats about her decision to come to Florida State, the not-so-easy but incredibly fulfilling first few months in Tallahassee, how much improvement she has seen in herself, and the new role she is taking on a team replete with depth.  GO NOLES!

Alexis Durish’s “Dip” Into Professional Beach Volleyball Changed Everything

Welcome back to the SandyNoles Podcast! This week, Alexis Durish sits down with assistant coach Travis Mewhirter, chatting about: - Her huge summer playing professionally for the first time, where she won two golds and two bronze medals - Why she doesn't set goals (and maybe it's a bad thing, maybe not) - Her partnership with Audrey Koenig, and how they worked through the ebbs and flows of a season together - How she's beginning to find her voice as a leader And much more.  GO NOLES!

Bailey Higgins, And An Insatiable Curiosity That Will Never Be Quenched

Welcome back to the SandyNoles Podcast, where sophomore standout Bailey Higgins sits down with assistant coach Travis Mewhirter, discussing: - Her insatiable curiosity, and the importance of asking questions - The imposter syndrome she experienced throughout her freshman season - How she was able to overcome that imposter syndrome and accept her role on the team - What she's expecting from the upcoming 2025-26 season And a whole lot more.  GO NOLES!