SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter

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  Can Anyone Stop Carol and Rebecca? Partain-Shaw Show Up Big; USA Women Storming Rio 01.08.2026 15dk

  Welcome, or BEMVINDO! to the Rio Elite, where Travis Mewhirter is back in his SANDCAST Hotel Headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, talking: - Carol and Rebecca on an absolute tour de force in Rio, where nobody has even scored more than 15 points on them yet - Evan Cory and Derek Bradford shining with a 2-1 pool play performance and a huge win over Andre and Renato - The USA Volleyball women pushing 8 teams into the round of 16 - An UNBELIEVABLE lucky loser match between Israel and Argentina you absolutely have to see SHOOTS!
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  Rio Preview! The Heavyweight Clash of USA vs. Brazil 29.07.2026 12dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter or, as they say in the local language here in Rio de Janeiro, BEMVINDO! We are on site for the Rio Elite, previewing and chatting: - How the Rio Elite is a heavyweight battle between the USA and Brazilian women - Whether this is the final sendoff of James Shaw and Miles Partain - The wide open men's field, which does not include David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig, Jacob Holting-Nilsson and Elmer Andersson, Anders Mol and Christian Sorum, and Bartosz Losiak and Michal Bryl - Why Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft are Travis' favorites to win SHOOTS!
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  July Mailbag! Russia's Back? What's Happening With The Beach Pro Tour? Olympic Qualifying 22.07.2026 53dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where, for the first time the entire year, Travis is back in the studio, where he's hanging with Kyle Friend, answering all of your fan questions for the July Mailbag. A sampler: - Is Russia back on the Beach Pro Tour? - How is Olympic qualifying going to work for LA 2028? - Is there a fall event or not for the Beach Pro Tour? - Have Chase Budinger and Trevor Crabb found their perfect partners? And a whole lot more. SHOOTS!
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  Miles Partain And The Rekindling of a Volleyball Fire 15.07.2026 56dk

  This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Miles Partain, who has rekindled his passion for the game of beach volleyball. We're sitting down in Gstaad, chatting: - How Miles has rediscovered his love of volleyball again - His partnership with James Shaw - How a baseball pitching coach has changed his offensive game in beach volleyball - When he is going to solidify his partnership decision for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
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  Savvy Cory Believes She Belongs, And That Has Made All The Difference 08.07.2026 1sa 8dk

  This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter -- and Kyle Friend, in this case -- features Savvy Cory, who is currently having the best year of her career alongside her former UCLA teammate Devon Newberry. Chapters with Savvy Cory, Kyle Friend, and Tri Bourne 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Recent Travels 02:54 The Challenges of Competitive Volleyball 06:02 Understanding the Point System and Its Impact 09:06 Building Confidence and Consistency in Performance 12:02 Mental Toughness and the Importance of Belief 15:13 Skill Development and Coaching Dynamics 18:03 The Role of Team Support and Financial Considerations 27:31 Investing in Coaching and Resources 30:10 Financial Struggles and Support Systems 31:39 Understanding the Elo System 34:38 Monthly Funding and Travel Stipends 39:16 Mental Challenges and Balancing Life 45:35 Performance Metrics and Transition Rates 48:43 Foundational Work in Volleyball 49:11 Transition Setting as a Key Weapon 51:02 The Importance of Aggressive Setting 52:43 Handling Long Rallies and Frustrations 56:15 Excitement for Upcoming Competitions 57:51 The Social Aspect of Volleyball 01:00:40 Building Relationships in the Volleyball Community 01:03:32 Future Plans and Competitions
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  TKN's Historic THREE-PEAT; Brouwer's Magic; Cheng-Kraft's Demon-Slaying Weekend | Gstaad Recap 05.07.2026 24dk

  We have our final recap from the Gstaad Elite, where Travis Mewhirter and Kyle Friend sit down to chat: - Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher completed their three-peat of Gstaad gold medals - Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft slaying almost every demon en route to a silver medal in Gstaad - Alex Brouwer's magic, where the universe seemed to be conspiring for him to win his first Gstaad gold medal in 14 years trying alongside Stefan Boermans - Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger winning a huge silver out of the qualifier - Arthur Lanci's dream come true, with a bronze medal in Gstaad SHOOTS!
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  Gstaad's American Takeover; Cheng-Kraft's Revenge Tour; Crabb-Budinger's Honeymoon; TKN 3-Peat 04.07.2026 18dk

  Welcome back to the Huus Hotel in Gstaad, where Travis Mewhirter and Kyle Friend chat well past sundown -- as you can see -- about the quarterfinals and men's semifinals at the Gstaad Elite, where: - Three USA Volleyball women's teams -- Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher, Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft, Lexy Denaburg and Julia Donlin -- have made the semifinals - Another USA Volleyball team, Chase Budinger and Trevor Crabb, going on an epic Gstaadian honeymoon, making the finals in just their second tournament as a team - Alex Brouwer and Stefan Boermans commanding the energy, vibes and aura of the volleyball world to make the finals - And Raisa Schoon and Katja Stam, up against an All-American force SHOOTS!
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  Gstaad Goes BONKERS: Upsets Everywhere; USA, Swiss Women Rolling; Emotions Pouring 03.07.2026 37dk

  Day three at the Gstaad Elite was a positively bonkers one, as there were upsets, upsets everywhere, and hardly a favorite to survive -- unless, of course, you're a USA women's team, in which case, you're just fine. Travis Mewhirter and Kyle Friend recap a wild day in Switzerland, where: - Arthur and Evandro shock Sweden's David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig...right after Israel's Kevin Cuzmiciov and Eylon Elazar stunned Latvia's Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots - Six USA women's teams are into the playoff rounds, where Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher's three-peat hopes remain alive, Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft are on a revenge tour, Savvy Cory and Devon Newberry slipped by after a huge win over Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson, Geena Urango and Megan Rice quietly are putting together a tremendous tournament, and more - Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger extended their record to 5-0 and are into the quarterfinals - Jacob Holting-Nilsson and Elmer Andersson are making a firm case as the best team in the world And a whole, whole lot more SHOOTS!
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  Crabb-Budinger's Dominant Debut; Graudina Thrives; USA Women Push Onwards | Gstaad Day One Recap 01.07.2026 12dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, and welcome back to the Gstaad Elite, the greatest place on Earth. We're recapping an action-packed opening day in Gstaad, where: - Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger delivered an enormous day one, qualifying with a win over Adrian Heidrich and Yves Haussener and then handling Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh with ease - Tina Graudina continues thriving here in Gstaad, making the main draw with young Liv Ebere - USA Volleyball's women so-so day, with three teams punching their main draw tickets and four bowing out - Switzerland's young guns, Luc Fluckiger and Andrin Kolb upsetting the Grimalt cousins before ALMOST taking David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig to three And more! SHOOTS!
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  Gstaad Preview! Americans Descend In RECORD BREAKING FORCE on 250th Birthday 30.06.2026 13dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter and, far more important, welcome to the Beach Volleyball World Gstaad Elite!! Greatest place on planet Earth, it's worth every single penny, y'all. On this episode, I'm chatting: - The USA Volleyball contingent who has descended upon Gstaad in record-breaking force, with six American women straight into the main draw, and another seven potentially coming out of Wednesday's qualifier. - The "real" debut of Chase Budinger and Trevor Crabb - Anders Mol and Christian Sorum missing another tournament, and Anastasija Samoiloiva skipping to attend a friend's wedding, leaving Tina Graudina to pick up young Liv Ebere, an 18-year-old future star at USC - Ondrej Perusic's retirement tour continues! He's picking up Matyas Dzavoronok for this one And much more. We'll have TONS of coverage from Gstaad, so stay tuned! SHOOTS!
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  Jacob LaBouliere: The Rise of USA Volleyball's Next Big Blocker 24.06.2026 1sa 7dk

  This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features Jacob LaBouliere, USA Volleyball's next big blocker -- and we mean BIG blocker -- who has already made a quick name for himself both on the AVP and Beach Pro Tour. They're talking: - Where LaBouliere just appeared from - How he gave up a good job as an electrical engineer to pursue professional beach volleyball - Studying under Chase Budinger and others in the USA Volleyball pipeline while he's nursing an injury - His goals for beach volleyball and where he wants the game to take him And a whole lot more! Chapters with Jacob LaBouliere 00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter 05:35 Injury and Recovery Journey 10:40 Overcoming Health Challenges 12:34 Training and Performance Insights 18:51 Navigating the Competitive Landscape 22:06 The Power of Visualization in Sports 25:05 Experiencing Pressure in Competitive Environments 31:56 Defining Success: Championships vs. Olympics 35:21 The Journey of a World-Class Athlete 39:00 Mastering the Art of Blocking in Volleyball 45:42 The Art of Blocking in Volleyball 47:59 Strategies for Effective Defense 50:27 The Importance of Timing and Positioning 53:02 Visualizing the Game: Anticipation and Reaction 55:57 Practicing for Success: The Role of Drills 59:59 Navigating Injury and Recovery 01:02:00 Building Relationships in the Sport SHOOTS!
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  Dan Fisher: The High-Standards Blueprint of a Volleyball Dynasty 17.06.2026 53dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we get off the sand for a second and delve into the world of NCAA Indoor Volleyball, chatting with Dan Fisher, the architect of the Pitt Volleyball dynasty that has won 7 ACC Championships in the past 9 years, made five straight final fours, and has won 82% of the matches since Fisher became the head coach. How'd he do it? Through high standards, and a culture that is constantly winning. We're chatting: - What makes Pitt Volleyball different, allowing it to win at such an exceptional rate - How Dan Fisher has reframed failure, and how they practice winning, constantly - Beach volleyball's influence on the Pitt Volleyball team - How the city of Pittsburgh has come to adopt its volleyball team SHOOTS!
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  June Mailbag! Predicting the LA 2028 Podium; Selling Souls; New Partnerships 10.06.2026 1sa 10dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where, rather than Travis, it's our Amigo, Kyle Friend in the studio, answering all of your fan questions for our June beach volleyball mailbag episode. They're chatting: - Favorite newcomers in beach volleyball, both on the AVP and Beach Pro Tour - Who they think will make the LA 2028 podium - The impact of Sweden and Norway on beach volleyball - If Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh sold their souls for two forfeit bronze medals
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  The Hidden Crisis: Mental Health and Resilience in Sports | Dr. Gary Green 03.06.2026 1sa 2dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, and welcome back to one of our most-anticipated annual guests: Gary Green. We're talking building resilience in an anxious world. Key topics from the episode with Dr. Gary Green include - Rise in anxiety and mental health issues among students post-COVID - The importance of relationships and social support for resilience - Strategies for coaches to build trust and challenge athletes appropriately - The impact of COVID-19 on athlete mental health and recovery - Practical approaches for athletes to develop growth mindset and self-awareness
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  John Mayer, Billy Allen: Is A "Correct Technique" Just a Bunch of BS? 27.05.2026 1sa 7dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, and welcome back to our fourth semi-annual edition of SANDCASTING Your Brains Out with John Mayer and Billy Allen, the hosts of Coach Your Brains Out. Mayer is the head coach of the LMU Beach Volleyball team, while Allen is the assistant -- and AVCA Assistant Coach of the Year! -- at Stanford. We're recapping the NCAA Beach Volleyball season, where Mayer's Lions won another WCC title, making it seven in a row(!!), Allen's Cardinal made their first NCAA finals, and Mewhirter's FSU Seminoles had their second-best regular season ever, won a Big 12 Conference title, and made the NCAA semifinals, losing to Allen's Cardinal. We're chatting: - Is there a "correct" way to do anything in beach volleyball, and sports? - How do you prep for the post-season in beach volleyball? - Injury prevention techniques - And a whole lot more SHOOTS!
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  AVP Huntington's International Flair; AK-Alexis STAY PERFECT in Xiamen 20.05.2026 40dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where Travis is talking a big weekend with the AVP debuting its Heritage events in Huntington Beach and plenty to talk about there, and the Beach Pro Tour continuing its season at the Xiamen Challenge, where AK and Alexis stayed PERFECT with another gold medal. We're chatting: - Savvy Cory and Evan Cory having the biggest family weekend ever - Thamela and Victoria putting on a show at AVP Huntington Beach - Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh establishing themselves as the best team in America with their win - Audrey Koenig and Alexis Durish staying perfect with ANOTHER gold medal in China, now riding a 44 match win streak And a whole lot more! SHOOTS!
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  Mailbag! AVP Goes International! Olympic Qualification Series? NCAA Players Better Than AVP? 13.05.2026 55dk

  Welcome to the fan question, or mailbag, episode of SANDCAST, where Travis Mewhirter takes on all of your beach volleyball and volleyball questions and attempts to answer them as best as he can. This week, he's chatting: - Is the AVP allowing international players a good thing or bad thing for beach volleyball? (hint: It's AWESOME) - Could this year's Olympic qualifying for the USA Volleyball women be the most competitive yet? - Are NCAA Beach Volleyball Players better than AVP players? - Can the AVP League survive? - What mental skills do you need to make the jump to the next level? And so much more. SHOOTS!
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  UCLA Dominates NCAA Championships; Brasilia Goes Bonkers; AVP League Roster Breakdown 06.05.2026 37dk

  Welcome to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we have a breakdown of the most recent -- and very full -- weekend of beach volleyball, which includes: - UCLA beach volleyball's dominant showing in Gulf Shores, winning their first NCAA Championship since 2019. Jenny Johnson Jordan has now won as a player, assistant coach, and head coach - Audrey Koenig and Alexis Durish getting snubbed as the Player of the Year, despite being one of three NCAA teams ever to go undefeated, so they are our Slunks College Players of the Year - Savvy Cory and Devon Newberry going bonkers in Brasilia, winning a bronze medal out of the qualifier. - Is Sweden's Jacob Holting-Nilsson and Elmer Andersson the best team in the world? There's room for that discussion! - And, alas, a full roster breakdown of the 2026 AVP League SHOOTS!
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  NCAA Champs Preview! Why 2026 Is "The Most Exciting, The Most Dramatic" Year Yet 29.04.2026 16dk

  Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where Madison Fitzpatrick is taking over the mic for the week. She's talking about the upcoming 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championships in Gulf Shores, Alabama. She breaks down the bracket, pondering: - If this will finally be Stanford's year to win the NCAA title - Texas shocking the NCAA world with its conference victory in the MPSF, taking out UCLA twice and USC - Can FSU, on the heels of its second best regular season ever, deliver on the national stage? - Will Jenny Johnson Jordan and the UCLA Bruins return to the top? SHOOTS!
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  Geena Urango: The Longevity Queen of Beach Volleyball 22.04.2026 1sa 14dk

  This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features the veteran of all veterans: Geena Urango. She sits down with Tri to talk about: - Her return to international beach volleyball, and why she is considering playing on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour - Why she loves playing with Megan Rice, and the intimidation factor she brings to the table - Differential learning, and the creative approach she's taking to the game - USA Volleyball's overhauled system, and why it's so promising Chapters with Geena Urango 00:00 Introduction and Career Longevity 01:59 Training Against Young Guns and Age Dynamics 03:53 National Team System and Centralized Training 06:00 Impact of Practice Environment on Performance 07:57 Player Partnerships and Team Building Strategies 10:00 International Play and Domestic Priorities 12:00 Mental Resilience and Mindset Development 13:57 Balancing Competition and Personal Growth 16:05 The Role of Technology and AI in Training 17:50 Energy Work, Meditation, and Hypnosis in Sports 19:52 Science of Energy and Healing in Athletic Performance 21:59 Using AI for Personal Coaching and Performance 23:59 Managing Emotions and Referee Interactions 25:57 Building Strong Partnerships with Self-Assessment Tools 27:57 Love Languages and Communication in Partnerships 30:01 The Power of Creativity and Differential Learning 31:47 Deepening Skills Through Unconventional Practice 33:57 The Mind-Body Connection and Brain Waves 35:58 Healing and Autoimmune Recovery Through Energy Work 38:00 The Science and Mysticism of Energy and Faith 40:11 Future of AI and Energy Science in Sports 42:05 Practical Applications of Meditation and Hypnosis 44:00 Using Technology to Track Brain Waves and Energy States 45:59 Overcoming Trauma and Stress with EMDR and Hypnosis 48:09 The Power of Subconscious Mind and Visualization 50:06 The Intersection of Science, Energy, and Spirituality 52:10 Innovations in Coaching and Performance Enhancement 53:55 Upcoming Competitions and Personal Goals 55:51 The Reality of Qualifiers and Tournament Pressure 58:08 The Joy of Playing in Front of Fans 59:48 Reflections on Refereeing and Game Management 01:01:58 The Future of Volleyball and Personal Aspirations