What you need to know:
* Today’s sand session interview is with LeeAnn Starr, a freshman from Cincinnati, Ohio.
* Check in next Tuesday for the next Sand Session as the 2017 season inches closer.
* Head coach Beth Van Fleet and the Panthers travel to St. Augustine, Fla. to take on UNCW in the season opener on March 4th. First serve is set for 10:30 a.m.
What is your favorite part and least favorite part about playing beach volleyball?
Starr: My favorite part about beach is getting to have lots of control and reps in a game due to only two people being on the court.