Brandie’s also the first bi-racial player on Canada’s beach volleyball team. Born in Switzerland to a Swiss mother and Texan dad, Brandie grew up in Toronto, where her mixed background gave her a unique perspective. Because representation in the sport means so much to her, Brandie co-founded Project Worthy, which includes a scholarship to cover one year of club volleyball fees for up-and-coming BIPOC athletes. As the most-followed beach volleyball player in the world on social media, her voice is making a big impact.

I got into the sport through my time playing varsity indoor volleyball at York University. I was surrounded by beach volleyball players on the national team. They encouraged me to give it a try and helped me get a private tryout for the national team—and eventually into my first international event, where I got absolutely hooked! I’m grateful for my friends that believed in me before I even knew what beach volleyball was.

You have to believe in yourself. You have to believe in your vision so steadfastly, because people will definitely test it. You will find times where you're questioning. Sometimes the results won't always reflect the amount of work that you're doing, but stay true to your belief in yourself and everything else will follow. And that does require taking risks that will feel uncomfortable, but it's always always worth it in the end.

I’m inspired to play by the moments of unlocking my potential and in turn inspiring others to open their mind and do the same and create a legacy.

I enjoy the art of performance and showing up as my best. Getting my nails done has become my monthly habit. I’ve gotten them done all over the world while traveling for volleyball. It allows me to express my bold and creative side, reminds me of my friends and our culture, plus it’s not something a lot of people can do while playing so I love that I can.

A beautiful, bustling metropolis of a city that has an amazing spa and 5-star restaurants!

FIVB Best Blocker 2018
Olympian, Tokyo 2020, 5th place
AVP VolleyballMag.com Best Blocker 2022
AVP Best Blocker 2022, 2023
FIVB VolleyballMag.com BPT Best Blocker 2023
2023 FIVB Gold Medal Winner in Montreal
2023 Silver Medal at Pan Am Games
2024 AVP Gold Medal Winner, Huntington Beach