VB Trost

Class:
Graduate Student
Height:
5-10
Hometown:
Lynchburg, VA
Previous School:
E.C. Glass High School (South Carolina)

Previous School

Transferred to Liberty after competing in beach volleyball at South Carolina for four seasons
2025-26 South Carolina Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Selected to AVCA National Pairs Championships in Huntsville, Ala., as both a junior and senior
Two-time College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team
Two-time SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll
Named to CCSA All-Tournament Team as a sophomore, teaming with Sophie Bengoechea to win the clinching point of a 3-2 win over No. 10 LSU at the conference tournament. This win secured the team’s first appearance in a conference championship match
Went 13-11 overall during a breakout sophomore season
Ranked second on the team in wins during her junior year, totaling a career-high 17 while playing in every dual
Posted a 13-1 record over the first four weekends of the spring 2025 season
Earned four wins over ranked opponents as a junior, highlighted by a key win over No. 20 FGCU in the team’s 3-2 victory

Prep

Graduated from E.C Glass High School in Lynchburg
AVCA High School All-American for both indoor and beach volleyball
One of 16 recipients nationally of the 2021 AVP America Young Gun Award
Ranked first in her class and was part of the National Honor Society
One of 50 recipients nationally of the 2022 P1440 Fab 50 Team
Trained with Sinjin Beach Volleyball and VA Sand Volleyball from sophomore through senior years

Personal

Daughter of Randall and Natalie Trost
Fiance, Sam Guridy, played football at Liberty
Earned Bachelor of Science (magna cum laude) in marketing with a Spanish minor at South Carolina before completing her MBA (summa cum laude) in marketing with a concentration in data analytics, also from South Carolina
Pursuing a graduate certificate of nutrition at Liberty
Birthday is July 8

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was the perfect fit for me because it aligned with my goals both personally and athletically. I wanted to be closer to my family after spending four years away, while also having the opportunity to give back by mentoring younger athletes and serving the community. Most importantly, Liberty's mission of putting God first deeply resonated with me. My faith guides the way I strive to live my life, and I knew I wanted to spend my final year at a university that shared those values. Liberty gave me the opportunity to continue competing at a high level while growing spiritually, developing as a leader, and finishing my collegiate career with purpose.

Is there something about your life and upbringing you would consider unique?
I grew up in Lynchburg, so coming back for my fifth year has been a really special experience. It's been amazing to see how much the city has grown and evolved over the years while still feeling like home. It's given me an even greater appreciation for the community and all that Lynchburg has to offer.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My biggest inspiration is my mom. No matter how much she has going on, she always stays positive and puts our family first. Her faith, strength, and selflessness inspire me every day. She's always there when I need someone to lean on, never backs down from a challenge, and somehow manages to make everyone around her feel loved while still making time for the things she's passionate about. She truly embodies the kind of woman I hope to become one day.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic moment was during my sophomore year at the CCSA Conference Tournament when my partner and I clinched the South Carolina vs. LSU dual. It was the first time our program had ever defeated LSU, and our win advanced us to the conference finals. Contributing to such a historic moment and celebrating it with my teammates is something I'll never forget.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My fiancé, Sam Guridy, played Division I football at Liberty University.

Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I'm passionate about nutrition, cooking, and overall wellness. In the future, I'd love to become a certified Pilates instructor and continue helping others live healthier, more confident lives. I also minored in Spanish at the University of South Carolina, and I enjoy using and continuing to develop my Spanish skills whenever I have the opportunity.