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About Road to Kickoff.
Road to Kickoff goes beyond the field to bring you exclusive stories from the student interns and workers powering FIU Football from behind-the-scenes. From marketing and equipment to operations and broadcast, these are the voices that rarely get the spotlight—but play a major role in making game day happen. Sit back as we dive into their experiences, hustle, and impact. Let’s take you inside the cage—where the season truly begins.
Meet the Team

Andrew Novitsky
Andrew Novitsky is a senior at Florida International University who has six years of experience in visual storytelling, marketing, and content creation.
Novitsky's creative journey started in 2018 when he bought a camera and started doing photography as a new hobby. This eventually led him to return to school, where he received an associate degree in graphic design from Miami Dade College in 2023.
Novitsky has experience in photography, videography, graphic design, UX design, and management roles. His skill set allows him to be a versatile and adaptable creative who can understand the bigger picture and deliver a high-quality product.
Novitsky will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in Spring 2026. He then hopes to earn a master's degree in marketing.

Amanda Grant
Amanda Grant is a junior at Florida International University who wants to make an impact in media production.
Grant has experience in video editing, producing, and creative directing. She hopes to lead a dynamic creative team that uses storytelling to connect and inspire audiences.
Grant will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in Summer 2026.

Genesha Rhymer
Genesha Rhymer is a passionate storyteller at Florida International University who knows how to bring the energy on camera and behind the scenes.
Rhymer works with FIU Athletics as both a marketing assistant and in-game host. She helps run game day promotions, hype up the crowd, and create unforgettable fan experiences. She is also the creator and host of Game Time with Nesh, a sports lifestyle series, where she interviews football players and gives viewers a real look at the people behind the helmets.
Her goal is to work for a major sports network like ESPN, telling real stories, repping women in sports, being the best sideline reporter, and most importantly becoming an icon.
Rhymer will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital broadcasting with a concentration in sports journalism in Spring 2027.

Jianna Clark
Jianna Clark is a senior at Florida International University, where she’s pursuing a degree in Digital Communication and Media, set to graduate in Spring 2026.
Her passion for sports started at a young age, playing softball in elementary school and attending major league sporting events with family - sparking a lifelong love for the world of professional sports.
Jianna gained hands-on experience with producing content through her internship with the Miami Pro League where she helped film dynamic game day content. Her ultimate goal is to work with a major league sports team, producing engaging digital content that connects fans to the action both inside and outside of the arena.