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Torrey Van Winden: Navigating the Corporate World & Professional Beach Volleyball

Torrey Van Winden joins GRIT to share her unconventional path back to professional beach volleyball. After stepping away from the sport and spending five years in the cor

Jenny Johnson Jordan: UCLA’s 2026 National Championship, Recruiting & Olympic Legacy

UCLA Beach Volleyball Head Coach Jenny Johnson Jordan joins GRIT after leading the Bruins to the 2026 National Championship. Jenny takes us inside UCLA’s championship ru

Beyond the Court: Falyn Fonoimoana on Wellness, Monetization & Growing Volleyball

On this episode of GRIT, Victoria sits down with professional athlete and entrepreneur Falyn Fonoimoana, founder of Mana Wellness and Mana Marketing. Falyn shares how Ma

How Poney Is Helping Coaches Build Better Businesses

In this episode of GRIT, Victoria sits down with Chris Parish, founder of Poney, to discuss how the platform is helping coaches and instructors simplify scheduling, payme

Inside the p1440 Elite Development Summit | Developing the Next Generation of Beach Volleyball

GRIT went on location to Mesa, Arizona, for the p1440 Elite Development Summit, where athletes, coaches, and industry leaders came together to help shape the future of be

Championship Chaos: 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball Bracket Breakdown

The 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship is HERE and we’re breaking down everything you need to know. From automatic bids to at-large selections, who’s in the field an

The Comeback Story: Kamila Tan on Eating Disorder Recovery, Relapse & Helping Others Heal

On this episode of GRIT, Victoria sits down with Kamila Tan—2026 AVP Austin Champion, Team USA beach volleyball athlete, and licensed mental health therapist—for a powerf

NCAA Beach Volleyball Shakeups 👀 Upsets, Streaks & Teams Rising

On this episode of GRIT, Victoria breaks down the latest from NCAA Beach Volleyball, highlighting one of the most competitive weekends of the season. From South Carolina

From Concussion to Champion: Julia Donlin on Faith, Recovery & Winning Manhattan Beach Open

On this episode of GRIT, Victoria sits down with Julia Donlin to dive into a powerful story of resilience, faith, and elite competition. Julia opens up about her journey

NCAA Beach Volleyball Teams Dominating Right Now

On this episode of GRIT, we break down the latest storylines from NCAA Beach Volleyball as the season heats up. Victoria dives into the top-ranked programs including Stan

Trust, Timing, and Teamwork: Molly Shaw & Toni Rodriguez New Beach Volleyball Partnership

On this episode of GRIT, we sit down with newly formed USA Beach Volleyball and AVP duo Molly Shaw and Toni Rodriguez. Molly dives into her 2025 season on the World Tour

World Champs Deep Dive with Rich Lambourne | Team Rankings, Game Strategy, and Systems Breakdown

GRIT sits down with Olympic gold medalist and legendary volleyball mind Rich Lambourne for a full World Champs deep dive. Originally recorded before the tournament, this

Why Beach Pro Tour World Champs Is HARDER Than the Olympics | Kyle Friend Breaks It Down

GRIT Beach Volleyball hits the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour World Champs with special guest Kyle Friend! In this episode, Kyle breaks down everything you need to know

Inside the SLUNKS Halloween Drop 👻 | Exclusive Shorts, Shirts & Company Secrets

SLUNKS is back on GRIT with something spooky and exclusive! Founder Chris Reams and the SLUNKS crew stop by to reveal their brand-new Halloween short and shirt — and trus

Trevor Crabb Talks AVP League, Dalhausser Partnership, and Crabb Brothers Reunion

In this episode, we sit down with 10-time AVP Champion Trevor Crabb to talk all things volleyball and beyond: 🏐 His new partnership with The G.O.A.T. Phil Dalhausser 🏐 Wh

AVP League Championship: Stats, Storylines & Seeding Battles

Victoria breaks down all the stats and storylines heading into the AVP League Championship in Chicago. From seeding implications to winning percentages, she digs into the

Manhattan Beach Open Recap: The Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball

This year’s Manhattan Beach Open—often dubbed “the Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball”—was truly next level. In this episode, Victoria breaks down everything you might’ve miss

Inside the OC Crown & Seaside Open with Mike Griffin

In this episode, Victoria sit's down with Mike Griffin, founder of Bad Boys Open Volleyball Events, to talk all things grass volleyball. Mike dives into the details

AVP League Update: Stats, Surprises & Second Half Drama

Victoria breaks down the AVP League with expert insight into current stats, how they’re impacting team rankings, and what fans can expect in the second half of the season

Miami Mayhem: Shaw & Schalk's Road to the AVP League

James Shaw and Chaim Schalk have punched their ticket to the AVP League, representing the Miami Mayhem. In this episode, they break down how they qualified, share their t