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by Victoria Dennis
Hosted by Victoria Dennis, GRIT dives into the stories, strategy, and personalities shaping the world of indoor and beach volleyball. Episodes feature Olympic medalists, NCAA champions, collegiate coaches, and top professional athletes, alongside the latest news, highlights from USAV and AAU Junior Nationals, and exclusive insights from Major League Volleyball (MLV), the Beach Pro Tour, and the AVP. From the hardwood to the sand, GRIT breaks down the game with expert analysis, behind-the-scenes access, and authentic conversations that go beyond the scoreboard — spotlighting the athletes, coaches, teams, and culture driving volleyball forward at every level. Broadcast from Manhattan Beach Studios, in the heart of Southern California's volleyball community, GRIT is your go-to destination for exclusive interviews, bold predictions, and everything happening across the indoor and beach volleyball worlds.
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- 2 days ago49 min
Sarah Pavan: From Nebraska NCAA Champion to World Champion & 2x Olympian
On this episode of GRIT, host Victoria Dennis sits down with NCAA Champion, two-time Olympian and 2019 Beach Volleyball World Champion Sarah Pavan to explore her incredible journey from collegiate dominance to the international stage. Sarah takes us inside the University of Nebraska, sharing what it was like training under legendary head coach John Cook, winning an NCAA National Championship, and building the foundation for a remarkable 10-year professional indoor career overseas. We dive int...
- 3 weeks ago1h 27m
Alisha Childress: Olympic Truths, Penn State Dynasty & Building LA Thunder
It's official! GRIT is expanding into the indoor volleyball world, and we're kicking things off with none other than Alisha Childress - three-time NCAA National Champion, Olympic bronze medalist, and the new head coach of the Los Angeles Thunder in Major League Volleyball (MLV). Host Victoria Dennis sits down with one of the most accomplished setters in American volleyball history for an in-depth conversation about her journey through every level of the sport. From orchestrating the offense d...
- Sep 30, 202650 min
Why Derek Bradford Left Hawai‘i Volleyball to Go All In on Beach
Derek Bradford is betting on himself and going all in on beach volleyball. The rising Team USA athlete joins GRIT to share his journey from leaving the University of Hawai‘i men’s indoor volleyball program after his freshman year to pursuing a professional career on the sand. That decision is already paying off. Derek has qualified for and competed in the AVP League this season while also testing himself internationally on the FIVB Beach Pro Tour, including Elite16 competition. In this epi...
- Sep 2, 202641 min
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 corporate world, Torrey is back on the sand and making her name known on the World Tour as a USA Volleyball athlete. Torrey talks about how her time in the corporate world gave her a completely new perspective on being a professional athlete, the realities of competing and making a living on the World Tour, and what life actua...
- Aug 20, 202629 min
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 run, her approach to recruiting and building a winning culture, and the lessons she’s carried from her own career as an Olympian and elite athlete. We also talk about the powerful influence of family on her life and career. Jenny’s father, Rafer Johnson, was one of the greatest athletes of his generation - winning Olympic gold...
- Jul 20, 202641 min
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 Mana Wellness provides one-on-one coaching supported by a team of professionals who help clients navigate health and wellness advocacy, gut health, peptide research, and medically guided care. She also explains how Mana Marketing helps creators grow their brands, build sustainable opportunities, and create abundance through mon...
- Jul 6, 202621 min
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, payments, and client communication. **Stop chasing Venmos. Stop juggling texts. Just coach.** Built for the instructor, not the studio, Poney brings calendars, bookings, and payments together in one easy-to-use platform. Coaches can share one link with clients—no app to download and no account to create. Poney syncs with your p...
- Jun 15, 202616 min
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 beach volleyball. Hosted by Victoria Dennis, this episode takes you inside one of the premier development events in the sport. Victoria sat down with p1440 coaches and athletes to learn what makes the program unique and how it's helping develop the next generation of beach volleyball players both on and off the sand. Beyond t...
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About Grit Volleyball
Hosted by Victoria Dennis, GRIT dives into the stories, strategy, and personalities shaping the world of indoor and beach volleyball. Episodes feature Olympic medalists, NCAA champions, collegiate coaches, and top professional athletes, alongside the latest news, highlights from USAV and AAU Junior Nationals, and exclusive insights from Major League Volleyball (MLV), the Beach Pro Tour, and the AVP. From the hardwood to the sand, GRIT breaks down the game with expert analysis, behind-the-scenes access, and authentic conversations that go beyond the scoreboard — spotlighting the athletes, coaches, teams, and culture driving volleyball forward at every level. Broadcast from Manhattan Beach Studios, in the heart of Southern California's volleyball community, GRIT is your go-to destination for exclusive interviews, bold predictions, and everything happening across the indoor and beach volleyball worlds.
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