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, how her partnership with Toni came together, and what makes their vision for 2026 so exciting. Toni opens up about her injury recovery in 2025, the lessons it taught her, and how it’s shaping her mindset as she returns to the sand.

We also break down the differences between the Beach Pro Tour and the AVP, and get into the X’s and O’s of beach volleyball—strategy, chemistry, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.

Hosted by Victoria Dennis, GRIT dives into the stories, strategy, and personalities shaping the beach volleyball world. Episodes feature Olympic athletes, college coaches, and top professionals, along with the latest news, highlights from USAV and AAU Junior Nationals, and exclusive insight from the Beach Pro Tour and AVP.

From the sand to the sidelines, GRIT breaks down the game with expert analysis, behind-the-scenes access, and conversations that go beyond the scoreboard — spotlighting the athletes, teams, and culture driving the sport forward.

Produced by Manhattan Beach Studios, GRIT is your go-to destination for interviews, predictions, and everything happening in the world of beach volleyball.

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Hosted by Victoria Dennis, Grit brings you the latest beach volleyball world news, highlights from USAV/AAU Junior Nationals, and exclusive updates from the FIVB and AVP tours. From the sand to the sidelines, we dive deep into the action, with a special focus on all things beach volleyball. Broadcast live from Manhattan Beach Studios – the heart of the beach volleyball world – Grit is your go-to spot for results, predictions, and insider gossip from the vibrant world of beach volleyball. Don’t miss it!

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 episode is packed with timeless insight on elite volleyball strategy, offensive and defensive systems, team rankings, and how the world’s best squads match up on paper.

Rich breaks down:

- How top teams are structured and why certain pairings thrive

- Offensive tendencies, serving strategy, and transition philosophy

- Defensive systems, blocking choices, and scouting opponents

- Team rankings and how each squad approaches high-pressure moments

Whether you’re revisiting World Champs, scouting future matchups, or just leveling up your volleyball IQ, this episode delivers expert analysis you won’t find anywhere else.

🏐 Host: Victoria Dennis
🏐 Guest: Rich Lambourne

Originally recorded prior to the tournament, now even more fun to compare with how everything actually unfolded.

Hosted by Victoria Dennis, Grit brings you the latest beach volleyball world news, highlights from USAV/AAU Junior Nationals, and exclusive updates from the FIVB and AVP tours. From the sand to the sidelines, we dive deep into the action, with a special focus on all things beach volleyball. Broadcast live from Manhattan Beach Studios – the heart of the beach volleyball world – Grit is your go-to spot for results, predictions, and insider gossip from the vibrant world of beach volleyball. Don’t miss it!

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Hosted by Victoria Dennis, Grit brings you the latest beach volleyball world news, highlights from USAV/AAU Junior Nationals, and exclusive updates from the FIVB and AVP tours. From the sand to the sidelines, we dive deep into the action, with a special focus on all things beach volleyball. Broadcast live from Manhattan Beach Studios – the heart of the beach volleyball world – Grit is your go-to spot for results, predictions, and insider gossip from the vibrant world of beach volleyball. Don’t miss it!

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 heading into the biggest tournament in the sport, and why World Champs is arguably tougher than the Olympic Games.

We dive into: Major storylines shaping this year’s field Teams to watch — the duos peaking at the perfect time Potential upsets you should absolutely have on your radar Why World Champs is the hardest test beach volleyball has to offer

Whether you're a hardcore fan or just tapping into the global beach volleyball scene, this episode gives you the inside edge you won’t find anywhere else.

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Hosted by Victoria Dennis, Grit brings you the latest beach volleyball world news, highlights from USAV/AAU Junior Nationals, and exclusive updates from the FIVB and AVP tours. From the sand to the sidelines, we dive deep into the action, with a special focus on all things beach volleyball. Broadcast live from Manhattan Beach Studios – the heart of the beach volleyball world – Grit is your go-to spot for results, predictions, and insider gossip from the vibrant world of beach volleyball. Don’t miss it!

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Hosted by Victoria Dennis, Grit brings you the latest beach volleyball world news, highlights from USAV/AAU Junior Nationals, and exclusive updates from the FIVB and AVP tours. From the sand to the sidelines, we dive deep into the action, with a special focus on all things beach volleyball. Broadcast live from Manhattan Beach Studios – the heart of the beach volleyball world – Grit is your go-to spot for results, predictions, and insider gossip from the vibrant world of beach volleyball. Don’t miss it!