Grit Volleyball
by Victoria Dennis
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Alisha Childress: Olympic Truths, Penn State Dynasty & Building LA…
Alisha Childress: Olympic Truths, Penn State Dynasty & Building LA…
About this podcast
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.
🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in beach and indoor volleyball!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- Alisha Childress: Olympic Truths, Penn State Dynasty & Building LA Thunder · 1 h 27 minIt'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…
- Why Derek Bradford Left Hawai‘i Volleyball to Go All In on Beach · 50 minDerek 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…
- Torrey Van Winden: Navigating the Corporate World & Professional Beach Volleyball · 42 minTorrey 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…
- Jenny Johnson Jordan: UCLA’s 2026 National Championship, Recruiting & Olympic Legacy · 30 minUCLA 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…
- Beyond the Court: Falyn Fonoimoana on Wellness, Monetization & Growing Volleyball · 42 minOn 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…
- How Poney Is Helping Coaches Build Better Businesses · 21 minIn 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…
- Inside the p1440 Elite Development Summit | Developing the Next Generation of Beach Volleyball · 16 minGRIT 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…
- Championship Chaos: 2026 NCAA Beach Volleyball Bracket Breakdown · 6 minThe 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 and how…
- The Comeback Story: Kamila Tan on Eating Disorder Recovery, Relapse & Helping Others Heal · 51 minOn 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 powerful and…
- NCAA Beach Volleyball Shakeups 👀 Upsets, Streaks & Teams Rising · 4 minOn 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 and…
- From Concussion to Champion: Julia Donlin on Faith, Recovery & Winning Manhattan Beach Open · 33 minOn 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 · 8 minOn 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 Stanford…
- Trust, Timing, and Teamwork: Molly Shaw & Toni Rodriguez New Beach Volleyball Partnership · 42 minOn 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…
- World Champs Deep Dive with Rich Lambourne | Team Rankings, Game Strategy, and Systems Breakdown · 36 minGRIT 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…
- Why Beach Pro Tour World Champs Is HARDER Than the Olympics | Kyle Friend Breaks It Down · 41 minGRIT 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…
- Inside the SLUNKS Halloween Drop 👻 | Exclusive Shorts, Shirts & Company Secrets · 16 minSLUNKS 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 trust us…
- Trevor Crabb Talks AVP League, Dalhausser Partnership, and Crabb Brothers Reunion · 25 minIn 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 🏐 What it’s…
- AVP League Championship: Stats, Storylines & Seeding Battles · 6 minVictoria 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 · 10 minThis 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 missed: the…
- Inside the OC Crown & Seaside Open with Mike Griffin · 37 minIn 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 behind the OC…
