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 recovering from a severe concussion in college and how that experience reshaped her perspective both on and off the court. She shares how leaning into her faith has guided her path through challenges, growth, and success in beach volleyball.

The conversation also highlights her breakthrough moments—including winning the Manhattan Beach Open alongside Betsi Flint —and what she’s building now in her partnership with Lexy Denaburg on the AVP and with Team USA on the international stage. This episode is a deep look at perseverance, purpose, and what it 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.

Broadcast from Manhattan Beach Studios, the heart of beach volleyball, 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!

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 Stanford, UCLA, Cal Poly SLO, and USC, analyzing what’s driving their success and how they’ve positioned themselves in the national rankings.

We also take a closer look at why LMU and Florida State continue to be some of the most productive programs in the country, from lineup depth to key statistical advantages. The episode breaks down important metrics like side-out percentage and pair performance, while highlighting the teams and matchups fans should keep an eye on as the season progresses.

From rankings and stats to emerging contenders and upcoming matchups, this episode covers what’s happening now in NCAA beach volleyball and what to watch for the rest of the season.

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, AVP and NCAA Volleyball.

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.

Broadcast from Manhattan Beach Studios, the heart of beach volleyball, 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!

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!