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!

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 trust us, these are fire.

We dive into a hilarious “This or That: Slunks Edition” game, share behind-the-scenes stories, and even get a few top-secret hints about what’s next for the brand

Don’t miss the laughs, the fits, and the vibes. Watch till the end for exclusive drops and insider SLUNKS secrets!

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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!