Trust, Timing, and Teamwork: Molly Shaw & Toni Rodriguez New Beach Volleyball Partnership

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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