How Poney Is Helping Coaches Build Better Businesses

In 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 client communication.

**Stop chasing Venmos. Stop juggling texts. Just coach.**

Built for the instructor, not the studio, Poney brings calendars, bookings, and payments together in one easy-to-use platform. Coaches can share one link with clients—no app to download and no account to create.

Poney syncs with your personal calendar, organizes payments, and allows instructors to walk into each session already knowing who is coming and who has paid.

There is no upfront cost or subscription, and coaches remain in control of setting their own prices.

Chris shares why he created Poney, how it supports both coaches and clients, and how the platform allows instructors to spend less time on administrative work and more time doing what they love—coaching.

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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