Torrey Van Winden: Navigating the Corporate World & Professional Beach Volleyball

Torrey 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 world, Torrey is back on the sand and making her name known on the World Tour as a USA Volleyball athlete.

Torrey talks about how her time in the corporate world gave her a completely new perspective on being a professional athlete, the realities of competing and making a living on the World Tour, and what life actually looks like behind the scenes.

She also shares her thoughts on the future of beach volleyball—how the sport can continue to grow, what needs to change, and what it will take to bring beach volleyball back to the level of popularity it experienced when her mom competed professionally in the 1990s.

From corporate life to chasing points around the world, Torrey offers a candid look at what it takes to come back to the sport, build a professional career, and help push beach volleyball forward.

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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