In this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic welcomes Molly Shaw, one of the fastest-rising athletes on the international stage — AVP standout, World Tour medalist, and now World Championship competitor. Molly shares her remarkable path from being cut from rosters and struggling without a consistent partner to climbing her way to the top of the sport, winning Future, Challenger, and Elite16 gold, and keeping her sights firmly on her Olympic dream.

In this powerful conversation, Molly opens up about what kept her grinding when she felt alone, how she rebuilt confidence after setbacks, and the partnership lessons that helped her break through. Off the court, she speaks candidly about balance, mental health, faith, routines, and her marriage to fellow pro athlete James Shaw, who also competes on the World Tour and AVP.

This episode is packed with inspiration, honesty, and high-level strategy for anyone striving to reach the next level — in sport or in life.

• Navigating partnerships and finding alignment

• Grinding alone and staying committed without a locked-in partner

• Rebounding after being cut from rosters and teams

• Winning across the World Tour: Future, Challenger & Elite16

• Competing at the 2025 World Championships

• The mindset behind rising from setbacks to medals

• Marriage, balance, and life with pro athlete James Shaw

• Her long-term goal: the Olympic Games

📍 Watch or listen now and discover the mindset behind Molly Shaw’s rise to the world stage. ➡️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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In this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic welcomes Geena Urango, one of the most accomplished athletes on the AVP Tour — and the first-ever female athlete guest on the podcast.

Geena made history as the first female beach volleyball player to earn a collegiate scholarship, and she continues to inspire as an AVP League Champion. In this conversation, she shares her journey through the highs and challenges of professional beach volleyball, her daily routine, and the mindset required to perform at the top level.

This episode is filled with insights on discipline, confidence, and what it takes to achieve long-term success both on and off the sand.

🎧 Topics include:

• Breaking barriers as a scholarship pioneer

• The mentality behind winning on the AVP

• Daily habits and recovery routines

• Managing pressure and staying motivated

• Lessons from years of elite competition

📍Listen now and uncover the secrets behind Geena Urango’s success. ➡️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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In the second episode of Beach Secrets Podcast, host DJ Klasnic sits down with American beach volleyball legend Theo Brunner to uncover his journey from indoor star to one of the most respected players — and now coaches — in the sport.

Theo shares how he first discovered volleyball, his rise as a standout in college indoor volleyball, and his professional indoor career overseas before making the bold transition to beach volleyball. The conversation dives into the grind of life on the World Tour, including his two 4th-place finishes at the FIVB World Championships, and the highs and lows of competing against the best teams in the world.

We then explore the defining moment of his career — winning the Manhattan Beach Open and cementing his legacy with a plaque on the iconic pier, a symbol of greatness in U.S. beach volleyball. Theo reflects on what it means to join the ranks of the best American players ever to play the game.

Today, Theo is channeling his experience into coaching, taking on the challenge of guiding Miles Partain and Andy Benesh, the #1 U.S. men’s team. He reveals his unique way of understanding the game, his philosophy on technique, and the “secrets” that shaped his success on the sand.

Whether you’re a beach volleyball fan, an aspiring AVP or World Tour player, or simply someone inspired by the pursuit of excellence, this episode delivers rare insights into the mindset, work ethic, and technical knowledge of one of the sport’s greats.

🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podbean.

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