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Beach Secrets with Dj Klasnic

Dj Klasnic

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Step into the heart of beach volleyball with Beach Secrets, the podcast where host Dj Klasnic—4x World Tour medalist and AVP Rookie of the Year—uncovers the untold stories and hard-earned wisdom of the best players on the AVP and World Tour. From their rise to the top to the struggles they faced along the way, Dj digs deep to reveal the secrets behind their success, motivation, mindset, and passion for the game.

Broadcasting from Hermosa Beach, the mecca of beach volleyball, Dj brings fans behind the scenes of the pro tour with raw, inspiring, and insightful conversations. Whether you’re a die-hard volleyball fan or just love a good story about chasing dreams, Beach Secrets serves up the real stuff—on and off the sand.

Plus, Dj creates epic volleyball content on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram—match highlights, vlogs, tips, and more—giving you full access to the beach volleyball lifestyle.

Ready to learn the secrets of the sand? Tune in.

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Olympic Mindset with Miles Partain

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

lundi 22 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:10:17

In this very first episode of Beach Secrets, host DJ Klasnic sits down with Olympic beach volleyball star Miles Partain as he shares his secrets to success — from growing up on the local courts of Hermosa Beach to making the bold decision to leave UCLA’s indoor team to pursue his Olympic journey. A big part of the conversation dives into the Olympics, the mindset shifts that helped him rise to the world stage, his unique approach to training and focus, and his plans for the future as he continues to push the limits of the sport. Whether you’re an athlete, a fan of the game, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode uncovers valuable secrets about what it takes to succeed in beach volleyball at the highest level.

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The Untold Story of Theo Brunner

Épisode 2

lundi 6 octobre 2025 • Durée 01:11:24

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.

📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews with the world’s best beach volleyball players, and leave a comment with your favorite Theo Brunner moment or who you’d like to see next on the show!

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Arnaud Gauthier-Rat: From European Medals to Paris 2024 Glory 🇫🇷

Épisode 3

lundi 20 octobre 2025 • Durée 49:21

In this third episode of the Beach Secrets Podcast, host DJ Klasnic sits down with Arnaud Gauthier-Rat, the most accomplished beach volleyball player France has ever produced. A European medalist, World Tour medalist, and Paris 2024 Olympian, Arnaud continues to write history for French beach volleyball — both on and off the sand.

This conversation takes you deep inside his story — how he discovered volleyball, transitioned from indoor to the beach, and climbed the global ranks to become one of the world’s top defenders. Arnaud opens up about his journey through the CEV and FIVB World Tour, the emotional highs of winning international medals, and the challenges of representing France on the biggest stages.

We also unpack one of the most talked-about moments leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics — when the French federation faced the difficult decision of choosing which team would represent the host nation. Arnaud reveals what that moment felt like, how he handled the pressure, and what it means to compete in the Games on home soil.

Finally, Arnaud shares his thoughts on the future of the sport, his own ambitions beyond Paris 2024, and the mindset and technical precision that have defined his career. From hard work and humility to strategic mastery, this episode captures the essence of an athlete still chasing greatness.

🎧 Listen or watch now on: 🔹 YouTube 🔹 Spotify 🔹 Apple Podcasts 🔹 Amazon Music 🔹 Podbean 👉 Listen anywhere → https://linktr.ee/djklasnic

🌿 Sponsored by Polar Gold Extracts

A huge thank-you to our partner Polar Gold Extracts, proud sponsor of the Beach Secrets Podcast. Their premium CBD products are crafted for natural relief from chronic pain, muscle recovery, and everyday wellness — trusted by athletes and active lifestyles alike.

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Geena Urango: What It Takes to WIN

Épisode 4

mardi 4 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:02:27

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.

Link to Geenas Partnership Optimizing Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Program-Volleyball-Partner-Integration/dp/B0D5WPQ1HZ

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Molly Shaw: From Underdog to 8 World Tour Medals & the World Championships

Épisode 5

mercredi 19 novembre 2025 • Durée 51:02

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.

🎧 Topics include:

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.

🎧 Listen anywhere → https://linktr.ee/djklasnic

🌿 Sponsored by Polar Gold Extracts Huge thank-you to our partner Polar Gold Extracts, proud sponsor of the Beach Secrets Podcast. Their premium CBD products support recovery, mobility, and everyday wellness — trusted by athletes around the world.

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Andy Benesh: From a 9–5 Job to the Olympic Games

Épisode 6

jeudi 18 décembre 2025 • Durée 47:46

In this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic welcomes Olympian Andy Benesh — one of the most dominant blockers in U.S. beach volleyball and half of the No. 1 ranked American team.

Andy shares his unconventional path from a successful professional indoor volleyball career to stepping away from the sport, working a 9–5 job, and ultimately making the bold decision to bet on himself. That leap of faith led him back to the sand, where he rose to become one of the best blockers in the country, a consistent AVP contender, and an Olympic Games qualifier alongside Miles Partain — another former guest of the podcast.

In this powerful conversation, Andy breaks down the mindset required to start over, the discipline behind elite blocking, and what separates good teams from great ones on the AVP and World Tour. He also opens up about life off the court, including marrying fellow USA professional Deahna Kraft, navigating two elite careers, and finding balance while chasing Olympic-level performance.

This episode delivers high-level insight, honesty, and inspiration for athletes, competitors, and anyone willing to take a calculated risk on themselves.

🎧 Topics include:

Transitioning from pro indoor volleyball to the beach Leaving a 9–5 job to bet on himself Becoming the top blocker in the U.S. Building the No. 1 American team with Miles Partain Qualifying for the Olympic Games The mental grind of the AVP & World Tour Marriage, balance, and life with pro athlete Deahna Kraft Lessons from betting on yourself at the highest level

📍 Watch or listen now and discover the mindset behind Andy Benesh’s Olympic rise. ➡️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

🎧 Listen anywhere → https://linktr.ee/djklasnic

Toni Rodriquez: From Major Injuries To AVP and World Tour Champion

Épisode 7

dimanche 18 janvier 2026 • Durée 57:35

In this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic welcomes AVP professional Toni Rodriguez — the first-ever AVP League Champion, four-time World Tour medalist, and widely regarded as one of the best servers in professional beach volleyball.

Toni’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. Throughout her career, she has faced multiple major injuries that could have ended her path at the highest level. Each time, she refused to quit — returning stronger, more skilled, and more determined than before. After suffering another setback in 2025, Toni is now back on the sand, pairing up with fellow AVP pro Molly Shaw — a previous guest of the podcast — as they set their sights on the road to LA 2028.

In this candid and powerful conversation, Toni opens up about her volleyball beginnings, her experience at LSU playing both indoor and beach volleyball, and the leap of faith that brought her to Los Angeles with no backup plan — just belief in her dream to make volleyball her career. She dives deep into the mental side of injury recovery, adapting to different partners, competing on the World Tour, and transitioning between blocking and defense at the elite level.

This episode delivers honesty, perspective, and inspiration for athletes navigating setbacks, reinvention, and the long game of high performance.

🎧 Topics include:

• Never giving up through multiple career-altering injuries • Winning the first-ever AVP League Championship • Returning stronger after injury in 2025 • Partnering with Molly Shaw and aiming for LA 2028 • LSU indoor and beach volleyball experience • Moving to LA with no plan B • Mindset during injury recovery • Adapting to different partners • World Tour competition and medals • Transitioning from blocking to defense — and back again • Becoming one of the best servers in the AVP

📍 Watch or listen now and hear why Toni Rodriguez never stops coming back stronger. ➡️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

🎧 Listen anywhere → https://linktr.ee/djklasnic

Marko Makaric: How to Win a World Tour Medal Without Federation Support

Épisode 8

jeudi 19 février 2026 • Durée 53:37

this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic sits down with his beach volleyball partner Marko Makaric to break down what it truly takes to win a World Tour medal without federation support, infrastructure, or a professional league at home.

Coming from Serbia — a country with limited winter training facilities, no structured beach volleyball league, and minimal federation backing — everything depends on individual will, discipline, and passion for the game. No system. No safety net. Just commitment.

Recorded at the end of the 2025 season, this conversation dives into their journey competing across the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour in Turkey, Italy, Bulgaria, Latvia, and Greece. They reflect on the matches that defined their season, how they earned their medal, and what it takes to prepare at the highest level while living and training in completely different environments — Marko in Serbia with limited infrastructure, and DJ in the United States.

They discuss building a partnership across continents, maximizing limited training windows, adapting under pressure, and navigating the realities of competing internationally when you come from a small country without structured support.

This episode is a real look at resilience, ownership, and what it means to bet on yourself in professional beach volleyball.

🎧 Topics include:

• Winning a World Tour medal without federation support • Training in Serbia with limited winter infrastructure • Preparing in different countries and syncing as a team • Competing in Turkey, Italy, Bulgaria, Latvia, and Greece • Managing travel, logistics, and finances independently • Building a partnership across continents • The state of beach volleyball in Serbia • Making the most of limited training time • Lessons from the 2025 Beach Pro Tour season • Why passion and discipline matter more than systems

📍 Watch or listen now and discover how to compete — and win — when everything depends on you. ➡️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

🎧 Listen anywhere → https://linktr.ee/djklasnic

Kyle Friend: The Transition from Player to Coach and Commentator

Épisode 9

mardi 10 mars 2026 • Durée 01:05:58

In this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic welcomes Kyle Friend — professional beach volleyball player, former indoor standout, Volleyball World commentator, and high-level coach.

Kyle’s journey is a masterclass in versatility and intentional growth. From his indoor volleyball career to transitioning to the beach game, he shares how he accelerated his development by volunteering, shagging balls for top professionals, and putting himself in environments that forced him to learn faster. Instead of waiting for opportunities, Kyle created them.

In this candid and insightful conversation, Kyle breaks down how he navigated multiple roles within the sport — competing professionally on the beach, stepping into the commentator booth for Beach Pro Tour World Tour streams, and building a coaching career alongside it all. He explains how constant learning, intentional positioning, and proximity to greatness helped him evolve in every phase of his career.

This episode delivers practical insight for athletes who want to grow faster, expand their skill set, and build longevity in the sport beyond just competing.

🎧 Topics include:

• Transitioning from indoor volleyball to beach • Volunteering and shagging balls to learn from top pros • Accelerating development through proximity and mentorship • Competing on the Beach Pro Tour • Becoming a commentator for World Tour streams • Building a coaching career while competing • The power of versatility in professional sports • Staying relevant by continuously learning • Expanding your career beyond just playing

📍 Watch or listen now and discover how Kyle Friend built a multi-dimensional career in professional beach volleyball. ➡️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

🎧 Listen anywhere → https://linktr.ee/djklasnic

Chloe Loreen: Firefighter or Volleyball Pro

Épisode 10

mardi 14 avril 2026 • Durée 54:57

In this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic welcomes professional beach volleyball player Chloe Loreen — AVP champion, Beach Pro Tour medalist, and one of the most resilient competitors on the sand.

Chloe’s 2025 season became a defining chapter in her professional career. After overcoming injuries earlier in her journey and building her foundation through college volleyball, she found herself at a crossroads — seriously considering stepping away from the sport to pursue a career as a firefighter.

Instead, the season shifted everything.

She went on to win silver at a Beach Pro Tour Challenger event, earn two 5th-place finishes at Elite 16 tournaments, and capture two AVP titles — including a major victory in Seaside. Those results reignited her belief and solidified her decision to continue pursuing beach volleyball at the highest level.

In this honest and powerful conversation, Chloe reflects on her injury history, her college career that shaped her competitive mindset, competing and medaling on the World Tour, and the moment she considered a different path. She also shares how spending summers in Alaska working as a climbing guide built resilience, independence, and perspective that now translate directly into her performance on the sand.

This episode is about perseverance, identity, and choosing to double down on your dream when the results begin to align with the work.

🎧 Topics include:

• Winning 2 AVP titles in the 2025 season • The Seaside AVP victory • Silver medal at a Beach Pro Tour Challenger • Two 5th-place finishes at Elite 16 events • Competing on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour • Overcoming injuries earlier in her career • Her college volleyball foundation • Considering a transition to firefighting • Choosing to continue pursuing pro beach volleyball • Working as a climbing guide in Alaska • The mindset behind breakthrough seasons

📍 Watch or listen now and hear why Chloe Loreen chose to keep chasing her professional volleyball career. ➡️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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