Beach volleyball was the hardest sport that Jess Grimson ever tried and that struggle for mastery has driven her to a second Commonwealth Games. Initially bound for a college soccer scholarship in the USA, the Leeds star spiked for the first time aged 13 at the behest of her pioneering P.E teacher. The four-time British champion reached the quarter-finals at Gold Coast 2018 with Victoria Palmer and will competed on home sand with a new partner in Daisy Mumby.

In this episode Jess discusses:

Being introduced to Volleyball by her PE Teacher.

The challenge of being involved in an emerging sport in the UK.

The injuries and challenges she's faced over the course of her career.

Having to self fund or attract sponsors where possible to fund travel and tournaments.

Dealing with a hard injury in the lead up to the 2022 Games.

Her experiences at the 2018 Games in the Gold Coast vs the 2022 Games in Birmingham.

Being a pioneer in the sport to clear the way for future generations.

What she will take away from the sport.

Life beyond volleyball.

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