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Episode 239 - Aaron Wexler

2 hour 45 minutes Posted May 16, 2025 at 12:00 am.

Lambourne and Patterson, and the magic they put together, appreciating the appreciation

The Huntington Heritage series, 3 things we liked and 3 things we would like to see, my "down period" and how I came back from it, plus, spouses save all, and players who came to flat out ball

the authenticity of Evan Cory and the fans who take their journey with him, communications between the AVP and the fans and the variables many do not see, understanding technology from an enthusiast perspective

Revenue-sharing, passion vs opportunism and how two things can be true at the same time, persistency is victory, praise to the photographers, having a pulse on regional support

The value of having a league, the upward movement of revenue sharing, if the male elite players keep their promises, then we will keep ours, players have done well promoting themselves, Kiraly tears down the net video

The power of the antagonist, and how it plays its part in sports, drama sells, historically, fans know if a personality comes from an authentic place

Jason Olive insisted I talk to him, so we called him, also, taking comments from the live chat, the fans caring about the characters

Dana White's journey with the UFC, the red to the black, do not manufacture villains, let it happen on its own, loving the AVP taking big chances, great sponsor opportunities

For me to care, I have a short list, the Crabbs and the journey they allow us to take with them, Taylor Crabb's MBO journey to the finals and "the moment"

Franchising the league teams, should there be a draft

Top 5 domestic female players, male domestic players

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Aaron Wexler is an American beach volleyball coach, former indoor and beach standout, and the author of "The Inspired Athlete." He is a former player and assistant women's volleyball coach at UCLA (2001 champs). He was an active player on the AVP scene and is currently the program director of West Coast Volleyball.

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