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ExpandAbilities MEETS

ExpandAbilities MEETS

By: Alex Dolgner & Robert Harris
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ExpandAbilities MEETS, the flagship podcast for the ExpandAbilities brand, focuses on the mental, emotional, and human side of athletics. Hosted by coaches Alex and Rob, the show explores the struggles, habits, conversations, and real-life experiences that shape athletes, coaches, and educators on and off the field.

Each episode addresses topics often left unspoken in sports, including mental health, identity, pressure, transition, leadership, relationships, adversity, and personal growth. Through honest dialogue, current events, and lived coaching experiences, Alex and Rob create a space for reflection, learning, and growth.

The goal of ExpandAbilities MEETS is simple: to help people navigate the challenges of sport and life without losing themselves in the process. The podcast emphasizes connection, communication, and healthy ways to handle adversity, reminding listeners that success is about more than wins and losses—it’s about becoming stronger people through sport.

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Episodes
  • Session 14 --- Dealing with Pressure and "Blank Out" Moments in Sports
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode of Expandabilities MEETS, Alex and Rob discuss the mental side of athletic performance, focusing on pressure in sports—especially wrestling.

    They explore how pressure and overthinking can cause athletes to “blank out” and lose focus during key moments. Examples include last-second losses in wrestling and missed field goals in football. The hosts emphasize the role of coaches in preparing athletes for stressful situations through scenario-based training and mental drills. T

    hey highlight mindset, effort, and discipline as crucial for handling pressure, quoting Coach Curt Signetti’s philosophy of giving 100% effort from start to finish. The episode ends with a reminder of Expandabilities’ mission—to help athletes grow mentally and physically by discussing challenges like pressure and mental health, and encouraging participation in sports.

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    33 mins
  • Session 13: Behind the Uniform: Eating Disorders in Athletics (featuring Raegan G.)
    Dec 28 2025

    In this episode of ExpandAbilities MEETS, Alex and Rob take on the important and often misunderstood topic of eating disorders in athletics. They are joined by Raegan G, a former high school basketball player, who courageously shares her personal journey and the challenges she faced while competing at a high level.

    Raegan discusses the pressures that contributed to her struggle, how she recognized the need for help, and the care and support that played a critical role in her recovery. Together, the conversation highlights the importance of awareness, early support, and honest dialogue within athletic spaces. This episode offers valuable insight for athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone seeking to better understand the mental health challenges that can exist behind the scenes of sport.

    By bringing these stories to light, this episode reinforces the message that true strength in athletics begins with care, connection, and the courage to ask for help.

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    37 mins
  • Session 12 --- Navigating Environment Change in Athletics
    Dec 28 2025

    In this impromptu episode of ExpandAbilities MEETS, Alex and Rob dive into the mental and emotional challenges athletes face during periods of transition, especially when moving from one coaching staff or environment to another. Using the University of Michigan’s recent coaching change as a central example, they discuss how leadership shifts impact player trust, culture, and identity.

    The conversation explores how athletes process uncertainty, how relationships with coaches and teammates shape success, and why culture often matters more than scheme or talent. Alex and Rob also touch on the influence of the transfer portal, NIL, and the emotional weight coaching decisions place on players and families.

    This episode is a candid look at navigating change, staying grounded, and finding stability during uncertain times—on and off the field.

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    29 mins
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