In this week’s episode of ExpandAbilities MEETS, Alex and Rob take a deep dive into one of the most jarring and emotionally challenging experiences in sports: witnessing traumatic injuries that take place in athletics. From severe collisions to broken limbs, seizures, and sudden collapses, athletes often see moments that stay with them long after the game ends.

This episode explores what happens mentally and emotionally when players witness these events — the fear, the shock, the anxiety, and the thoughts that athletes rarely verbalize. Alex and Rob discuss how these moments can trigger self-doubt, hesitation in play, or a heightened awareness of vulnerability, even in athletes who weren’t directly injured.

They also talk about the immediate and long-term psychological responses athletes may face, how teammates can support one another, and what coaches and adults can do to create space for processing these experiences. By acknowledging the emotional weight behind these moments, this episode aims to shed light on an often-overlooked aspect of sports: the mental recovery that goes far beyond physical rehab.

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On this week’s episode of ExpandAbilities MEETS, Alex and Rob dive into a topic that shows up in sports far more often than people realize: abandonment. For some athletes, sports become a safe place — a space to find support from coaches and teammates when relationships at home are strained or distant. For others, the feeling of abandonment comes when a coach they trusted suddenly leaves, often causing athletes to question themselves, their value, and what they meant to that coach.

Alex and Rob unpack the emotional impact of both experiences — the loss of support at home and the loss of stability within a team. This week’s conversation also highlights the recent news surrounding Lane Kiffin accepting a new coaching position, using it as a real-time example to explore how players might feel, react, and process the change.

It’s a powerful discussion about connection, trust, and what young athletes go through behind the scenes.

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In this episode of ExpandAbilities MEETS, Alex and Rob tackle an important and often misunderstood topic in sports: ADHD in athletes. From youth leagues to college competition, many players navigate attention challenges, impulsivity, and overstimulation — all while trying to perform at a high level.

This conversation explores how ADHD can impact focus, communication, emotional regulation, and consistency on the field — but also how it can be a competitive strength when properly understood and supported. We discuss real-life strategies for athletes, coaches, and parents, including ways to improve focus, structure routines, manage game-day distractions, and build confidence without shame or labels.

Our goal is not just awareness — it’s empowerment. Because when athletes with ADHD are given the right environment, they don’t just survive in sports… they thrive.

ExpandAbilities MEETS — helping athletes understand their minds as much as their bodies.