Maximize 'DisAbility
Rob Salgado
Welcome to Maximize 'DisAbility, the podcast built to help neurodivergent student-athletes convert their hidden struggles into competitive strengths. Hosted by Special Education teacher and Army veteran Rob, this show provides honest, practical, and empathetic guidance for athletes, coaches, and families navigating the sports world with a neurodivergent brain.
What You'll Get from This Show:
Real-World Strategies: Practical tactics to manage sensory overload, hyperfocus, and executive dysfunction on game day.
Mental Toughness & Mindset: How to handle criticism, overcome rejection sensitivity, and separate your personal worth from the scoreboard.
Self-Advocacy Tools: Step-by-step advice on how to communicate your needs effectively with coaches and teammates.
Raw, Lived Experience: Personal stories from the field, military, and classroom—no fluff, no clinical jargon, just pure heart and grit.