Your Development. Your Schedule. Your Opportunity.
You don't need to live near an elite training facility to take your game seriously.
You need a plan.
ExpandAbilities gives football players a structured pathway to develop independently—whether you're preparing for your first season or looking to take the next step in your career.
The work is yours. We'll give you the direction.
WHY EXPANDABILITIES?
Position-Specific
Football training built around the demands of your position.
Athlete-Centered
Programs designed with the development of the individual athlete in mind.
Accessible
Train at home, on a field, at a gym, or wherever you have space to work.
Structured
Stop guessing what to do. Follow a purposeful development plan.
Independent
OUR MISSION
The mission of ExpandAbilities is to make quality football development accessible to every athlete, regardless of location, resources, or access to traditional training. Through structured, position-specific programs, we empower athletes to develop their skills, athleticism, football knowledge, and confidence while giving them the tools to take ownership of their development.
Founder/Chief Executive Officer & Co-Host of Expandabilities MEETS: Alex Dolgner, CTRS, TIC-1, HSSCC
Alex Dolgner is a Special Education Teacher, nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner, Certified High School Strength Coach, and football coach with a passion for athlete development. His diverse professional background in education, therapeutic recreation, behavioral health, strength and performance, and coaching has shaped his approach to developing the complete athlete—physically, mentally, and within their position.
As the Founder and CEO of ExpandAbilities, Alex is committed to making quality football development accessible to athletes regardless of their location, resources, or access to traditional private training. ExpandAbilities provides structured, position-specific football training designed to develop technique, athletic performance, football IQ, and the mental side of the game while giving athletes the tools to take ownership of their development.
Alex brings extensive football experience as both a head coach and position coach, with a particular background in offensive line development. His coaching experience spans multiple levels of the game, and he has worked with nationally recognized programs and organizations, including the USA Football National Team Development Program and University of Alabama Prospect Camps. These experiences have allowed him to learn from and work alongside experienced coaches while continuing to develop his own approach to teaching and developing football players.
Alex believes that talent can come from anywhere, but access to quality development is not always equal. Through ExpandAbilities, his goal is to help close that gap by providing athletes with purposeful training, clear direction, and the opportunity to develop their game—wherever they are.
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Host of ExpandAbilities MEETS: Robert Harris, MA
Robert is a U.S. Army veteran, school counselor, mental health professional, and coach with a passion for developing athletes both on and off the field. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and Master's degrees in Higher Education and Human Services with an emphasis in Mental Health Administration from the University of Arizona.
Robert has coached football and wrestling at the junior high and high school levels, helping develop state qualifiers, a state champion, and athletes across multiple successful programs. His background in counseling, mental health, leadership, and athletics provides a unique perspective on the mental and personal side of athlete development.
As Chief Operating Officer of ExpandAbilities, Robert helps shape an athlete-centered approach that goes beyond physical performance. His focus on mental performance, resilience, leadership, confidence, and personal development supports the ExpandAbilities mission of helping athletes expand their ability and elevate their game.
Our Approach
At ExpandAbilities, we believe athlete development should be purposeful, accessible, and built around the demands of the game. Our approach combines position-specific skill development, athletic performance, football IQ, and mental preparation to give athletes a structured path forward. Whether training at a facility, on a field, or in their own backyard, athletes receive the direction they need to train with purpose and take ownership of their development.
Why Athletes Choose ExpandAbilities
Athletes choose ExpandAbilities because development shouldn't depend on access to expensive trainers, facilities, or specialized programs. Our position-specific training provides athletes with a clear, structured plan they can follow on their own schedule and with the resources available to them. Every program is built with one goal in mind: help athletes train with purpose, build confidence, understand their position, and become better football players.
Be Apart Of the Movement
Meaningful change doesn't happen through ideas alone—it happens when passionate people choose to work together. At ExpandAbilities, we're building a community of educators, coaches, therapists, organizations, athletes, and leaders who believe in expanding opportunities, strengthening people, and creating lasting impact.
Whether you're looking to partner with us through consulting, develop athletes through ExpandAbilities Athletics, or join the conversation through the ExpandAbilities MEETS podcast, there's a place for you in our mission. Every collaboration, conversation, and connection helps move us closer to a future where individuals and organizations have the tools, support, and confidence to thrive.
Together, we can expand possibilities, inspire growth, and make a difference—one partnership, one athlete, one organization, and one community at a time.
