The Athlete You’re Frustrated With Might Be Processing Differently

Many athletes want to succeed—but something doesn’t click. They understand the game and care, yet they’re inconsistent, miss instructions, or get labeled lazy or unfocused.

In this episode, Derek sits down with Dr. Timothy Baghurst and Dr. Christopher Stanley, co-authors of Reach Every Athlete, to discuss how coaches can better support athletes with hidden disabilities and neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, autism, and learning differences.

They explore why many performance issues are actually processing gaps—not effort problems—and how coaches can remove barriers without lowering standards.

This is a must-listen for parents, coaches, and athletic leaders who want to help every athlete reach their potential.