{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66c7e433b01596b92b7d24d9/6a1cf37ead55909da69daf86?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"College vs. Full-Time Training: Do You Have To Choose??","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66c7e433b01596b92b7d24d9/1780282198212-aeaaa289-f340-413f-8abb-4449b82e90d3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Can you chase elite sports while building a future outside of competition?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of My Future Podcast, Carson talks about one of the biggest questions young athletes face:</p><p>Should you go to college while chasing elite sports… or go all-in on training?</p><p><br></p><p>After finishing 5 AP exams and returning from the first outdoor USAT event of the year at Gator Cup, Carson reflects on balancing school, archery, stress, growth, and long-term goals while preparing for Salt Lake City.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode dives into:</p><p>• The reality of college vs. full-time training</p><p>• Burnout, balance, and mental health</p><p>• Why training smarter matters more than training longer</p><p>• Building a future beyond sports</p><p>• Olympic dreams, pressure, and personal growth</p><p><br></p><p>Inspired by insights from Trenton Cowles and Pierce McAdam’s recent Substack post, this conversation is for athletes, students, and anyone trying to figure out their future while chasing something big.</p><p><br></p><p>Sometimes growth comes from being challenged.</p><p>Sometimes happiness comes from doing hard things.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow me:</strong></p><p>Instagram: @meetcarson</p><p>Nonprofit: CharityArrows.org</p>","author_name":"Carson Chan"}