Welcome To Athlete Complete. James Paxton, Ben Dragavon and Sean McCormick.

You can also watch on YouTube

In this second episode we are joined by MLS Veteran Goalkeeper Spencer Richey.

The core topic in this conversation is around the challenges of being an athlete and a human being.

James and Spencer compare notes on how they navigate the off-season as well as when to push hard in training and when to rest. James shares the risks when you don't listen to your body.

We talk about the immense pressure from coaches and organizations at both the professional and youth level. And, how the lack of accountability in youth sports is a worrying trend.

Qaulity versus quantity in trainging comes up as well the importance of having a strong support system to play at the highest level.

Welcome To Athlete Complete. James Paxton, Brad Evans, Ben Dragavon and Sean McCormick.

You can also watch on YouTube

In this kickoff episode hosted by the core four podcast members. Big Maple - MLB left-handed verteran James Paxton, B-Rad Evans - MLS and US Men's National Team veteran, Drago - fromer pro and current performance speicalist to the pros, and Sean former college scholarship soccer player and BJJ Fanatic.

We comment how our sports nicknames stick with us. We talk about our unique sports paths took us from youth players to pros - and the way that sports really create our identieis.

We talk about the unhealthy coping mechanisms common in professional sports and the costs of over-training.

The conversation also covers the ways that youth atheltes' parents and coaches "show up" for thier young players and how athletes young and old need time to process emotions after bad games.

Welcome to the Athlete Complete Podcast from MLB, MLS, NFL veterans and sports specialsts. Looking at the underbelly of Sports from Professional Athletes. For players, coaches, parents and fans. Also found on Youtube.

Produced by Sean McCormick