Can you chase elite sports while building a future outside of competition?

In this episode of My Future Podcast, Carson talks about one of the biggest questions young athletes face:

Should you go to college while chasing elite sports… or go all-in on training?

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.

This episode dives into:

• The reality of college vs. full-time training

• Burnout, balance, and mental health

• Why training smarter matters more than training longer

• Building a future beyond sports

• Olympic dreams, pressure, and personal growth

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.

Sometimes growth comes from being challenged.

Sometimes happiness comes from doing hard things.

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