In Episode 4 of the Athletes Talk Podcast, we sit down with Damron Atkins, an MLS Next player chasing his dream in Spain. Damron opens up about how he fell in love with soccer, the challenges he’s faced, and how faith over fear has guided him through it all.

ALL GLORY TO GOD. THIS PODCAST WOULD NOT BE CREATED WITHOUT THE HAND OF GOD.

From competing at the MLS Next level to moving across the world for a shot at professional soccer, Damron shares:
 ⚽ The reality of chasing a pro soccer career
 🙏 Trusting God through adversity
 📈 How he got recruited and the platforms that helped
 🇪🇸 Adapting to European soccer in Spain
 💡 Advice for young athletes chasing the next level

Whether you’re a soccer player, sports fan, or faith-driven competitor, this episode will inspire you to trust the process and keep pushing toward your goals—no matter the obstacles.

📌 Chapters:
 2:30 – How I Started Playing Soccer (Early Beginnings & Inspiration)
 4:47 – Faith Through Adversity (Trusting God in Tough Times)
 7:26 – Opening Prayer
 8:30 – Staying Motivated in Sports (Discipline & Consistency)
 10:09 – MLS Next Journey (Breaking Into the Next Level)
 14:38 – How MLS Next Works (League Structure Explained)
 20:11 – How I Got Recruited (Best Platforms for Athletes)
 22:16 – College Soccer vs. Pro Soccer (Key Differences)
 28:06 – What Separates Great Athletes from Good Ones
 32:06 – My Weekly Soccer Training Routine
 35:33 – Advice for Young Soccer Players (Mindset & Skills)
 43:53 – Soccer IQ & Moving to Spain (Adapting to European Play)
 56:20 – Learning From Mistakes (Mindset Shift for Athletes)
 1:02:11 – My 60-Second Message to the World
 1:03:20 – Closing Prayer
 1:05:08 – Why I Believe There Are No Coincidences

🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platform:

 • Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6gLXhwzQAcZgyfgo9Ky67G?si=7d39d05a71b14c16&nd=1&dlsi=354722a2709543d7

• Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athletes-talk-podcast/id1824870681

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