In today's episode, Matt sits down with Charleston Battery teammates, Joe Schmidt and Mauro Cichero to talk about their careers and thoughts on a variety of topics! 

Timestamps:

0:00-5:01 - Intro and Rapid Fire Questions

5:01-7:06 - Joe’s Current Injured Ankle Situation

7:06-10:39 - Is College Soccer a Good Route?

10:39-12:05 - How Joe Was Recruited by Indiana University

12:05-14:23 - How Mauro Was Recruited by SMU

14:23-15:31 - How Joe Signed his First Pro Contract

15:31-17:19 - How Mauro Signed his First Pro Contract

17:19-20:00 - Misconceptions of Playing Pro Football

20:00-21:30 - Girlfriends and Professional Careers?

21:30-24:48 - What is the Most Stressful Aspect of Being a USL Player?

24:48-26:17 - Best thing about Being a USL Player?

26:17-29:06 - Biggest Lesson Learned as a Pro Footballer

29:06-33:24 - Mauro’s Experience Playing in Spain

33:24-35:17 - Aging in Professional Football, Our Experience

35:17-39:45 - Offseason Plans

39:45-40:42 - How I Accidentally Stole Mauro’s Number

40:42-41:43 - Mauro’s Prank on Joe on Day 1 of Preseason

41:43-47:20 - Would You Still Play in the USL if you Won $10,000,000

47:20-50:32 - What Small Change Have you Made, That’s Had a Big Impact?

50:32-59:21 - What Do you Wish you Did More of as a Teenager?

59:21-1:00:56 - Weightlifting and College Soccer

1:00:56-1:06:01 - Best Player You’ve Played With/Against?

1:06:01-1:11:35 - Moment Where You Felt Like You “Made It?”

1:11:35-1:15:40 - Overthinking and Playing Your Best Footy

1:15:40-1:18:45 - Should You Focus on One Position or Become Versatile?

1:18:45-1:23:59 - What Do You Want to Do After Playing?

1:23:59-1:26:50 - Are You Looking Forward to Stability After Your Career?

1:26:50-1:32:19 - One Piece of Advice for People Watching this Video