Starting a Career from an Open Try-Out | Conor McGlynn’s Path to Pro

Matt Sheldon sits down with Hartford Athletic Teammate, Conor McGlynn to discuss his journey to the professional game all stemming from a paid open try-out.

Timestamps:

0:00-1:14 - Intro

1:14-6:01 - Family Life (Brother Currently Playing in MLS)

6:01-9:06 - The Importance of Extra Training at Youth and Pro Level

9:06-11:07 - Playing in a Youth Academy

11:07-12:48 - "You turn into a different player when you're unconfident"

12:48-16:26 - Getting Picked on in High School

16:26-20:05 - What Did Your Extra Training Look Like in High School?

20:05-22:05 - Getting Recruited to Play D1 Soccer at Sienna

22:05-30:05 - Losing Confidence while Playing in College

30:05-37:00 - College Soccer vs Straight to the Pro Game

37:00-42:17 - Red Bulls Combine, Hartford Open Try-Out, and Preseason

42:17-51:09 - Taking College Classes while in Preseason

51:09-52:00 - Signing First Professional Contract

52:00-55:20- Covid cancels season 24 hours before Professional Debut

55:20-58:27 - Training with Brother in NY during Pandemic

58:27-1:01:37 - Professional Debut and Playing Against Brother

1:01:37-1:03:04 - Favorite Goals Conor's Scored

1:03:04-1:06:59 - Returning to Hartford for next three seasons

1:06:59-1:09:09 - All-time Greatest Moment of Conor's Career?

1:09:09-1:09:58 - All-time Greatest Moment on the field?

1:09:58-1:12:50 - Worst Moment of Conor's Career?

1:12:50-1:16:02 - What Advice Would You Give Younger Conor?

1:16:02-1:18:25- Life After Football?