15 year MLS veteran goalkeeper Chris Seitz opens up about the extreme fitness/health regime he faced at D.C. United and the devastating effects it had on his physical and mental health. What he wants people to know about professional athletes pushing the limits and what clubs can do to prevent this from happening. A raw, candid and important conversation that deserves your time.
#MLS #TheCallUp #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
0:00 Intro
2:43 Welcome Chris Seitz
4:06 Chris Seitz opens up about his story
13:34 A larger problem than we realize: Messages from others
16:43 How this fitness regiment was unique
18:04 Steps taken by D.C. United
21:19 Turning Point
24:45 How Chris Seitz is now
27:53 How to prevent this from happening
35:55 What’s on Tap
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By Major League Soccer
May 31, 2022