The Train Effective Podcast

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Across the next month, they break down everything you need to know to level up your game and push toward a pro career, mindset, training, habits, and the realities players ignore. They’re going live every day, answering your questions and guiding you step-by-step through the challenge. Today, Nick and Sam dive into one...

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Across the next month, they break down everything you need to know to level up your game and push toward a pro career, mindset, training, habits, and the realities players ignore. They’re going live every day, answering your questions and guiding you step-by-step through the challenge. Today Nick and Sam dive into the...

We sat down with ex Premier League star, Steven Caulker, to discuss all things professional football. From the very highs of playing for Liverpool and Tottenham, to the lows of struggling with addiction. He opens up on the dark secrets of football, the parts of the game which aren't so luxurious, but also reveals how he made it to the top level, and what young ballers can do to the same.

Today we sit down with Isiah Reid, a professional footballer for Houston Dynamo 2, as he shares with us his journey from D1 soccer to being drafted for an MLS team.

Today we sit down with Kwesi Hayford, a mentor to Arsenal's Nketiah, Ajax's Bassey and Crystal Palace's Eze - as he shares with us his knowledge and insight of what it takes to reach the Premier League. Kwesi is also a mentor to the Train Effective online academy players. You can join from anywhere in the world! Dm us "Academy" on Instagram @TrainEffective to apply.

Today we sit down with Thai-British teenager Siam Yapp who currently plays in the Thai Premier League for Police Tero FC and is also a part of the FC Bayern World Squad.

In this podcast, we sit down with Simon O'Neill, who is a national scout as well as a Train Effective camp coach.

In this podcast, we sat down with Soheil, who just signed a professional contract with a club in Dubai.

Robbie Kiernan has played across some famed clubs in Scotland and England - today he sheds some light on a part of football that's overlooked many times. We also dive into his career, coaching, and highs/lows! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/rskiernan https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://disc...

With the new season just around the corner, you want to be fully prepared to dominate this year. Here are some tips on how to own preseason, set goals, and level up! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/tushar_tolani https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://discord.gg/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK ==...

Want to go from amateur to earning a trial at a professional European club? Nick did just that - and there are a few tips he has to share so YOU can do the same! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/nickhumph https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://discord.gg/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK ==========...

It's easy to overthink your training, attitudes, and action altogether. A big key is to not have analysis of paralysis, which means you're overanalyzing things out of fear of failure! Let's overcome that. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://discord.gg/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK ===...

Not everyone is lucky enough to grow up with abundant financial resources. What do you do if you can't afford to travel, can't afford to go to buy new boots, or can't afford open trials? Here are a few things and ideas to keep in mind :) FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://discord.gg/U...

We saw Real Madrid beat Liverpool in the Champions League last night. Many of you guys/girls' goal is to one day play in the UCL or UWCL. Here's some practical advice on how to do that based on successes in other fields across the world! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://discord.gg/U...

Apart from training your dribbling with cones or through individual training sessions on the pitch, there are ways to take that same dribbling to another level! Here are a few tips to improve your dribbling MASSIVELY! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan FOLLOW US ON TikTok! =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffecti...

Emotional Intelligence or "EQ" is an umbrella term for knowing how you respond emotionally in certain situations! This is HUGE for footballers as we go through a range of emotions in our careers. Here are some tips on how to regulate your EQ! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== https://discor...

While motivation gets a lot of hype and looks great on the surface, it can often be unreliable. What do you do if you're not motivated, or cannot rely on motivation? Take a listen! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== https://discord.gg/83KGw2nmJ7 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.ti...

Brandao joins Hashir on the Train Effective Podcast and dives deep into the importance of accountability, persistence, and perseverance! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/Brandao4 https://www.instagram.com/hashircan FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

As footballers, it's easy to focus on the outside world and shift blame and responsibility. However, there are many things you can do (today!) to start improving drastically. Here are 7 of the most crucial ones! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== https://discord.gg/qjW8A5tb FOLLOW US ON TIKT...

If you want to improve your tactical knowledge, positional awareness, and overall game - analyzing matches is vital! Here are a few tips to analyze matches more effectively. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://discord.gg/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

Nicolas Ovalle Raffo made his Toronto FC II debut at 20 years old - here's how he got on their radar, how he trains, and his tips for you, no matter your age! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/nicoovalleraffo https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://discord.gg/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =======...

On today's Train Effective Podcast, we have Arman Hosseiny, who attended our London camp this past fall. We go in detail about all facets of the camp, from food, to coaching, to the vibes around the facilities! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/ar.manhosseiny https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http:...

It's every player's dream to represent their national team - longtime Train Effective user Jacob Hanstad did just that! See how he got into his youth national team and how you can too! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan JOIN OUR DISCORD! =========== http://discord.gg/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www...

If you're on the bench and want to get more playing time, there are certain ways you need to shift your mentality to work for you, rather than against you. Here are some tips on how to do just that! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

With so many internal and external pressures surrounding your daily life, it's important to be mentally fit. Here are a few mindsets you can take on to ease that pressure/stress, and really start enjoying the process of reaching your football goals! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hashircan FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https...