How To Have Your BEST Season Ever!

Today we break down a wild weekend of football the Train Effective way! Starting with Eberechi Eze scoring his first ever hat trick in the NDL. We also react to Newcastle beating Man City, Harvey Barnes missing a huge open goal (yet watch what he did next!), Liverpool losing 3-0 at home, and Cristiano Ronaldo hitting another insane bicycle kick at age 40! We also shout out Rhys for signing up to the Train Effective camp this weekend. That means Sam is gonna be drinking pickle juice! Stick around for the live Q&A where we answer your football questions in real time. 🎙️ Hosted By Nick Humphries ‪@nickhumph‬ and Sam Shaban @sshaban10 from the Train Effective team.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Day 13 of Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Today, they introduce a brand-new Train Effective success story, a player who attended two London Camps, pushed himself at the Elite Camp, and is now heading to play college soccer at Tiffin University in the United States. His journey shows exactly what repeated effort, the right environment, and real exposure can create. They also break down Sam and Nick’s personal pre-match routines, the habits that actually help you perform, and why Sam swears by pickle juice before kickoff. Throughout the session, they share practical insights, mindset advice, and match-day strategies that players at every level can use to level up. Day 13: Nick and Sam reveal how consistent work and the right opportunities can change your path, and how to prepare your body and mind to show your best when it matters.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Day 12 of Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Today, they break down the brand-new inside look at Erling Haaland’s full training day at Manchester City, a rare glimpse into how one of the world’s most dominant strikers prepares his body and mind during the Premier League season. They analyse how Haaland maintains peak physical condition: his strength work, mobility routines, recovery habits, tempo training, and the micro-details that keep him one step ahead. They also dive into the mindset and environment that allow him to perform at world-class levels week after week. Stick around after the breakdown for a live Q&A, where Sam and Nick show you how to apply Haaland’s routines, principles, and discipline to your own game. Day 12: Nick and Sam unpack what makes Haaland so effective, and how you can take these same habits into your daily training.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Day 11 of Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Today, they start with a breakdown you didn’t expect, analysing whether Barron Trump actually has the potential to go pro. They look at his size, his academy background, his technical profile, and what realistically matters when evaluating a young player’s pathway. After that, they open the floor to your live football questions: development, mindset, opportunities, training structure, and anything else you need clarity on. Nothing filtered, nothing rehearsed, just real answers in real time. You’ll hear what indicators truly matter when assessing a player’s future, why physical tools alone aren’t enough, and how to approach your own journey with more precision and self-awareness. Day 11: Nick and Sam dive into player evaluation, potential, and the mindset required to rise while everyone else slows down.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Day 10 of Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Today, they’re tackling one of the biggest dangers young players face, agents who promise the world but deliver nothing. They expose the traps, the scams, and the red flags every player needs to understand before trusting anyone with their career. They dive into real trial stories, the difference between development and winning, how to navigate cultural transitions in football, and the mindset needed to stay resilient when rejection hits. They also answer your questions on confidence, first-team opportunities, over-80s football in Japan, and how to keep enjoying the game in the long run. You’ll hear what legit agents actually do, why you should never pay upfront, and how to build the awareness to avoid the people who can derail your entire journey. Day 10: Nick and Sam break down how to protect your future, choose the right environment, and move intelligently in a football world full of noise and manipulation.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Day 9 of Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Today, they’re breaking down why so many players misunderstand their own position, and what it actually takes to dominate your role on the pitch. They explain the essentials for every position: the elite mentality of a goalkeeper, fullback 1v1 defending, centre-back positioning, CDM scanning and anticipation, box-to-box work rate, CAM creativity, winger fearlessness, and striker movement and finishing. You’ll hear real examples from Rodri, Kanté, Gerrard, Saliba, Vini Jr, Yamal, Ronaldo and more, plus live reactions from players asking how to build confidence, fix decision-making, and understand what scouts really look for. They show you what separates players who “play the position” from players who own it, and how to become that difference-maker for your team. Day 9: Nick and Sam reveal the truth about mastering your position, and how understanding your role can transform your entire game.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Across this month, they’re breaking down the habits, mindset shifts, and training details players need to level up their game, live, every day. They answer your questions, challenge your thinking, and guide you step-by-step through the journey. Today’s episode is a full Q&A. Players from around the world ask their biggest football questions live, and Sam and Nick go deep on each one. How to control a game. How to balance school and football. How to build confidence and handle nerves. How to improve your shooting. How to get noticed as a CDM. How to create a proper highlight video. Day 8 is all about clarity, giving players real answers and real direction for the obstacles they’re facing today.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Day 7 of Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Today, they dive into one of the most overlooked parts of becoming a footballer, staying injury-free and building a body that can handle the real demands of the game. They break down why players actually get injured, the hidden weaknesses that lead to overcompensation, and the key pillars every athlete needs to take seriously: sleep, mobility, gym work, core strength, and recovery habits that keep you on the pitch instead of on the sideline. You’ll hear how small imbalances turn into big problems, the mistakes players make without realizing it, and the practical steps you can take to stay healthy, durable, and consistent. Day 7: Nick and Sam reveal what separates players who stay available all season from those constantly battling knocks, and how to build a body that won’t break when the intensity rises. Lock in. Listen daily. Level up.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Day 6 of Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Today, they’re pulling back the curtain on the real grind of football trials, the pressure, the uncertainty, the travel, and the mental battles players never talk about. They kick things off with a raw story from Aussies fighting their way through foreign trials, then dive into your own experiences: how many trials you’ve been on, who you trialed for, whether you’ve braved an open trial, and what your best and worst moments looked like. They break down the realities of trying to get noticed, the mistakes players make, and the mindset you need to survive trial after trial without losing belief. You’ll hear honest insights, hard truths, and the perspective that separates players who keep going from those who fall off. Day 6: Nick and Sam get real about the trial process, the highs, the setbacks, and what it actually takes to stay mentally strong when your future is on the line.

Join Sam Shaban and Nick Humphries for Day 5 of Train Effective’s 30 Days of Dedication. Today, they’re talking about performing when everything is stacked against you, the days when the pitch is frozen, the rain won’t stop, or you’re training in 38°C heat and every touch feels heavier. They break down why the toughest conditions reveal who’s serious, how elite players stay focused when the environment is brutal, and the mindset shifts that separate those who show up from those who fall off. You’ll hear strategies for staying sharp, adapting your game, and keeping your standards high no matter what’s happening around you. Day 5: Nick and Sam dive into how to stay locked in when the conditions are trying to break you, and why mastering the worst days makes you unbeatable on the best ones.