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The Train Effective Podcast


    • Nov 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Dark Side Of Football. Ex Liverpool Star, Steven Caulker - “I Started Drinking & Gambling.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 56:42


    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.

    Drafted From D1 Soccer To Houston Dynamo | Isaiah Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 62:08


    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.

    My Life As A Premier League Mentor To Eddie Nketiah And Other Rising Stars ⚽️ ⭐️ | Kwesi Hayford

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 75:42


    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.

    How I Signed A Professional Football Contract At 17 ✍️ | Siam Yapp

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 75:34


    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.

    Discovering The Future Stars of European Football: A National Team Scout's Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 65:18


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

    How I Signed A Professional Football Contract In Dubai! ✍️| Soheil Var

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 87:34


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

    Mental Fitness With A Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 37:43


    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://discord.gg/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    How To Have Your BEST Season Ever!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 38:56


    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 =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    How I Got a Trial at a Professional Dutch Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 39:21


    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 =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    A VERY Important Key to Improvement.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 19:18


    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 =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    Succeeding In Football Without Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 18:07


    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/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    How to Play In the Champions League (Do This!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 15:24


    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/U8nxSgU2c9

    Improve Your Dribbling Massively!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 15:36


    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/@traineffectiveofficial?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

    How Emotional Intelligence Impacts You!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 23:17


    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://discord.gg/83KGw2nmJ7 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    Replace Motivation With This!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 10:26


    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.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    Training, Trials, and Optimism With Brandao!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 58:53


    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

    7 Things YOU Control That Will Help You Improve!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 22:50


    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 TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    How To Analyze Matches EFFECTIVELY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 14:15


    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

    How He Made His Way Into A USL Team And You Can Too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 35:44


    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 =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

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    What Is A Train Effective Camp REALLY Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 31:59


    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://discord.gg/U8nxSgU2c9 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    How He Got Into The Norway U19 Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 30:52


    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.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    How To Get Into Your Team's Starting 11!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 14:53


    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

    These 3 Phrases Will Transform Your Mentality!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 18:12


    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://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    What ALL Coaches Want - In Any Sport!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 15:49


    Why practicing fundamentals isn't just key in football, but is key in any sport. When we practice fundamentals, we sharpen the core skillset that's required for our specific sport or niche. Practicing these things never goes away. Even if you're one of the best in the world! 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

    3 Quick Fixes For Your Confidence RIGHT NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 16:37


    If your confidence in training and matches has been an issue, here are 3 quick fixes you can make to instantly feel more confident! Hashir goes over a few methods which have worked for him, and are even backed by research. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hasrhican FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    Should I Move To Europe For Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 42:07


    Tushar Tolani was born and raised in Atlanta, USA - but now he's playing in Spain. Is this a route for everyone? Should you do the same? Here are some lessons and realities Tushar has learned on his journey so far! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/hasrhican https://www.instagram.com/tushar_tolani FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK ============ https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial?lang=en

    Understanding and Overcoming Fear!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 67:40


    Nick and Hashir dive deep on the topic of fear and how to overcome it! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== https://www.instagram.com/traineffective https://www.instagram.com/nickhumph https://www.instagram.com/hashircan

    Creating an ELITE Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 47:55


    Sam Shaban has played professionally in multiple countries. Today he details how he adapted to new situations, countries, and teams, as well as lessons he learned along the way. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== @traineffective @sshaban10 @hashircan FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== https://www.tiktok.com/@traineffectiveofficial? https://www.tiktok.com/@nickhumph?lang=en

    Taking Risks and Preparing to WIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 57:20


    Hashir and Nick dive into taking risks and how to prepare for opportunities in life! Do you resonate with Nick about social media? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! =========== @traineffective @nickhumph @hashircan FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK =========== @traineffectiveofficial @nickhumph

    Building Permanent Confidence On And Off The Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 55:44


    Nick and Hash go over how to build permanent confidence both on and off the pitch. You'll be surprised how much the two interchange! Follow Us on Instagram! @traineffective @hashircan @nickhumph Follow us on tiktok! @traineffectiveofficial

    How To Play Division 1 College Soccer In America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 61:45


    Michael Diehl went from having no college offers to playing Division 1 college soccer in America in just a number of years. He joins the Train Effective podcast to discuss how he did it, the techniques he used to get recruited, and more! Follow us on Instagram! @traineffective @hashircan @michaelcdiehl

    Why Time Management Is Crucial!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 52:41


    Many things aren't equal but everyone gets the same 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In this podcast, Hashir and Nick share their time management hacks so you too can make time for the goals you truly want to achieve.

    What tools do I need to go pro?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 41:50


    What tools do I need to go pro? by The Train Effective Podcast

    How to become a pro level player

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 33:38


    How you can get to that next level.

    How to stay motivated

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 31:16


    The journey to pro can be a lonely and difficult one. Here's how you can consistently stay motivated.

    Making a training plan to reach your goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 21:30


    A goal without a timeline is just a dream.

    Setting goals to go pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 39:15


    Where do you need to be in 5 years to achieve your goals?

    How to get coaches to notice you

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 47:28


    What can you do to stand out to coaches?

    My parents don't support my dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 32:27


    This is for the players whose parents think they're a failure for playing soccer.

    How to kill it in a trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 28:00


    How can you eliminate the feelings of anxiety and nervousness that we all experience on trial days?

    How to secure a trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 38:19


    There are more ways than you think of securing a trial!

    What professional scouts look for

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 47:10


    Scouts pick up on more than just your football skills. There's a few things you can do that don't require talent that will impress any scout!

    How to enjoy "the process"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 22:52


    Our journey can be lonely and tough. That's why you need to learn to love the process!

    How tough are you mentally?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 27:20


    If you are weak mentally, your physical performance will be a direct reflection of that. It all starts in your head!

    Overcoming Fear In Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 22:41


    Everyone knows that feeling when they're walking up to the penalty spot. The good news is, there are a few things you can do to not let your fears become an obstacle in your football career.

    How to stop being lazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 16:19


    We all struggle with this...luckily there's a solution!

    Why your training doesn't work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 28:21


    Here's why your training doesn't pay off in matches.

    How to be the best in the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 5:06


    What do the best in the world all have in common?

    This one rule will change your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 15:29


    This one rule changed my life, and I hope it will do the same for you.

    How to deal with a long-term injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 8:36


    Ex-Norwich player, Connor Parsons joins our in-residence guest, Aba. Conor left home at age 12 to live with another family to pursue his football dreams. He comes to the Train Effective house and joins in for a storm fuelled training session- a great opportunity for Aba to compare himself to a Premier League academy player.

    Mental conditioning for Premier League players

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 44:43


    Mental conditioning coach, Steve Sallis from Netflix series “Sunderland Till I Die” comes to the Effective house to give our in-residence guest, Aba a mentality masterclass.

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