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Turn criticism into progress
How tough love made Ekitike a £69m star
When Frankfurt coaches told Hugo Ekitike his attitude didn’t match his talent,
He could’ve taken it the wrong way.
But he didn’t …
He listened. He learnt. He changed.

He stopped worrying about not being picked
And started working on what was holding him back, his pace, his physicality, his focus.
✅ He trained harder.
✅ Recovered smarter.
✅ Used every bit of criticism as fuel.

That mindset shift changed everything.
And it’s the same shift every player needs
If they want to make it to the top.
If you want to learn how to build that mindset and the exact plan to go pro in 24 months …
Join our free webinar: How to Become Pro in 24 Months
Hosted by Nick Humphries, founder of Train Effective.
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Stay Effective! 🔴
your Train Effective Team