What 14-year-old De Bruyne did to Go Pro 🏆

As a young teen, KDB faced a tough decision: join Genk’s top-tier youth academy, located two hours from home, or stay in his comfort zone.

He chose to pursue the opportunity, even though it meant leaving his family behind.

While he impressed on the pitch, life off it was much tougher.

In boarding school, he struggled to make friends, was teased for his accent, and felt isolated.

Things didn’t improve in his second year when his foster family asked him to leave, finding him difficult to live with.

But KDB never let these challenges break him.

Football was his sole focus, and he embraced the hardships, knowing they were part of the journey to becoming a better player.

His persistence paid off - he channeled the rejection and loneliness into a relentless drive to succeed, sharpening his skills and strengthening his mindset.

His story is a reminder: the road to greatness is rarely easy.

Challenges and setbacks will test you, but if you stay true to your passion and push forward, you can achieve extraordinary things - just like KDB!

And whenever you need some extra support and the right tools to push through any obstacle on your journey to pro, Train Effective is here for you!

Stay Effective! 🔴
the Train Effective Team