How To Make Every Training Session Count

HOW TO MAKE EVERY TRAINING SESSION COUNT

You say you want to be a top player? Then every training session needs to be a step forward, not just another hour with a ball at your feet.

Most players show up, go through the motions, and wonder why they’re not improving. That’s not how you get better. You need a plan, intensity, and accountability.

Here’s how to make sure every session actually moves the needle toward your goals.

1. TRAIN WITH INTENT: HAVE A CLEAR PLAN

Before you even step onto the pitch, ask yourself:

✅ What’s the ONE thing I need to improve today?

✅ How does this session make me a better player?

✅ What will I track to measure progress?

Don’t just run through drills for the sake of it. Every rep needs to have a purpose. Whether it’s first-touch consistency, weak-foot passing, or shot placement under pressure, pick a focus and attack it.

🔹 BMS Pro Tip: Write your session plan before training. If you don’t know what you’re working on, you’re wasting time.

2. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY: EVERY REP MATTERS

Thousands of sloppy reps won’t make you better. Precise, game-realistic training will.

🚫 Don’t just take 100 shots—focus on hitting the corners under pressure.

🚫 Don’t just dribble through cones—work on beating a defender with purpose.

🚫 Don’t just pass against a wall—simulate game situations with movement and scanning.

The best players make every touch, every movement, and every decision count. Are you training like that?

🔹 BMS Pro Tip: Slow things down at first to get technique right, then ramp up the speed until it’s game-realistic.

3. TRAIN SMART: MIX TECHNICAL & TACTICAL WORK

You can be the best dribbler in the world, but if you don’t understand where to be, when to pass, and how to move,you’re useless.

Your sessions should include:

✅ Technical work – First touch, passing, weak foot, ball striking.

✅ Tactical drills – Positioning, off-the-ball movement, pressing triggers.

✅ Game analysis – Study how the best players in your position move and make decisions.

Football isn’t just about skill. It’s about thinking quicker than your opponent.

🔹 BMS Pro Tip: After training, watch 10 minutes of a pro in your position. What decisions do they make that you don’t?

4. ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS: LOCK IN FOR THE FULL SESSION

How many players do you see checking their phone or going half-speed during training? Those players don’t make it.

When you’re training:

🚫 No phones

🚫 No distractions

🚫 No half-effort reps

It’s one or the other, you’re either getting better or you’re wasting time.

🔹 BMS Pro Tip: Develop a pre-training mental switch. Deep breaths, quick visualization, then go all in.

5. TRACK PROGRESS: DON’T JUST GUESS

How do you know you’re improving? If you’re not tracking your development, you’re flying blind.

✅ Record your sessions – Watch back your technique, decision-making, and movement.

✅ Keep a training journal – Note down what felt good, what didn’t, and what needs work.

✅ Ask for feedback – Coaches, trainers, even teammates can spot things you miss.

The best players obsess over details. If something isn’t working, they don’t just train harder, they train smarter.

🔹 BMS Pro Tip: Set weekly targets. Example: “This week, I’ll complete 500 weak-foot passes and track my accuracy improvement.”

6. PRIORITIZE RECOVERY: DON’T LET FATIGUE KILL YOUR PROGRESS

Too many players grind themselves into the ground, thinking more is always better. It’s not. Better is better.

✅ Sleep 8+ hours – Your body needs it to recover.

✅ Fuel up properly – You can’t train at a high level on junk food.

✅ Take active recovery days – Study matches, analyze your own footage, and let your body recharge.

The difference between training hard and training smart? The smart ones last longer and improve faster.

🔹 BMS Pro Tip: Recovery days aren’t “off days,” they’re part of the process. Use them to analyze your game, study positioning, and mentally reset.

THE BOTTOM LINE

If you’re just showing up to training without a plan, without intensity, and without tracking progress, you’re wasting time.

✅ Have a goal for every session.

✅ Focus on quality over quantity.

✅ Mix technical and tactical work.

✅ Eliminate distractions and train like you mean it.

✅ Track your progress and hold yourself accountable.

✅ Prioritize smart recovery so you can go again.

Every session is an opportunity to separate yourself from the competition.

Are you taking it?