A Guide for fast trainers

[ponzu]

Read this post #185

Thanks, a lot of good info in that and subsequent posts.

Can I run a specific example by you?

I acquired an ST. 19 yo, 54Q is 5* at my level, fast trainer. He scored a goal in his first match and looked a lot better on the field than my other SPs. I like him.

I don't power train as a rule. I have 47 HPs, which was up to 100 at the start of the season. I did burn about 20 HPs doing what I imagined was power training, but probably just wasted it since I did not have any fast trainers at the time. Most HPs go into keeping my starters match ready for 2-3 matches per day; if I get booted from a cup, this will change. I don't let anyone start a match below 92-93% condition.

Unless I dedicate some HPs to him he will basically progress naturally - match play and "practice matches" during downtime.

After reading your notes, I plan to do the following:

1. Train him as an FK specialist. You wrote about which SAs are worth it and which aren't. I think you said FK is not worth it. So which one would be better for an ST? Corners? This may take most of the rest of this season.
2. Carry him over to the next season, he will become 4*, his trainability (average gain) should increase.
3. Next season he will be 20 yo, year 2 of contract. Train him for AMC or AML depending on how the team shapes up. This should take about 2/3 of the season.
4. Start letting his skills grow. Not sure what to expect, but perhaps +2-3 Q points by end of next season?
5. If he is performing, carry him over, he will be 21 yo and should become 3*, his trainability should increase again.
6. In year 3 of his contract, he should be able to make it to 4*. I wonder if he will have a spot in the starting lineup, but it's possible.
7. Will have to see about re-signing him at end of year 3.

Would you do anything differently? Other than use web app and hoard his SP cones. Would you use HPs (green packs), when and for which area of growth? Would you train his SA and extra role, and if so, which?