James Cope
Venues in
Bristol – North Somerset
South Gloucestershire
Weston-Super-Mare
Bedminster - Portishead
"Just4Keepers has been running successfully now for the past seven years; and over this time period we at J4K have produced more schoolboy goalkeepers than any of our top professional clubs."
Ray Newland - J4K Founder
James started playing in goal at just 7 years old joined his local club, Portishead Juniors. When he was just 10 years old James was invited to a trial at Bristol City and within a week he found himself competing in a tournament involving the likes of Chelsea, Spurs, Fulham, and many more of the country’s elite teams at the England training ground - Bisham Abbey. James then enjoyed an eight year spell with Bristol City Football Club Academy and then was offered a two year scholarship with Bristol City young Professionals.
James then worked with some of the leading professional goalkeeper coaches in the country. To name but a few, former West Bromwich Albion stopper and current first team Bristol City goalkeeper coach Stuart Naylor, along with highly regarded former professionals Len Bond and Billy Mercer. At the end of his two year apprenticeship James was told by the club that he ‘wasn’t tall enough for the modern game’ and was released. Despite the bad news James knew that the eight years spent at City had been a truly a great experience and one that would never be forgotten.
So James decided to then focus on his coaching ability, using his vast knowledge of drills and exercises learned whilst being coached at City. He went on to achieve his FA Level 2 Certificate and the FA’s Age Appropriate Certificate at the age of just 19. James coaches at a number of schools in the Bristol and North Somerset area and retains a strong connection with Bristol City as a coach for their youth development squad, and their Junior Academy.
James has always had a passion for goalkeeping and believes every young keeper deserves the high standard of coaching he was fortunate enough to get whilst at a pro club. James strongly believes that goalkeeper specific coaching is paramount in turning a promising ‘kick about in the park shot-stopper’ into a highly proven and respected goalkeeper.
sally Cook - Friday, 03 February 2012, 1:27pm
Hi
Where is the nearest venue to Filton for a 9 year old please and when is it? I see the first session is free, how much is it after that please?
Thanks
James Cope - Friday, 03 February 2012, 12:24pm
NEW SESSION AT CORSHAM AFC
starts Saturday February 11th 3pm-4pm
All ages welcome
First session is FREE
For more information or to book your place on the course please phone 07889380862 or email jamescope@just4keepers.co.uk
James Cope - Friday, 03 February 2012, 12:20pm
Hi Tom,
Thanks for your enquiry.
My sessions at Weston-Super-Mare are held every Thursday at Priory School on grass, 6pm-7pm. The first session is free and is then £23 per month. If you would like anymore information you can call me anytime on 07889380862 or email jamescope@just4keepers.co.uk
I hope that's ok and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thanks
James
Tom - Thursday, 02 February 2012, 8:56pm
Do you still do a session in Weston-s-mare. and how do i go about joining.
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Jay Gibbs (Just4Keepers) - Friday, 03 February 2012, 2:18pm
Due to the HUGE success of our
Goalkeeper Courses in August 2011
J4K is running TWO South Coast Weekender Goalkeeping courses in August 2012.
Paignton Community Sports College, Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA Date: 11-12th August Cost: £60
Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre, Coburg Road, Dorchester ,DT1 2HR Date: 25-26th August Cost:£60
Why not attend both Venues for only £100
This is your chance to train just likea Professional Goalkeeper, while having FUN!
Dear Fellow Goalkeepers,
Do you want 2 days of high intensity, action packed goalkeeper training?
If yes, you cannot miss the Just4keepers South Coast Weekender G.K courses. Just4keepers is now the biggest goalkeeper school in the world, now operating in 14 countries. In our 12 years of operation J4K has helped nearly 280 young keepers achieve their dream of getting to a professional club. Our success is second to none worldwide as we have more for young goalkeepers than any other goalkeeper schools in history!
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• All Training taken by semi-pro/ ex-professional and ex international goalkeepers!
• Scouts from professional clubs will be in attendance and anyone that impresses could get a trial at a professional club.
• Surprise guest appearance by current professional goalkeepers, who will offer tips.
• Prizes to be won each day!
• Free goalkeeper equipment.
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• Plus our guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed in our training schedule.
The Just4keepers weekend GK course is not only a chance to improve on your goalkeeping in a fun and relaxed atmosphere but we have set this up to give you an opportunity to be seen by professional clubs and gain USA scholarship opportunities whose scouts will be in attendance. So this is an opportunity for you to move your goalkeeping onto another level.
To book your child onto the above course/s and request a booking form please call:
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Mob: 07979485195
email: jaygibbs@just4keepers.co.uk
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