"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 Russell
Flying the Flag for Hertfordshire Keepers
James Russell is an ex Republic of Ireland International
Born in Welyn Garden City, James was originally a schoolboy at Arsenal academy before signing for Chelsea at the age of fourteen.
He then went on to sign a two year apprenticeship at Chelsea before signing professional forms at aged nineteen.
During this season James become an International goalkeeper being called up by and representing the Republic Of Ireland under 21's on two occasions versus Slovakia and Portugal respectively.
After five years and a combined total of 46 competitive matches for both Chelsea's youth team and reserves, James joined Stevenage borough in the Blue Square Premier. In his first season at Stevenage, James missed out on the playoffs by one point. He was then loaned out to Ryman side Canvey Island where he helped push the club up the league which ended in a promotion via the playoffs.
With a new manager appointed at Stevenage and the arrival of two senior goalkeepers opportunities were extremely limited for James at the start of the 08/09 season. After couple of loan moves to Halesowen Town and Arseley Town respectively James completed a free transfer to Arseley where he made 36 appearances and helped the club avoid relegation on the last day of the season.
Having been managed by and trained with the likes of Brendan Rodgers, Mick Mcgiven, Don Givens, Mark Beeney, Petr Cech, Carlo Cudicini, Henrique Hillario and Neil Sullivan, James has picked up a unique blend of styles and techniques which can only benefit the young goalkeepers in the Hertfordshire area.
Jay Gibbs (Just4Keepers South-West) Head G.K coach - Friday, 03 February 2012, 1:45pm
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 like
a 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!
So come and see if you can be our next success story?
WHAT TO EXPECT OF THE JUST4KEEPERS 2 DAY INTENSIVE GOALKEEPER COURSE
• 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.
• A chance for glove sponsorship! (Only normally offered to professional goalkeepers)
• A chance to gain a scholarship in the USA
• 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:
Tel: 01305 767361
Mob: 07931847898
email: jaygibbs@just4keepers.co.uk
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