When and where:

• Every Wednesday 5–6 & 6-7 (Moate community school astro)
• Every Friday from 7.30-8.30 (Leah Victoria park)

Aim:

At J4K Midlands, our aim is to provide high-quality goalkeeper coaching, techniques and guidance to help develop the next generation of young GKs across the Midlands.

We offer a range of coaching options to suit every goalkeeper, from group sessions and club coaching to tailored 1-to-1 sessions.

Whether you’re just starting your goalkeeper journey or looking to take your game to the next level, we aim to help every GK develop their technique, confidence, decision-making and understanding of the position.

A Little Background…

• UEFA GK & Outfield Licence
• Pro Youth Certificate in Goalkeeper Coaching Science
• Previous GK Coach at Sligo Rovers
• Former Head GK Coach at Longford Town
• Current GK Coach with Athlone Town Senior Women & U23 Women, along with Pre-Academy
• Head GK Coach with MSL ETP Squads
• GK Coach with Maynooth University

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing goalkeepers I’ve coached progress through the game, with players reaching Irish underage international setups at both boys’ and girls’ level, Irish colleges, and making the step into the League of Ireland from U14 level through to senior debuts.

I’ve also been lucky to work with goalkeepers who have progressed to English EFL clubs, with others going on to opportunities in the USA and Canada.

For me, goalkeeper development is about more than just stopping shots. It’s about building the technical skills, confidence, game understanding and mindset needed to progress at every level.

Welcome to the J4K Midlands GK Union!

Student Age Groups:

Goalkeepers from 8+

I first played in goal when I was nine years old for my local club Temple Villa. My manager put me in goal because no one else would. I played really well and kept a clean sheet so I stayed in goal. I also played in goal for Gaelic for my local club Caulry and for my school senior Gaelic team which reached a Leinster final. I Joined J4k when I was ten years old. it was when I started training with J4k I became really interested about Goalkeeping. After one year of working with J4k I was called on to the ADSL academy. I was on the Adsl for 3 years and went to wales for the Welsh Super cup and I also played in the Galway cup. After six or seven years at Temple Villa I moved to Willow Park for one year. Then I went from Willow Park to play with the Athlone Town under sixteens. Before long I was signed with the Airtricity league U17 squad. I made my league of Ireland debut at the age of 15 with the u19s where we lost 1-0 to league leaders Derry at the time. I got selected on an all-expenses paid trip to Reading in England after doing Matt Greggs Elite J4K Gaolie camp. It was a fantastic experience where I got top class coaching 3 times a day. I’m now looking forward to the next chapter in my career. I am also excited to help the future goalkeepers by passing on my knowledge and experience. I played league of Ireland football with Athlone Town senior team and made my debut v drogheda at the age of 17.

I was fortunate to have got the opportunity to be coached by top J4k coaches such as Matt Gregg (Crystal Palace), Steve Williams (current Dundalk goalkeeper coach), Jason Jamal (Birmingham City) and more.

My aim is to help goalkeepers develop. I feel that goalkeepers generally get neglected and that they do not get enough coaching at their grass root clubs.