A forward thinking goalkeeping coach with extensive experience at Premier League and Championship level as well as a track record in providing keepers the tools they need to succeed within the domestic and international game.
Jim transitioned from a professional and semi professional playing career to elite coaching through a tenacious work ethic and desire to constantly improve, in turn imparting this attitude to keepers including David Marshall, Rob Green and Tom Heaton.
Jim provides a knowledgeable and pro-active presence as part of a coordinated management team and is as comfortable working with first team goalkeepers as those within the academy by tailoring the approach to the individual player.
KEY CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Played a key role in Motherwell’s 4th place positioning at the 2015/16 league split following a season in which they had finished second bottom, providing positive coaching and leadership to goalkeepers Connor Ripley and Craig Samson
Helped the goalkeepers of Motherwell’s U20s side win the 2015/16 SFA Youth Cup
Won the 2012/13 Championship title with Cardiff – helping goalkeeper David Marshall keep the league’s second best defensive record
Won the 2003/04 Championship title with Norwich – with goalkeeper Robert Green conceding the least goals in the league – and reached the 2001/02 Championship play-off final
2011/12 League Cup finalists with Cardiff against Liverpool – the first finalists from outside the Premier League since 2000/01
Part of the coaching team that guided Ipswich to the 2010/11 League Cup semi-finals, beating Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg
Coached in the Premier League for one season with Norwich (2004/05) and half a season with Cardiff (2013/14)
Played a key role in the development of a number of goalkeepers who have gone on to receive significant international and domestic recognition, with further details of this available below
Developed and implemented a high performance academy coaching syllabus for Norwich’s youth goalkeepers that played a key role in Joe Lewis, Declan Rudd, Jed Steer and Angus Gunn all representing England at youth level during this time
Cambridge United reached the 2007/08 Football Conference play-off final
Testimonials
“I worked with Jim at Norwich during the early stages of my career and most recently at Cardif in the Championship and Premier League. His standard of coaching and variety of training is what I enjoyed most about working with him, and it’s no surprise I’ve enjoyed my best form when working with Jim.”
David Marshall – Hull City AFC Player & Scotland International
“I know that Jim recommended me as a young keeper to Roy Keane when he was managing Ipswich, and that two month loan spell really helped me in my short and long term development. Jim was always pushing me to improve as he saw my potential, and I was then recalled early to Portsmouth to play in the first team. I have since moved to Stoke and played in the World Cup, achievements that Jim has played a part in.”
Asmir Begović – Bournemouth FC Player & Bosnia & Herzegovina International
“Jim was my coach at Norwich and played a key role in making me the keeper I am today. His sessions are engaging, enjoyable and fully prepare you for each fixture. I received my first England cap while being coached by Jim and he did everything he could to help me perform at that high level. Jim’s skills were clear for all to see at Norwich, as his coaching programme produced a number of high quality goalkeepers through the years.”
Rob Green – Ex Queens Park Rangers FC Player & England International
“I played under Jim during my second spell at Cardiff and really learnt a lot from him. I had played on loan at a number of clubs from Manchester United prior to joining Cardiff, and Jim helped to build my confidence and skills to be a consistent number one. I’m now playing first team football in the Premier League for Burnley, and Jim really was influential in me being able to make this step up.”
Tom Heaton – Aston Villa FC Player & England International