James Brierley Eccles

Background

About James Brierley Eccles

I am a 24 year old football coaching and performance graduate from The University of Chichester and I’m currently Head of academy goalkeeping at Cambridge United leading the academy GK programme I have previously coached at Charlton Athletic leading the GK coaching for their Post 16 college programme as well as weekly development centre which looks to provide a pathway into the academy working with the academy head of goalkeeping to create that pathway Alongside this is volunteered with Sutton United’s first team once per week assisting the goalkeepers with goalkeeper coach Andy Little to gain exposure in a professional environment and further understand the processes of pro license and UEFA coaches as well as a player to take into session and conversations with peers and keepers Since graduating in 2021 i have completed both Level 2 outfield + GK goalkeeper courses and most recently have been completed my UEFA B License Gk course in 2023. Furthermore, I have connected with various coaches and scouts in the professional circuit who have aided me on my journey allowing me to coach and learn off them in their respective clubs which has boosted my knowledge of the game on and off the pitch