ASPIRING IRISH GOALKEEPER HAS WISH FOR CONTRACT TRIALS
Full Name : James Douglas
Date of Birth : 17/12/96
Your Nationality : Irish
Best Position : Goalkeeper
Current Club : St. Josephs Boys AFC
Previous Clubs : Lourdes Celtic FC and Crumlin UnIted
Which Club you want a trials for : Any club
Your County : Dublin
Country you live : Ireland
ASPIRING IRISH GOALKEEPER HAS WISH FOR CONTRACT TRIALS
Tell us about your football history (Min 50 words) : I am playing with All-Ireland champions ST Josephs Boys AFC under 17 DDSL premier. I am currently in the FAI Emerging Talent programme and have been there for the last 2 years.I have 2 All- Ireland winning medals and one runners-up medal. I have been on trial with nottingham Forest Fc. I was a member of the DDSL Squad under 11's- 12's. I'm currently trainng with SELLS IRELAND, coached by Darren Kelly former Ipswich Town Fc goalkeeper. Reference - Darren Kelly 00353852238382 and Marc Kenny FAI Emerging Talent head Coach 00353860472137. I have also worked with other great coaches Jan Splinter(Ex Ajax Gk coach) Dermot O'Neill(Current Under 17's Irish international GK coach) Frank McClenand(Ex LSL GK coach) Ian Fowler(Current Bray Wanderers Fc GK coach)- All have commented great reviews on my goalkeeping ability since I started aged 8.
Write about your Playing Ability (Min 50 words) : Technically very good. Good shot-stopper, very comfortable on the ball and playing out from the back. Handling very good. Height 5ft 11inches. Weight 71 kilos. Vocal and comanding. Like being part of a team. I enjoy training and working hard. Confident in my ability as a goalkeeper and willing to work as hard as I can be to be the best I can be.
Why should an Academy Director give you a trial (Min 50 words) : Being a goalkeeper has become second nature to me, I'm willing to put everything on the line to get were I want to be that includes moving away from home and leaving my family. Ive just finished my Junior Cert and recieved the highest marks in my school with 10 honours. I will give 110% every single time in training and games. I wont let your club down if given the chance to prove myself. As you can see I'm a high acheiver in all levels of life. thank you for your time.