Testimonials

I have known Andy since he was about 8 years old. I am delighted to submit a reference for him.

Andy is a very dedicated lad, his training and commitment with me over the years is of a very high standard,  he is now taking his experience into coaching. He has frequently watched my coaching sessions in the past to gain knowledge of coaching twelve to twenty keepers at the time.

I would be happy to use Andy  to help me during busy periods.

I expect Andy to obtain his full goalkeeping license and go on and work in the professional game.

I wish him well for the future.

Malcolm Webster

Professional Goalkeeping coach

In the first five weeks of knowing Andy and Find us keepers; he made those five weeks however feel like I had been going for five years. As soon as I arrived I felt as though I was part of the family. Especially after receiving one of Andy’s awful nicknames. (Leedzy - because I am a Leeds fan).  Andy creates a session that can be completed by everyone but at the same time keeps you progressing as a goalkeeper. The group is a close knit family, always encouraging and offering advice on how you might improve.

I went to find us keepers during my first year at men's football. I felt I wasn’t given a chance with the first team and felt that I was not improving. The season before I had been playing for Cambridgeshire County so the drop in standard from this to the bottom league in Saturday football was awful and I felt that I was just going through the motions. After my first session Andy pulled me to one side and immediately offered to contact a few clubs at a higher level. This sums up Andy. He is a great goalkeeping coach and knows exactly how to fix slight problems with technique and his drills are great fun but also concentrate on improving a specific area of a goalkeeper’s game.

Away from coaching he is a great man always offering extra advice and giving you extra opportunities. He is extremely hard working and passionate about helping people. He is also a very patient man who will work with you if you have an issue with your technique and obviously has to have the patience of a saint to put up with a bunch of teenagers on an early Saturday and their sly remarks.

I would recommend Andy’s session to absolutely anybody. Whether you are England’s number 1, or a goalkeeper just starting out, you will always find the sessions helpful, useful and feel like you have improved from week to week.

James ' Leedzy' Philp  = Hashtag United#

I have been at Find Us Keepers with Andys since I was about 7, I’m 17 now. I really can not recommend Andy enough; he has helped me come so far with my goal keeping. Nothing is never too much trouble for Andy, any questions I ask he is always happy to help. Andy has put on extra sessions to help me.

I had a set back 3 years ago and Andy was there for me through out it all and has helped me over come so much and has helped me to be where I am today.  Andy always keeps pushing you this is what I like so much about Andy he always wants the best for you. Andys session are always intense and push you to the next level. Thanks for everything you do for me Andy.

Tyler 'Tank' Key = Kings Lynn FC and Ely City. 

 I have known Andy for many years now, and hopefully for many more. When I first got into Cambridge and before Andy started coaching me, I had a very low self-esteem and never used to listen to anyone's tips or take compliments.

 Since then, Andy has been the only one I've listened to and taken tips on-board and this has raised my confidence in football and the things I aim to be in the future. I have improved so much thanks to Andy and I'd like to thank him. Andy's training sessions have not only inspired me but everyone who attends them, even parents watching.

 He is an inspiration to me and has inspired me to become a coach in the future. The dedication and commitment he puts into his work is unbelievable and clearly shows how much this means to him. Although everyone at training has a good chuckle, his coaching is very professional and at a very high standard. It's amazing how Andy can get bunches of roughly 20 people from age groups ranging from 7 to 25 to train effectively and under complete control.

 Andy himself is a great guy, with a brilliant sense of humour, bringing joy to every session and making everyone feel comfortable and able to perform at their greatest possible level. A great characteristic to him is how much he works with people to get them to play to the highest level of football they can and make sure they are enjoying it.

 I recommend Andy to anyone who wants to be a great goalkeeper. Thanks Andy and all the best in the future!

 Savannah 'Savo' Smith ( Fylde FC , Ex Milton Keynes Dons Ladies , Ex Loughbourgh Foxes FC , Ex Cambridge Girls Centre Of Excellence & Watford )

 I have been going to extra training sessions with Andy for a number of years now and still enjoy how me manages to provide the right combination of work and fun at the same time during training. Andy has always been approachable, and gives constructive advice, whenever anyone has any queries or questions. He always gives his full support and encouragement to help everyone achieve their potential.

When I was 16 years old and in my last year at the Centre I was scouted by the England Women’s Under 17’s football squad and have been invited to attend training camps at St. George’s Park and University of Warwick.  I also started, that season, playing for the Cambridgeshire County Women’s team.

From there I signed for London Bee's WSL team, then to Doncaster Belles and Leeds United , I am currently with Huddersfield Town in the third tier of Women's football, during this time I was also selected for the Wales national team , which I am still involved in to this day.

 None of this would have been possible without Andy’s expert goalkeeping training, as he taught me everything I know.

 I would recommend, to anyone who is interested in goalkeeping, to go along to any one of Andy’s training sessions and see how enthusiastic he is about goalkeeping. From first time goalkeeper, to experienced player, he takes interest in every individual that he trains and always does everything he can to help.  

 Thanks for everything Andy! GKU!  

Beth ‘Midge’ Davies (Sheffield United and Wales Ladies International , Ex Doncaster Belles , Ex Leeds United Ladies , Ex London Bees FC , Ex Cambridge Girls Centre of Excellence)

When it came to coaching, Andy was always pushing me to my hardest within training making sure to help improve and develop my game if common mistakes were made as well as challenging me to understand the game myself to help better evaluate my performances. As well, the training helped me to regain the confidence that I would lose at times if it had been a bad week due to the positive environment which Andy had created. I always looked forward to training with Kingy at the end of the week as it was an opportunity to take part in enjoyable sessions with great people and receive a high level of coaching that not all have the luxury of.

Off the pitch, Kingy has always been there for me making sure to check up on me whenever he saw me as well as providing me with extra opportunities such as coaching. He is extremely patient and will offer his time to help you develop in a positive manner, unlike other coaches around who can get frustrated and give up spending their time on you.

I would 100% recommend Andy’s sessions as all the sessions are useful for no matter what ability or desire people have as a goalkeeper. I owe Andy a massive thank you as without him I would not have had the experiences and achievements I have had playing in goal.

Ben 'EDDY' Newton = Newmarket Town 1st Team

Andy got him back to loving goalkeeping again at a point when he was on the verge of giving up. Andy got him interested in coaching the younger keepers, something which definitely improves the young coach.  Now, as first choice keeper for Kettering Town Under 18s, training with the first team as a 16 year old keeper, his confidence is sky high. This is all thanks to Andy and Find Us Keepers.

My son would have thrown away a promising career and something he loves if it wasn’t for Andy’s understanding not just of keeping, but of young people.

Thank you Andy.

 Pete - Toony's Dad

He does this by getting to know the kids coming to his sessions and using humour paired with his experience and knowledge of what is required for each individual to progress at whatever level they are at. He makes them all feel special.

My daughter Izzie loves his goalkeeping sessions and with his support  has made huge progess both as a goal keeper and as a person in terms of her confidence and self esteem.  Andy doesn't give up on kids even when set backs happen.

He sees what they can achieve and is relentlessly encouraging . He sets high standards and works hard to help each child reach their potential. His sessions are such fun and kids don't usually realise just how hard he is pushes them - they all want to do well for him. He well deserves all the success he has had with the many goalkeepers who are now playing for high ranking clubs as a result of his training.

Thanks Andy!

Rachel Coomber ( Mum of Izzy Coomber - Ex Newcastle United ladies and Ex Cambridge Girls Centre of Excellence )

 Finley always looks forward to every session with Andy, and thieves on the motivation, encouragement and feedback that Andy gives him . Andy’s feedback is always honest and his guidance has been invaluable to Finley, which in turn has improved him as a goalkeeper. If it had not been for Andy’s sessions , Finley would not be the goalkeeper he is today .

Finley loves training with the other keepers and values the rapport and support they give him. Andy is so easy to talk to and does not hesitate to offer you his time, vast experience and knowledge to both parents and keepers alike . He is an all round “ nice guy” , approachable, personable, but also professional .

As a family we would not hesitate in recommending Andy and Find-us -Keepers.

Finley ( Fromo ) , Vanessa and Howard

Since Dilan started training with Andy, I have seen a great improvement in his goal keeping abilities. More than that, I have seen Dilan’s confidence blossom. Andy’s encouragement has motivated Dilan to be the best he can be, and the respect he has for Andy, has also inspired Dilan to be a coach himself. Andy instils his knowledge and love of goal keeping to all who attends his programme. Not only does Dilan learn a lot from attending, he also has a lot of fun, and always comes home smiling and feeling positive about his session.

 Aimi 

 My daughter has been attending training now for about 3 years now and has enjoyed every minute of it . Started as a complete novice to being full of confidence with the techniques, she has learned during training . It’s a great environment to learn with all ages and abilities working together.

I’ve found all the team very easy to approach and all are happy to talk through any questions I have and give advice we’re needed on hole very highly recommended 

 Martin - Violence's Dad

George is really happy to come on his training and he’s waiting with a lot of enthusiasm for his next training!

Positive vibes from your training made him feel really confident and comfortable!

He learned a lot since he came first time!

To have Andy as a coach I think he changed his life a lot!

I would definitely recommend you to anyone!

Thank you for your support and dedication 

Anca, George’s Mum 

Our son has been going to Andy's goal keeper training for 5 weeks now and comes off with a smile every single week. The confidence he has gained in those 5 weeks is huge and he takes everything he has learnt from Andy's training to his matches within his football team.

The training sessions are structured well, even with many different age groups training in one session. Andy has the respect from all at training and it's brilliant to see the variety of ages engaged when being taught new drills and during warmups with the other coaching staff.

Andy keeps everyone informed about training and if it needs to be cancelled due to weather, he likes to know numbers for the sessions so that he can plan them well.

Overall we are extremely happy with the service Andy provides in the goal keeping training and would recommend his sessions to anyone looking at either building their skills, confidence or for beginners in the goal keeping world. 

Hope this is what you're looking for Andy. We are very pleased with Ethan's progression in training and he enjoys it so much.

 Rachel and Simon Millward. 

 Jordon 'Carlisle' Mitchell 

 Our son has been attending training with Andy for six years. During this time he has learnt so many important skills which have really helped him progress with his goalkeeping.

The training is excellent, it is engaging, well structured and most importantly our son loves going. Andy and his team are professional and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend find us keepers.

Michelle - Arry's Mum

 My 10 year old son has been attending find us keepers for the last 3 seasons. He looks forward to the sessions every week and his goal keeping has really improved, along with his confidence. Andy's sessions are well organised and his team of coaches are really encouraging. 

I would recommend any enthusiastic goal keeper who wants to improve their skills attend find us keepers.

 Chris

I have really enjoyed the sessions so far my favourite is shot stopping. I look forward to every session every week and I am always disappointed when they are cancelled. I really like all the coaches too which have helped me improve not only just my goal keeping but also my confidence.

Harry

 We joined find us keepers after the opportunity to try first. Right from the off, we where very impressed with the positive environment created by the team of coaches for everyone to learn and excel. The expectation on everyone to work hard and encourage each other comes straight from the top. The small group sizes, each with a coach means plenty of opportunities to get hands on the ball and develop. Having seen other goalkeeper coaching sessions I can without hesitation recommend Andy and his team.

Paul

 When I joined Andy,I had just started playing regularly in goal and had no confidence or clue about being in goal.

I train at Witchford 7-8 and it’s really helped me and it’s really good quality, the coaching staff is amazing and I feel good.

At the start I was 8 years old and now I’m older I think I’m starting to become really good, the skills I’ve learnt are really beneficial.

When I play now I’m really confident I know I’m going to do well and I’m ready.It is a safe area to train and the coaches are always positive and fun.

Cat man

Archie C aged 10

 Kieran has been training with Andy for the last 4/5 years now when he first started training with Andy Kieran didn’t really have a clue what he was doing but within the first 5 weeks working with Andy he had improved a lot before he started with Andy he was always turning his back but after 5 weeks Kieran confidence was up and he wasn’t turning his back no more he was making saves that you would of thought he would never make since he has been with Andy he has improved loads and Andy always pushes Kieran to get the best out of him which is brilliant as since he been with Andy we haven’t really looked back the coaching is brilliant and the other coaches are all top coaches I would always recommend Andy to anyone that want to learn to become a goalkeeper as he will definitely get the best out of your son or daughter.

Rikki Holden 

 Henry has been training with Andy now for over 3 years, and thoroughly enjoys every session, spending most journeys home replaying some of the saves he’s made that evening.

Andy is patient and clearly understands the children he trains. He sets high standards and works hard with each child, tailoring his support and guidance to their individual needs.

The sessions Andy provides not only focus on goalkeeping skills and staying safe in goal, but also on building confidence, and more importantly enjoyment of the game – all of which he achieves while creating a fun learning environment.

Henry’s confidence in goal has grown significantly over the time spent training with Andy, and we can see aspects of the training coming into the games he plays for his club.

We would definitely recommend Andy as he has had such a positive impact on Henry’s development

Talley decided to become a goal keeper in the 2011/12 season. It was noticed by Talley's coach, manager and parents that Talley had a flare for this position. He therefore became goal keeper for his team midway through the 2011/12 season and conceded 135 goals!  We became concerned that no training was offered by his club, hence we found Find-us-keepers (Andy King) and never looked back which was summer of 2012.

The following season (2012/13) under guidance from Andy Talley conceded 38 goals.

 Talley has worked hard with Andy and thus Andy's training has shone through Talley's attitude, confidence and ability and has been noticed not only by Talley's football club but also by many other clubs in his league.  

Andy's training skills, attitude and professional understanding to all the boys at different ages and abilities is amazing.  Andy achieves results from all the children every session.  He takes an interest in how each child plays every week, therefore the children respect Andy and listens to all the instructions, advice and guidance.  We believe with Andy's guidance and training Talley's confidence and ability has shone through his results like every child Andy trains. Andy's attitude and professional understanding towards all the children is fantastic.

We believe with the help from Andy Talley achieved whilst being a goalkeeper : player of the year, players player and also Caldecott FC awarded him 'Opposition Player of the Year'

Talley has never injured himself as Andy has taught them how to safely dive to save goals, and also how to technically think quickly both with confidence.

We would without hesitation recommend Andy King 'Finders-us-Keepers' to anybody whom would like to become a goal keeper.  He always has the children's best interested and without any doubt every child looks forward to the next session comes rain or shine.

Thank you Andy

Simon and Tracey Upshaw

 Sophie (Becks) has been training with Andy now for 18 months and the enjoyment she gets from each session is a major factor to her continued improvement. Andy's sessions are always varied, enjoyable and he is always looking for ways to improve his keepers individually and as a group. No matter what the age of the keepers Andy always seems to keep everyone in the session interested and challenged so much so that every session flies by not only for the keepers but also parents alike. Sophie's confidence and all round game has improved enormously since she started with Andy and she looks forward to every session, a recommendation that I cannot better!

Having been involved in coaching myself I feel I can recognise a quality coach and this is what Andy undoubtedly is, enthusiasm, enjoyment and knowledge flow from him at every session and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to improve whilst enjoying their goalkeeping.

Andy Powell - Sophie (Becks) Powell's - Peterborough United Ladies NO.1,  Dad.

 When we first heard about Andy, Cameron was playing in goal purely on enthusiasm. So after hearing about his coaching sessions , we felt Cameron had to attend one to see how he enjoyed it and got on. After the first session Cameron came away with the biggest smile you have ever seen on a kids face.

He had had fun learnt some new techniques and was now part of the find us keepers family.

I soon started recommending Andy to others, as i felt his training sessions were professional, fun and caring. After a few months Cameron had to leave find us keepers as he was selected to play for a professional club. Immediately I could see they were teaching the boys the same things as Andy, but without the fun. It was not to long after that another boy who I had recommended Andy to, joined Cameron. Andy always kept in touch, to see how Cameron was getting on, and offering us his emence knowledge.

Cameron started to loose his enthusiasm as the fun had been taken out of it at the professional club. So we pulled him out and returned to and at find us keepers, and after just one week his smile was back on his face and he can't wait to get to training again.

Cameron and myself would like to thank Andy for his words of wisdom, excellent coaching and caring for the boys and girls as if they were all his own.

Thanks again, Cameron (Massiv) Bates and Mick his Dad

 My daughter Lauryn is in her third year with Andy and without a doubt has improved the most on her team every year she has been with him.

With Lauryn’s determination and enthusiasm linking with Andy’s ability as a coach, has made Lauryn the best goalkeeper in her league, this is not just my opinion it is

the opinion of all the managers we play. When talking to other managers I always

 point out that it is Lauryn’s partnership with Andy that has made her the player she is.

Andy’s training programme builds up self confidence and skill. It covers all parts of the game and prepares his players to play in the most difficult position on the pitch. After a difficult game Andy listens and adds some really good feedback and is pleased to hear about a great performance as well. During the time I have known Andy he has always gone the extra mile to help the goalkeepers’ progress and be happy and confident playing in goal.

Over the last year Andy has developed a girls session to help the girls who feel more relaxed training with keepers in a similar situation. Lauryn looks forward to the Friday night sessions and all the girls share their experiences and support each other really well. The camaraderie between them all is excellent.

I am certain that without Andy’s help Lauryn would not be as good as she is, every session she comes home more confident and having learnt something new or progressed to the next level with his support

Many thanks Andy from Lauryn (Loz) and her Dad, Nigel Titford – Chatteris Town Youth FC

 I have known Andy for 7 years and trained with him for 4 of those. Andy was a central figure in both my improvement as a keeper before a serious injury and my return to playing football.

Training with Andy has taught me the finer points of goalkeeping technique and the confidence to be sure in my ability. I have always come away from training with him feeling sharper and more relaxed about performing to the highest standard.

 Above all else, Andy's training sessions are fun. They are a place to go and learn how to be a better footballer amongst like minded keepers and enjoy yourself whilst doing so.

 As long as you don't mind Andy's penchant for awful nicknames and bad jokes, his training sessions are the place to be! =

James 'Chunky' Clark

 When my 8 year old son decided he wanted to be a goalkeeper I decided he needed all the help he could get and taking him to Andy King was the best decision I have made.

Andy has improved my son’s confidence so much.  What is really important is that Andy teaches the children how to play in goal safely.  He also shows them how to think on their feet and what to do in all the different situations that a goalkeeper will face.  His sessions are very informative but they are all varied and full of fun.  He has such a good rapport with the boys and the sessions are all so inclusive for all of the children – and often the parents!  My son was made very welcome from the outset.

I can see such an improvement in my son as a goalkeeper when he plays in his own team’s matches since he has been with Andy.  The parents of other teams  will regularly come up to us and congratulate us on his performances and I must admit he makes some amazing saves! This is down to Andy’s tuition and encouragement.

I love taking my son to his goalkeeping sessions – they are fun to watch and it’s a joy to see his continued progress and bravery in goal under excellent guidance from Andy.

Jane ( Twiggys mum)

I would just like to say a big thank you to Andy.

His training sessions are always fun and my daughter always looks forward to it.

He has plenty of patience and is always willing to help. Most importantly my daughter has improved immensely under Andy's training.

The goalkeepers that train with my daughter all look out for each other and help each other and there is a real camaraderie amongst them.

I wouldn't have any hesitation in recommended his training sessions to goalkeepers of all ages.

Lee Bevens, Chatteris

He never wants to miss a session. Apart from all the practical skills Nico learnt, he also benefitted from the various tactical tips he was given.

Most important though was and is the positive atmosphere in all the training sessions. Everybody, and especially Andy, always seems to enjoy what they are doing.

The training with Andy gave Nico a huge confidence boost. He feels that this is a safe place to try new things without fear of making mistakes. Overall Andy’s training combines a professional approach with a great amount of fun.

Nixy will keep coming.

Katrin and Carsten (Nico’s parents)

Jimbo absolutely loves the sessions in fact he would train every day of the week if he could, he enjoys it so much. Andy has an excellent manner with the kids and is very motivational, no two sessions are ever the same and he imparts his skill and expertise in a way that makes it fun, there is fantastic camaraderie amongst the lads and everyone is always made to feel welcome.

I have already seen “Andy’s work” in action this season with Jimbo’s development coming on in leaps (literally) and bounds, and the man of the match trophy becoming a regular feature on the mantel piece. If you have a budding goalkeeper then get them along to one of Andy’s sessions, it’s the highlight of the week for Jimbo (and me)

Ian Ridgers (proud Dad)

My daughter Poppy (blondie) has just started training with Andy and wow what a difference it has made to her confidence and ability.  Poppy broke her wrist last year (playing football!) and lost her confidence for a while.

 To find a girls goalkeeping group was the best thing we could have done.  Poppy brings to her game every week what she learns with Andy.  She also loves it when the older girls help out.  Andy makes the group fun but keeps them 100% focused. 

 I would recommend Andy to any young goalkeeper of any ability!

 A huge thank you Andy!

 "Blondies" mum Katie