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University of Richmond (VA)
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11 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course

Justin Grove
Soccer
Ex-Pro Player and Academy Director with 10+ years of coaching experience and French, Scottish, Irish, & US coaching licenses provides a unique training environment for development View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
- Short Pump Middle School, 4701 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA
- River City Sportsplex, Midlothian, VA
- Woodlake, VA
Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Goalkeeper, Forward, Defense
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Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Goal Kicks, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
Credentials
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University of Richmond (VA)
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11 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Midfield, Goalkeeper, Forward, Defense
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Throw-Ins, Shooting, Penalty Kicks, Passing, One-on-Ones, One-Touch, Heading, Goal Kicks, Free Kicks, First Touch, Dribbling, Crossing, Corner Kicks, Agility
More About Coach Justin
With over 10 years of coaching experience in the United States, Europe and Africa and national coaching licenses and certificates from the French, Scottish, Irish, & US Federations, I offer a unique training environment to take players to the next level.
I coached at the Red Star FC Academy in Paris, France which has produced professional players across Europe. I was the Academy Director of the GSA, one of the top Academies in South Africa. As the Academy Director, I structured the coaching curriculum, developed the academy's coaching manual, and mentored coaches for all age groups at the academy.
My goal is to develop players' technical and tactical ability to help them reach their goals. I have worked with players at all levels and ages from U6 through top NCAA Division 1 and semi-pro players, and I have developed several NCAA scholarship athletes who are now playing at top college soccer programs.
Professional Player
Richmond Kickers- Richmond, VA, USA (Previous Club)
Red Star FC- Paris, France (3 Years)
Magic FC- Cape Town, South Africa (2 Years)
Grassy Park United- Cape Town, South Africa (1 Year)
NCAA Collegiate Player
University of Richmond- Full-Ride NCAA Division I player- Richmond, VA, USA (4 years)
Advanced technical, tactical, and speed training taken straight from European methods provide a unique environment to take players to the next level. All sessions are position-specific to improve players' ability for their role on the field.
The training session is split into 4 phases.
1. Technical warm-up
The technical warm-up is designed to prepare the body for the session while incorporating advanced footwork exercises to get the maximum amount of touches in a 15 minute period. The intensity increases progressively to ensure the play is ready for the session by the end of the 15 minutes.
2. Technical Training
The Technical Training phase focuses on improving the technical aspects of the player's game and is tailored to each player's needs.
3 Position-Specific Training
This Phase focuses on the technical and tactical aspects for the players' specific role on the field.
4. Speed & Agility Training
This phase focuses on the improving the speed agility, reaction, and quickness. This phase is both position-specific and tailored to the players physical needs.
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Client Reviews
Daniel (CoachUp client)
My son had a wonderful first lesson with Coach Justin. Justin was very personable and knowledgeable. We will book future sessions.
Albert (CoachUp client)
Excellent coach. Highly recommended.
Feng (CoachUp client)
I am very pleased that we found Coach Justin. He has very good training strategies and good personality. My son likes Justin very much.
Clarissa (CoachUp client)
My son enjoyed his session w coach Justin. My son loves when coaches take the time to show proper technics etc and not just go through the motion of drills. We look forward to doing more sessions!
Eric (CoachUp client)
I highly recommend Justin. My son has only had one session so far, but he is motivated and excited to continue with Justin. My son’s high school soccer coach recommended Justin, and I’m glad he did!
Theran (CoachUp client)
Coach Justin is an awesome coach. Within the first minutes of the session, after warm-ups, I could tell we came to the right person. My daughter couldn't stop talking about how much he helped her after just one session. Do not hesitate to select Coach Justin if your goal is to improve your game.
Jason (CoachUp client)
Only one session in but already impressed by attitude and approach
Courtney (CoachUp client)
Highly recommend Justin! My son is in high school and has played soccer since he was 5. Justin's coaching has improved his knowledge/skills at a higher level, as he prepares for college soccer.
Shani (CoachUp client)
Justin was ready to go when we arrived at the field. He immediately started to work through drills based on previous conversations I had with him. My son and I were very impressed by his focused approach and instructional style.
We will book ongoing training with him as my son saw immediate improvement in his technique.
Thank you Justin!
Linda (CoachUp client)
I was impressed with what my son could do after one session with Coach Justin. I plan to book more training with him and highly recommend him!
Floriselda (CoachUp client)
After one session with coach Justin I felt good, he has shown me foot work and skills and I appreciate him, thank you
Adam (CoachUp client)
Adam really enjoyed his lesson and is exited to continue improving. Grateful to have found Justin. Thank you!
Erin (CoachUp client)
Wow!! Our son has learned so much already in one session! I would highly recommend Justin!
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