Many of my students’ parents have shared feedback about the J4K academy program with me after training sessions and in casual conversations. Here’s a sampling of what folks have written to me with their experience, feeling and impressions of J4K:
“Thanks for all you did to shore up Benjamin as a goalie. Trinity at Meadow View had a great season, and then sadly lost in the first round of the playoffs. After two overtimes it went to PK’s. While Ben didn’t block any, he did dive the right way 4 out of 5 times. All season, he felt so much more confident because of the coaching you gave him and he had a really solid season for a guy who hadn’t played soccer since second grade!” Sharon – Parent 2007 player (11/2025)
I have trained with Coach Larry for several years now and I have enjoyed every second of it. Larry’s sessions are very fun, but they also challenge you and show you where you need to work harder. While making saves in games, I notice my form is exactly how Larry trained me to do it. Working with Larry has made me a more confident goalkeeper and has helped me improve my skills each year. Training with coach Larry also led to me making the VA ODP State pool this year. I would recommend any goalkeeper to train with him. Emmy A – age 13 (4/2025)
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As a goalkeeper parent, I would recommend any goalkeeper of any age to work with Coach Larry. He is always prompt, professional and provides excellent training for all ages. My daughter has been training with Larry for several years and it has been amazing to see her growth and progress. He focuses on different skills each session as well as injury prevention techniques. We are often complimented at games on not only her saves, but her form which is a result of the training she receives from Coach Larry. She has also become much more confident under his direction. Coach Larry is the best!!! Amy – Parent (4/2025)
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We had the privilege of connecting with Larry as a goalkeeper coach a few years ago when we signed up our son for a summer camp that Larry had. From day 1, our son came home energized not only what he had learned from Larry physically but also the importance of the mental aspect of the position. Our son has continued to train with Larry since that time through private and semi-private sessions. One of the most significant areas where Larry’s expertise has benefited our son is in his positioning in the goal. Larry’s keen eye for detail and insights have helped our son understand the importance of positioning, enabling him to anticipate plays and make crucial saves with confidence. Through Larry’s guidance, our son has learned how to effectively cover angles, manage space, and maintain optimal positioning to maximize his effectiveness as a goalkeeper. Beyond his technical expertise, we appreciate Larry’s mentorship and positive attitude as it has shaped our son into a well-rounded athlete. Debbie – Parent 2009 player (4/2025)
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If you’re thinking about it, sign-up today! We’ve had a great experience with Coach Larry & Just for Keepers. He’s very personable & has a wealth of knowledge to share with young goalies today. He’s also open to providing specialized training to guide your child to reinforce existing skills & learn new ones. Our son has made tremendous growth in the past year, & we attribute much of that to this program. He’s more confident, & has made great gains in specific areas like ball distribution, punting, throwing, diving & even communicating with teammates on the field. Thank you Coach Larry! – Yazmine – Parent 2013 player (4/2025)
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My 2010 keeper has been working with Coach Larry since she was 11. She is a high level keeper and always looks forward to coach Larry’s sessions as he always has a planned session that challenges her. He starts out with warm ups that gets my keeper to a level that makes her ready for the intensity of the session. Coach Larry pushes my daughter just enough to set her up for success and always provides her with techniques to help her get better. His techniques have helped her improve her reaction times and she has come up big during crucial game moments. Thank you Coach Larry for always being available to work with my keeper!! – Sarika – Parent 2010 player (4/2025)
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Great to find a local option to get high-quality goalkeeper specific training. Larry brings a high energy approach which teaches and enforces critical techniques, positioning, and philosophy. My son entered club season with a significant advantage because of this training. – Tom C. -Parent
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Larry is a great goalkeeper coach. He’s very verbal and explains things clearly. I learned more in my first session with him than I have with any other coach. He teaches me the ‘why’ behind each move, stance, and positioning on the field, which helps everything make more sense. – Ty 2010 player (4/2025)
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I’ve been training with Coach Larry every week for the past two years, and he has played a crucial role in my development as a young goalkeeper. His sessions are expertly tailored to my individual skill level and understanding, ensuring that every 60-minute workout is both challenging and efficient. Regardless of age or experience, Coach Larry creates an environment where players are pushed to improve while still having fun. His invaluable insights on game knowledge, positioning, and techniques have been instrumental in my growth, helping me progress from recreational play to travel soccer and ultimately earning MLS Next Tryout callbacks. I highly recommend Just 4 Keepers of Northern Virginia—you won’t regret it! – Jacob 2013 player (4/2025)
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Larry has been working with my daughter just a few times and we can already see a difference in her movement, coordination and confidence. She has a great time at training and always comes home happy and tired. We will be doing sessions with Larry as often as our schedule allows. – Alex – Parent 2012 player (4/2025)
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My daughter (14) really enjoys working with Larry. He’s done much to improve her skills and build her confidence. Larry enforces fundamentals and keeps her working hard, while maintaining a positive attitude. Highly recommend! – Joe S 2009 Parent (4/2025)
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We are so appreciative of your expertise and ability to teach our daughter the skills necessary to be a successful keeper. Celia has gained confidence and grown her passion for goalkeeping since training with you. – Lana – Parent (4/2025)
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Larry transformed our daughter who was interested in being a goalie, into an extremely confident and capable keeper! His training method made her look forward to going to the lessons. We can’t say enough, good things about Larry, and highly recommend him to anyone that is looking to up their game! – Jessica – Parent 2015 player (4/2025)
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Coach Dolph has been a huge factor in Natalia’s journey as a goalkeeper. Under his guidance, she has evolved from a recreational league player to the starting keeper on her travel team. Each session is tailored to enhance specific skills, resulting in noticeable improvements with every game. After each game, Natalia constantly talks about how a skill she worked on with Coach Dolph in her last session was applied and helped her. As a parent, it’s incredibly rewarding to witness Natalia’s enthusiasm for each session, her sense of accomplishment after learning something new, and the remarkable boost in her confidence as a keeper. I am deeply grateful to Coach Dolph for his invaluable support in Natalia’s soccer development. – Anthony – Parent 2011 player (4/2025)
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Coach Larry is great! He gives me great feedback in doing drills and I have really been able to see myself improving with his training. I have been able to apply his direct techniques and advice during game situations which has helped my team have a winning season – Lucy 2009 Player (4/2025
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Coach Larry has provided our daughter goalkeeper knowledge and field placement she was not receiving from her team coach. He does a wonderful job at explaining specialized keeper information. His drills directly help game play and our daughter’s improvement over the last several months is evident in all competitive situations. ~ Elizabeth – Parent 2009 player (4/2025)
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“I just wanted to send a note to say thank you to you and all of the coaches who put in time this week to work with our kids. Mason was in the Just 4 Keepers camp and had so much fun. Every day I picked him up he was so excited about what he had learned that day and even told me he wish the camp was all summer Please extend my thanks to Larry, Abby and Justin who instilled confidence in Mason as a keeper. He’s been nervous transitioning to 11 v 11 play with the bigger field and goal and this week was exactly what he needed to help build him up. We will definitely be back next year!” Debbie – (8/2021)
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“I wanted to say thank you so much for a great week of camp! Our son Sam Rice had an awesome time and said he learned a ton.” Betsy – (8/2021)
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“I love the intensity of every practice and every drill. Each drill challenges me physically and my abilities as a goalkeeper. I love these practices!!!!” – Miguel, age 12, Burke ,VA (2/2014)
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“Our 16 year old son has trained with Coach Larry since 2009. He has been a successful goalkeeper thanks in great part to his GK training with Larry, and continues to improve and grow. He is a high school Varsity keeper (freshman, sophomore), Region I ODP and Virginia State ODP, and has played on teams since 2010 that have won State Cups, Regionals, and finished third at Nationals. He’s trained with various coaches over the years, but Coach Larry is his favorite – hands down. Our 13 year old son has trained with Larry for the last few years too and is in the District ODP Pool, and our 17 year old daughter also trains with Just4Keepers/Larry. Our sons attended the J4K Camp in NC last summer and thoroughly enjoyed it, and in January 2014 our oldest son trained in FL and had a fantastic experience. We highly recommend Coach Larry and Just4Keepers!” Kristin – Gainesville, VA (2/2014)
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“Larry Dolph has a keen understanding of the fundamentals of goalkeeping. The drills are excellent and perfect for refining your technique. The training is a good mix of agility and conditioning. We have been have been very impressed with the program Larry has set forth in his keeper clinics” Jennifer – Haymarket, VA (2/2014)
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“We just love you as a coach for Jack. You are the perfect combination of skill, patience, and humor. Jack completely respects you as a coach and mentor which is high praise when your son is 13. 😉 During his training with you, Jack has gone from being selected a goal keeper by his team coach at 10 to being selected to the ODP Northern District Pool and getting a callback for the Virginia State Pool at 12. Jack gets training with his Club but he only wants to train with you.” Beth – Manassas, VA (2/2014)
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“My sons, 12 and 10 years old, enjoy training with coach Larry. He provides a great array of drills along with teaching them how to position and cover the goal for any situation that arises during the game, while keeping the training fun. In a recent scrimmmagefest, I noticed a major improvement in my 12 year old’s confidence while playing in goal. We will definitely continue training with coach Larry… there’s no one better!!” Medul – Bristow (2/2014)
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“Coach Larry has been providing goalie training to my daughter, currently a U12 player, since U9. J4K’s, Coach Larry’s, intense, structured, interactive, and technically skilled training has attributed to the constant growth and improvement in shaping our daughter’s GK skills, confidence, and her ownership of that position. Her coach has seen significant improvement in her technical skills with great evaluation marks and applause in the areas of improved agility in diving for balls, improved judgment in the flight of the ball, improved concentration of free kicks, improved judgment and handling of breakaways, and improved organization of the defense on free kicks which has prevented goals. She has much respect and trust in Coach Larry, J4K, and knows she is getting best GK technical training. The successes of J4K training is evident in her game.” Tracy- Gainesville, VA (2/2014)
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“My daughter had been playing soccer for the last several years at an average level. The goalie training under Coach Larry greatly improved her game, skills, and attitude. She made the All Star team for the first time last season and enjoys the game with an improved confidence in her abilities. The demanding position of goalie requires a lot of hard work and she learned that from Coach Larry. I highly recommend all young and aspiring players to attend his camps and classes.” Bruce – Centreville (2/14)
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“For Ryan, J4K is a big skill developing experience. In the short time he has been with Larry, we have seen Ryan display a tremendous leap in self-confidence on the field. He is directing his team and is motivated to perform to the best of his capabilities. He refers to techniques that Larry has taught him and usually critiques himself after a game or practice session. Larry’s sessions are all about learning AND having fun! And, that is only kind of GOAL we want! Thank you Larry and J4K.” Pam – Alexandria (3/2014)
Please continue to send in your comments! I love to see them!
If you’d like to get your FREE training session, contact Coach Larry at Larrydolph@just4keepers.com or 703 239-4J4K (4545).
