A young male soccer goalkeeper in a neon yellow jersey and gloves, kicking a soccer ball on the field. Overlaid text announcing Callum James as a United Soccer Coaches All-Northeast Region Second Team member, with a faded background of a lion logo and red and blue accents.

What Sets Us Apart:

What makes Garden State Soccer Training different is the combination of:

  • Professional playing experience at both European and NCAA Division I levels

  • Accredited coaching education (UEFA & English FA)

  • A personalized, player-first approach

Whether working with beginners or advanced athletes pursuing collegiate or professional opportunities, the focus remains the same: delivering honest, high-level coaching that translates directly to game performance.

About

At Garden State Soccer Training, the mission is simple: to develop smarter, more confident, and technically complete soccer players through high-quality, personalized coaching.

Founded by Callum James, Garden State Soccer Training combines professional playing experience with elite-level coaching education to deliver sessions that are both demanding and rewarding. Every player is treated as an individual, with training tailored to their goals, position, and stage of development.

Our Head Coach:

Callum James is a UEFA C Licensed and English FA Level II certified coach with a diverse background spanning professional and collegiate soccer.

His playing career includes time with Bolton Wanderers during their tenure in the English Championship and Swansea City while competing in the Premier League—experiences that exposed him to the highest standards of the game at a young age.

Callum later continued his development in the United States, competing at the NCAA Division I level with Fordham Rams men's soccer and St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers men's soccer. This blend of European and American soccer environments gives him a unique perspective on player development and progression pathways.

A football goalkeeper in a bright yellow jersey and black shorts holding a soccer ball, standing in front of a mural featuring the St. Francis BK Terriers logo, his name Callum James, and awards including NEG Goalkeeper of the Year. The mural also contains text promoting men's and women's soccer, and the NCAA Northeast Conference.