James Batzias
Goalkeeping Coach
Academy
Bentleigh Cobras, Casey Comets
Coaching Philosophy
Build confident, brave, and technically strong goalkeepers through engaging, game-realistic training.
Years of Experience :
3
Qualification
Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Foundations of Football
A Bit About
James Batzias
James is the Goalkeeping Coach at Conditioned for Football, working closely with our keepers to develop their technical ability, confidence, and understanding of the position.
James began his coaching journey at SEDA, where he gained hands-on experience working with players and learning modern coaching methods. Alongside his coaching, he has played at multiple NPL clubs, giving him strong experience within high-level Australian football environments.
Most recently, James has signed with Melbourne Victory’s Senior NPL side, continuing his playing career at an elite level while bringing that experience directly into his coaching.
At C4F, James focuses on developing well-rounded goalkeepers; improving their footwork, distribution, and communication, while helping young keepers build confidence and leadership from the back.