A passionate Birmingham City fan, Jim has been involved at the highest level of coaching and recruitment for over 30 years and a large number of his past players are now plying their trade as professional footballers. Jim is a highly motivated and experienced sporting professional who is meticulous in his planning, and makes his sessions fun, relevant and challenging. A number of players Jim has coached are now playing professionally around the world, and some in the English Premier League. Jim has also been a Premier League scout for over 25 years.