Football training sessions are being held in leisure centres across County Durham during the autumn. The sessions, organised by Durham County Council, include Micro Soccer for younger children aged 3 to 5 years and On the Ball junior football coaching for 5 to 14 year olds (upper age limit depending on venue).
The courses, which cost £2.50 for one hour and £4.00 for two hours, are aimed at helping youngsters – including the most inexperienced players – to learn football skills and build their confidence in a fun and exciting environment.
Football skills training sessions are being held throughout the autumn at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, 5-11 years, Mondays, 4.30pm-5.30pm
Durham County Council’s Neil Trainor, who co-ordinates the On the Ball sessions, said: “Junior skills coaching is an excellent way to improve your football talents or learn new techniques, whilst enjoying time with friends.
All coaches are qualified to a minimum of FA Level 2 in Football Coaching and each week there will be a range of fun contests to get involved with including the cross bar challenge and target shoot outs.”
Further information is available by contacting Durham County Council on 03000 266 442 or visit www.durham.gov.uk/ontheball
