FOOTBALL coaching is on offer to youngsters over the half-term holidays.

The two-day programmes will be held at the Riverside Pavillion in Chester-le-Street by Coerver Coaching North-East.

Schoolchildren in County Durham can join in on February 8 and 9, from 10am-3pm.

The weekly advanced football development programme will recommence from February 21. It includes coaching by Hartlepool United and Sunderland Academy goal-keeping coach Mark Prudhoe.

Outfield Players will be coached under the supervision of Les Shaw, Garry Bennett and Billy Askew.

Players attending any of the above courses and showing the required potential will be offered a six-week trial at a local football league club.

Anyone wishing to book a place or find out more information can contact Les Shaw on (0191) 419 3633 or 07960 754339.