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

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

Children in County Durham can take part Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10am to 3pm.

Young people who attend Tyne and Wear schools take part on Monday, February 14, and Tuesday, February 15, from 10am to 3pm.

The weekly advanced football development programme will recommence from Monday, February 21.

It includes coaching by Hartlepool United and Sunderland Academy goalkeeping coach Mark Prudhoe.

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

Players on the courses who show the required potential will be offered a six-week trial at a North-East football league club.

To book a place or find out more information, contact Les Shaw on 0191-419 3633 or 0796 075 4339.