BUDDING footballers are improving their skills, thanks to coaches from a Premiership club.
Coaching staff from Sunderland AFC are running a series of soccer schools across the North-East during the summer holidays.
The courses cater for youngsters aged four to 14, and help them brush up their ball control and dribbling skills, as well as teaching them new skills.
There are prizes on offer for the players who show the most improvement.
The first sessions started yesterday at Park View Community Association, in Chester-le-Street, and Southmoor School, Sunderland. Other courses will take place in Durham, Washington and Teesside later this month and during August.
Sunderland AFC's development officer Bob Oates said: "Our courses cater for everyone, whatever their ability. It's a great way for children to get some exercise, make friends and have fun this summer."
For more information about the courses call 0191-551 5191
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