Coaching running with the ball with your child at home

Work on your passes at home with your child

In this unique time, habits change. Looking for fun ways to train at home with your child or children? I've got what you need....

It's important for children of all abilities not to lose touch with their favourite sport. It keeps them occupied, gives them a chance to let off steam and to spend time with the family, all while "working on the basics and having fun.

Coaching running with the ball with your child at home

David duquesnoy

I was five when I started playing football at Stade Béthunois. When I was ten I joined RC Lens and climbed up through the age categories there until I was 22. I won a French league title with Lens at the age of 14 and I played for France at U-15 and U-16 level.

I left Lens when I was 22 to go and play in the National, France's third tier. In the meantime, I got my coaching badges. I worked as a coach with Lens' U-12s team and then I coached the Elite U-15s in Belgium. I played for six years in Belgium's first and second divisions.

I ended my playing career with Tourcoing in CFA 2 (France's fifth tier), while continuing to validate my coaching certificates and experience: state football licence, state sport for all licence, degree in mental preparation, master's in sophrology and relaxation, and validation of specialist coaching experience. I've been coaching now for the last ten years.

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