1-on-1 football training in Helsinki: price and choosing a coach

Train With Riwan offers private football coaching for players aged 6–18 in Helsinki and Espoo. The monthly package costs €400 for eight sessions, or €50 per session. The first session is free.

What is 1-on-1 football training?

One player trains with one coach. That gives you time to work on a particular skill, repeat an exercise and ask questions as you go.

Individual training can sit alongside club training. A player might want help with their first touch, using their weaker foot or getting past a defender. The useful starting point is knowing what they want to practise.

What do Riwan's sessions cover?

• Dribbling and 1v1 skills: body feints, changes of pace and moving past an opponent.
• First steps and direction changes: practising how you accelerate, turn and move into space.
• First touch and footwork: receiving the ball, keeping it close and using both feet.
• Feedback: an explanation of what you're practising and what to try on the next attempt.

The exercises should suit the player's age and experience. There should also be time to try again after receiving feedback.

How much does training with Riwan cost?

The monthly package is €400 for eight private sessions, usually two a week. That is €50 per session within the package. Your first session is free.

When comparing coaches, check the session length, whether training is private or shared, any pitch charges and the cancellation terms. A session price on its own does not tell you everything that's included.

Five questions to ask a private football coach

1. What would you work on with this player? Ask how the coach chooses exercises and adjusts them to the player's level.
2. Can we try a session first? Find out the trial price and whether there is any commitment afterwards.
3. Can we see some training? Watch session footage to get a feel for the exercises and coaching style.
4. How will you give feedback? Ask how the player will know what to practise and whether parents can ask questions.
5. How will this fit our week? Discuss club sessions, matches, travel, the venue and cancellation arrangements.

You can see Riwan's sessions in the training videos or on TikTok.

Who does Riwan coach?

Players aged 6–18, including beginners and players already training with a club. The first session is a chance to try the exercises and talk about what the player wants to improve.

For a parent's view of age-appropriate training, read the guide to football training for kids and teens.