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Football training for kids and teens in Helsinki
What to look for in individual coaching, from a child's first sessions to extra training alongside club football.
Riwan coaches players aged 6–18 in Helsinki and Espoo. Private sessions cover dribbling, first touch, footwork and 1v1 skills. Exercises are adapted to the player's experience, and the first session is free.
Ages 6–9: getting comfortable with the ball
Keep the exercises simple and give the player plenty of chances to try. Dribbling, stopping the ball and using both feet are useful starting points. Short games can make repetition more enjoyable.
Watch how the child responds. Do they understand the exercise? Will they try again after a mistake? Are they enjoying time with the ball? Age is a guide; experience and interest matter too.
Ages 10–13: practising specific skills
This can be a good stage to spend more time on first touch, the weaker foot, changes of direction and taking on an opponent.
Choose a manageable focus instead of trying to fix everything at once. Give the player a clear explanation and time to practise. A particular birthday is not a deadline for learning a skill.
Ages 14–18: using skills in game situations
Ask what the player finds difficult in matches. It might be receiving the ball under pressure, deciding when to dribble or changing direction at speed.
Use that discussion to guide the training. Consider the player's club sessions, matches and recovery when planning extra practice.
What should parents look for?
- A coach the player can talk to: the player should feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes.
- Exercises that make sense: ask what each exercise is working on and why it suits your child.
- Clear feedback: look for explanations the player understands, followed by a chance to try again.
- A realistic schedule: discuss extra training alongside club commitments and the rest of the week.
- Clear booking terms: check the price, session length, venue and cancellation arrangements before committing.
Watch Riwan's training videos to get a feel for the sessions before booking.
Training with Riwan
Riwan offers eight private sessions a month for €400, usually two a week, in Helsinki and Espoo. Players aged 6–18 can try a first session for free.
For more detail on pricing and choosing a coach, read the 1-on-1 football training guide.
Quick answers
Riwan coaches players from age 6 to 18. Exercises are adapted to the player's experience and current skills. The free first session is a chance to see whether the training suits the child.
It can, but the schedule needs to account for club sessions, matches and recovery. Discuss the player's existing week with Riwan before agreeing on training times.
Agree on a specific skill to practise, ask the player what they are learning and discuss it with the coach. Look for changes in that skill during training and matches over time.
Meet Riwan and try the training.
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