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Pd Coaching
Pd Coaching is a Beswick based football and coaching project run by Paul Downing, a Beswick resident and teaching assistant with a passion to start Beswick's first football club.
Pd Coaching began in 2020 following Paul’s success running free online PE and keep fit classes for local young people on lockdown. Surprised by how many more people turned up online each week, Paul decided to start running his own outdoor classes alongside his busy job once restrictions eased, and now regularly sees up to 30 young people at each of his weekly sessions. Each session focuses on a different fundamental of the game in a fun, engaging environment before finishing with small sided football matches as an opportunity for the players to showcase their newly learnt skills.
Pd Coaching offers pathways into grassroots football to teams like Droylsden Juniors, East Manchester Galaxy, West Gorton FC. However, Paul hopes to create its own Beswick based football club in the near future. With a passion for football and his community, Paul also works hard to put pre-loved football boots back into the community through his Rebooted scheme.
Step up for Pd Coaching
Paul is looking for local businesses to sponsor his football sessions. Support will cover equipment, hiring facilities, and coaching costs.
