. FORTE WAYNE TOURNAMENT (DECEMBER) .
. REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT, AKRON (JANUARY) .
. GRAND RAPIDS TOURNAMENT (FEBRUARY) .
. ARNOLD FUTSAL CLASSIC, COLUMBUS (MARCH) .
. FUTSAL WITH HEART AND SOLE .
We have two main programs that a player can be a part of: U.S Youth Futsal Development Academy (USYF DA), which is the highest national level futsal program for select age groups (more details under Development Academy); and Heart and Sole Futsal Academy, which is an intense training program offered to players ranging from toddlers to U16.
As an organization we want you to understand that you will definitely receive the promised benefits that come from playing Futsal. We also want you to understand that we don't solely hope to help develop good players; we want to help develop positive habits beyond the court. We will set expectations and challenging objectives for players to achieve. We want to teach children how to be composed, exude positivity, and create an environment that allow children to express themselves- while having fun. If you want to know more about Futsal, scroll below.
. Quick Registration!.
With a diverse staff from different parts of the world, we are prepared to develop, challenge, and improve a soccer players skills and knowledge through Futsal. Register with the links below!
. WHAT IS FUTSAL?? .
Futsal is a 5v5 version of Soccer played on a small sized court, with a smaller and heavier ball. For decades it has been a popular and loved sport mostly in South America and Southern Europe. These countries Include Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, and Spain who are considered to be some of the world's greatest soccer teams.
. BENEFITS OF FUTSAL! .
How many times have you seen children fall apart under pressure in a soccer game? How rare is it to see children making good decision when they don't have the ball? Futsal is beneficial in more than just these aspects. It focuses on how to deal with pressure in tight spaces. It focuses on close ball control, good tactical awareness, foot-skill development, close ball control, the importance of creating space, and- most importantly- having fun and being free enough to express oneself.
Quotes from some well-known players:
"As a little boy in Argentina, I played futsal on the streets and for my club. It was tremendous fun, and it really helped me to become who I am today." - Lionel Messi
"During my childhood in Portugal, all we played was futsal. The small playing area helped me improve my close control, and whenever I played futsal I felt free. If it wasn't for futsal, I wouldn't have been the player I am today." - Cristiano Ronaldo
Reference: FIFA.com. (2012, October 30). The football greats forged by futsal. Retrieved from https://www.fifa.com/futsalworldcup/news/y=2012/m=10/news=the-football-greats-forged-futsal-1798909.html