one simple objective
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In Brasil and all through South America, the lack of full-sized pitch facilities have resulted in generations of kids who've learned the art of football on a small court, playing 5-a-side game known as futebol-de-salao, meaning indoor football. We've seen the results in some of world's finest players for generation after generation coming from the Latin countries.
In 1989 FIFA took on futsal as its official 5s game and has been promoting the game all over the world ever since. No surprise to see some of the early adopter European counties, Spain, Portugal, Italy, producing some of the world's most skilled players. The UK is now starting to really wake up and smell the coffee in seeing futsal as a great new game of football in itself, but also as a very useful development tool for the big brother game as well. All the technique and mental skills learned in playing futsal are completely transferable to the big game. Futsal just provides an exciting way to learn and play football.
Futsal is more like regular football than UK 5-a-side. Futsal is played on a lined court with more upright goals (like hockey / hand-ball). Futsal is also played with less contact allowed and a higher code of conduct than what we see in football today. There's plenty of time in later years for the physical side of a players game to be developed. Without core skills, technique, respect and discipline all well bred into the players psyche and ability, no amount of brut force can really help create professionals of the future. The ball is less bouncy, which allows for greater control and confidence. All in all, its a game focused on skill, pace and physical and mental agility.
More ball touches = increased learning. It's been well proven in independent studies: playing futsal means you touch the ball far more often than in 11s football. So it all seems pretty simple. Smaller pitch, 5 players and the magic low-bounce ball provides for a great game and a great way to learn and enjoy football.
It's hard to argue why kids should not play futsal. If you are reading this, you may likely be a coach, a parent or perhaps a league organiser. Our advice to you - promote futsal. We'd love to help if we can. We're always keen to hear from anyone who'd like to help develop the game.
Coaching Staff in the FPL
FPL coaching staff are qualified FA and UEFA licensed coaches, with
additional FPL Futsal training to make sure you are getting the best
Futsal advice. Coach development sessions are delivered by coaching staff
with years of Futsal experience to International level.
If you are a facility or service provider in the world
of 5-a-side or Futsal, we'd love to talk to you. Please contact us at
academy@thefpl.com to find out
more about our Academy Partner Program.
Here are just some of the Futsal sessions currently offered
Futsal Kick-Start
Introduction to the sport for teams, coaches and providers.The course provides coaches, players and team managers with the basic knowledge required to introduce friends and colleagues to the sport and enable more players to participate in games and leagues.
Duration: ½ Day
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KidStart & Samba Cup
All focused on skill, agility and loads of fun for schools and clubs. KidStart combines coaching and development with the spice of competition introduced to take theory into practice. With competition in schools being more encouraged, the spirit of Futsal makes for a perfect game and development forum. Kids love it. Teachers and parents love it. The non-contact nature of the game makes for the ideal development forum; putting more focus on skill, speed and agility, and thus helps develop greater confidence in every player.View some KidStart Girls learning to Bend It Like Beckham.....
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Conditioning for futsal and football
Improving game skills alone is only half the battle in any sport. Too often, appropriate attention is not given to the right fitness training; training that caters to the specific needs of the growing individual. Age, sex, and body type all play a part in determining how we should develop and train as kids and as adults to meet our own individual needs.Targeted more at the developing physique of the 12-18 year bracket, Football2Fitness is piloting in Kent, starting October 2004. It combines all the skills coaching and match play of the KidStart & Samba Cup, but adds a strong element of fitness and conditioning. With measured performance and testing, kids can enjoy the fun in training as a group while benefiting from individual fitness training, assessment & development.
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Adult Coach Development
The UKs first Futsal Coaching Certificate
Now delivered to FA Football Coaches up and down the country
Delivered at a local venue
Working with County FA and Council Development StaffCoach the Coach - C1
Designed to assist coaches facilitate the development of the game at local and regional level.
In addition to covering the core knowledge available in the Kick Start Course, this course covers the fundamental elements of the indoor game, the transfer of skills, tactics, and physical and mental preparation.Duration: 1 Day
Coach The Coach - C2 - Advanced
Designed to assist coaches facilitate the development of the game at local and regional level. In addition to covering the core knowledge available in the Kick Start Course, this course covers the fundamental elements of the indoor game, the transfer of skills, tactics, and physical and mental preparation.Duration: 1/2 day plus requirement for Team Management experience through league competition.
Drop us a line to get more information on course curriculum and logistics. Courses can be run at your facility, or we can help you source one for the session through our network of facility partners and contacts.
Key Benefits for Academy Partners
- Access to a national network of qualified and experienced Futsal coaches & event managers
- Joint marketing for events and services
- Access to sponsorship funds and discounted equipment and kit for you and your customers
