What your player learns with us, how we train, and why it makes them a better player in futsal and on the outdoor field.
The game has four moments. Formations change with age, level and opponent, but how we play in each moment never does.
We keep the ball for a reason: to create space and go at the opponent's goal, not just to pass it around.
The moment we lose it, we work together to win it right back, or get organized and protect our goal.
We press to win the ball close to their goal. If we can't, we steer the opponent toward the sideline, where we trap them.
If the space is there, we attack straight away. If not, we keep the ball calmly while the team gets back into shape.
Every FFA player works on these, in every session. They're the decisions and habits that separate good players from great ones.
Move to give a teammate a passing option: come short when they're under pressure, spread out when they have time.
The right speed, to the teammate's correct foot. Quick give-and-gos, and passes that cut through the defense.
Be brave and creative 1v1. Attack the defender's blind side.
Shoot early and on target, and always attack the far post for rebounds.
Take the first touch with the sole, in the direction you want to go, with your body open to see the field.
Close down at an angle that pushes the attacker onto their weaker foot and toward the sideline.
Stay between your player and the goal, and stay compact behind the ball as a team.
Read the pass before it happens and step into the lane to steal it.
Talk to teammates, especially the player with the best view, and know when to step up or hold back.
Low, intense futsal stance. Block the shot or pass, then win the ball cleanly.
Futsal is a small field with fewer players, so every principle shows up again and again. These habits go straight back to your outdoor team.
Whatever the age group, every session follows the same standards. Here's what your player can expect.
Every session is designed ahead of time by our Director, with clear goals, and shared with all coaches before training.
No standing in lines. Fast rotations and quick team selection keep everyone playing.
After a few practice reps, every exercise becomes a game with winners and losers. Players learn to compete every day.
Goalkeepers get specific training at the start of every session, and younger keepers can stay for extra work.
Our Director leads the curriculum and rotates through every group, so players learn from several ILFFA coaches over the season.
Players learn by playing, so we rotate as evenly as possible. Only the final minutes of a close game are the exception.
We don't just tell players what to do. We help them understand it, so they can make the right decision on their own in a game.
See the season schedule, meet the coaches, or start on the training videos at home.
