Winter Futsal Skills Program

Winter 2026 – 2027

Registration opens in TeamSnap at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, October 28. Although we expect the program to fill up quickly, please only register if your child is 100% committed to participating.

About the Skills Program

Newton Girls Soccer offers multiple ways for motivated girls to improve their soccer skills and become better players. The Skills Development (SD) Program was created expressly for this purpose. Girls in the SD Program get an extra hour of practice every week and player-focused training by the NGS Professional Coaching Staff. The SD Program is open to all players in PreK through Grade 8.  We offer grade and age-appropriate tactical training and skills development, as well as specialty clinics for players interested in improving specific aspects of their game.

What to Expect

As a club, we aim to develop skilled, confident and creative soccer players in a FUN, positive learning environment. The winter curriculum is designed to develop soccer skills through Futsal. Players will receive instruction at a level that will both challenge them and ensure that they have fun. Our professional, qualified coach and assistants will cover different topics each week, focusing on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, receiving, and finishing. Small group sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual player in the session. We accept 12 – 16 participants per session to keep our player to coach ratio low.

Fee

$220 for a 6-week session

To request a $20 multiple participant discount for siblings participating in the skills program, please email the NGS Registrar BEFORE paying. The discount will NOT apply automatically and cannot be retroactively applied or credited.

About Futsal

Aside from being fun, Futsal can be great for soccer development. The fast-paced, smaller play style forces focus on ball control and technique that can greatly enhance your performance in a traditional soccer game. In addition, the game regularly brings players into one-on-one situations that require them to think quickly and creatively to beat their opponent.

What is Futsal

Benefits of Futsal

Futsal Positions

Futsal Formation

Futsal Rules

Equipment

• Ball – Futsal incorporates a low bounce ball which further helps develop a player’s technique and skill. Players aged 12 and older use a size 4 ball.  Players aged 11 and younger use a size 3 ball.
• Indoor soccer shoes – Players are advised to purchase indoor soccer shoes that are designed to deliver traction and comfort for fast play on hardwood surfaces during the small-sided game. Otherwise, players should wear sneakers.
• Shin Guards
• Soccer socks

Meet Our Coaches

NGS ProCoaches will run all sessions.

Locations

Franklin Elementary School Gym, 125 Derby St, Newton, MA 02465

Bigelow Middle School Gym, 42 Vernon St, Newton, MA 02458

Schedule

This winter, we will offer two six-week sessions. There is no training during public school holidays (Dec 26 – Jan 4, Jan 18, Jan 30, Feb 15 – 20).

Grades PreK - K

Saturdays

10:00 - 11:00 am

Bigelow School

Dec 5, 12, 19
Jan 9, 16, 23

Feb 6, 27
Mar 6, 13, 20, 27

$220

Grades 1 & 2

Mondays

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Franklin School

Nov 30
Dec 7, 14
Jan 11, 25
Feb 1

Feb 8, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22

$220

Grades 1 & 2

Tuesdays

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Franklin School

Dec 1, 8, 15
Jan 5, 12, 19

Jan 26
Feb 2, 9, 23
Mar 2, 9

$220

Grades 3 & 4

Mondays

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Franklin School

Nov 30
Dec 7, 14
Jan 11, 25
Feb 1

Feb 8, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22

$220

Grades 3 & 4

Tuesdays

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Franklin School

Dec 1, 8, 15
Jan 5, 12, 19

Jan 26
Feb 2, 9, 23
Mar 2, 9

$220

Grades 5 & 6

Mondays

8:00 - 9:00 pm

Franklin School

Nov 30
Dec 7, 14
Jan 11, 25
Feb 1

Feb 8, 22
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22

$220

Grades 5 & 6

Tuesdays

8:00 - 9:00 pm

Franklin School

Dec 1, 8, 15
Jan 5, 12, 19

Jan 26
Feb 2, 9, 23
Mar 2, 9

$220

Grades 7 & 8

Saturdays

11:00 - 12:00 pm

Bigelow School

Dec 5, 12, 19
Jan 9, 16, 23

Feb 6, 27
Mar 6, 13, 20, 27

$220