Futsal Skills Development

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 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 K through Grade 8 and as sessions offering grade and age-appropriate tactical training and skills development, as well as specialty clinics for players interested in improving specific aspects of their game.

Futsal Curriculum: The Winter Futsal Curriculum used for these sessions is centered around player development and enjoyment of the game. As a club, we aim to develop skilled, confident and creative soccer players in a FUN, positive learning environment teaching them all aspects of the game based on the four pillars of players development (Technical, Tactical, Physical & Psychological skills). Sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual player in the session and will cover topics such as Ball Mastery, passing & receiving, 1v1 attack & defense, speed, finishing and small sided games.

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.

Basics of 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
• NGS Skills Development Training Jersey – We recommend players wear the NGS Skills Development Training Jersey, but it is not required. The shirt may be purchased in our online store for $20 and will be shipped directly to you.

2023 – 2024 Details

This winter, we will offer two six-week sessions. There is no training during public school holidays. (See dates below.) Space is limited to 10 – 12 players per group and we expect the program to fill up quickly.

Only register if your child is 100% committed to participating. Registrants of the Winter Futsal Skills Development program are NOT eligible for refunds, with the following exceptions:

Schedule Changes: The skills development schedule is subject to minor changes depending on registration numbers and gym availability. If we change the session times or dates, registrants with a conflict may withdraw without penalty.

Illness or injury: If a player has a season-ending injury or illness, she may receive a pro-rated refund. A note from a doctor must be submitted within two weeks of the injury.