All things Futsal

[Anonymous]

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FPYCparent wrote:

{Have} you noticed the skill level of your DD and/or her teammates improve after 2 seasons of futsal? I am thinking about having my DD join a futsal team too.

To my **untrained** eye, I haven't seen any improvement in my DD that I can directly attribute to futsal alone. (DD barely looks at a soccer ball at home and would rather sit on the coach watching TV or playing video games. So, she needs any and all structured soccer "time" to show any kind of improvement.)

After the U9 fall NCSL season, the coach decided to direct lots of energy and practice time into individual foot skills during the winter, potentially sacrificing "whole team" development. I'm sure that each girl on the team benefitted from that intense focus on foot skills, some more than others. The team did win the "championships" in each of their futsal seasons, so that gave them some confidence that could be carried over into the subsequent spring.

This is a different subject, but if a kid "barely looks at a soccer ball at home" why do you have her in a competitive level of soccer? I feel like there ought to be a passion for soccer in the kids in the higher levels.

Are you implying that all travel players are passionate about soccer? Do you think all travel soccer players work on their own at home? Not even close! My son is on a U12 DA program and the kids aren't passionate or work at home. Most are naturally gifted and play at this level because they can to be frank. In all fairness, why not, because maybe the passion will come. No sense sitting in rec getting no quality training in general and then at 13 or 14 the kid does become passionate and it's too late.

It’s amazing that your son is able to play U12 DA without practicing at home. It would be impossible for anyone to take his spot if/when he decides to practice at home. He sounds truly gifted. I wish my U11 DD has that ability. She loves soccer and practices at home every other night and still is not the best player on her team. Please share his secret.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FPYCparent wrote:

{Have} you noticed the skill level of your DD and/or her teammates improve after 2 seasons of futsal? I am thinking about having my DD join a futsal team too.

To my **untrained** eye, I haven't seen any improvement in my DD that I can directly attribute to futsal alone. (DD barely looks at a soccer ball at home and would rather sit on the coach watching TV or playing video games. So, she needs any and all structured soccer "time" to show any kind of improvement.)

After the U9 fall NCSL season, the coach decided to direct lots of energy and practice time into individual foot skills during the winter, potentially sacrificing "whole team" development. I'm sure that each girl on the team benefitted from that intense focus on foot skills, some more than others. The team did win the "championships" in each of their futsal seasons, so that gave them some confidence that could be carried over into the subsequent spring.

This is a different subject, but if a kid "barely looks at a soccer ball at home" why do you have her in a competitive level of soccer? I feel like there ought to be a passion for soccer in the kids in the higher levels.

Are you implying that all travel players are passionate about soccer? Do you think all travel soccer players work on their own at home? Not even close! My son is on a U12 DA program and the kids aren't passionate or work at home. Most are naturally gifted and play at this level because they can to be frank. In all fairness, why not, because maybe the passion will come. No sense sitting in rec getting no quality training in general and then at 13 or 14 the kid does become passionate and it's too late.

It’s amazing that your son is able to play U12 DA without practicing at home. It would be impossible for anyone to take his spot if/when he decides to practice at home. He sounds truly gifted. I wish my U11 DD has that ability. She loves soccer and practices at home every other night and still is not the best player on her team. Please share his secret.

I'm sure there are a few DA players who are there on natural talent alone, but they are very, very rare. My son's on a U15 DA and most of his teammates - and opponents - are extremely passionate about the game - and have been that way since they were little. Most do supplemental training on top of their DA commitments, as well as futsal in the winter. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice to play at that level, and the vast majority of them would not be there if they didn't have that drive.

I can see it being possible to make a U12 DA based on natural talent alone but as they age up those players tend to get weeded out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FPYCparent wrote:

{Have} you noticed the skill level of your DD and/or her teammates improve after 2 seasons of futsal? I am thinking about having my DD join a futsal team too.

To my **untrained** eye, I haven't seen any improvement in my DD that I can directly attribute to futsal alone. (DD barely looks at a soccer ball at home and would rather sit on the coach watching TV or playing video games. So, she needs any and all structured soccer "time" to show any kind of improvement.)

After the U9 fall NCSL season, the coach decided to direct lots of energy and practice time into individual foot skills during the winter, potentially sacrificing "whole team" development. I'm sure that each girl on the team benefitted from that intense focus on foot skills, some more than others. The team did win the "championships" in each of their futsal seasons, so that gave them some confidence that could be carried over into the subsequent spring.

This is a different subject, but if a kid "barely looks at a soccer ball at home" why do you have her in a competitive level of soccer? I feel like there ought to be a passion for soccer in the kids in the higher levels.

Are you implying that all travel players are passionate about soccer? Do you think all travel soccer players work on their own at home? Not even close! My son is on a U12 DA program and the kids aren't passionate or work at home. Most are naturally gifted and play at this level because they can to be frank. In all fairness, why not, because maybe the passion will come. No sense sitting in rec getting no quality training in general and then at 13 or 14 the kid does become passionate and it's too late.

It’s amazing that your son is able to play U12 DA without practicing at home. It would be impossible for anyone to take his spot if/when he decides to practice at home. He sounds truly gifted. I wish my U11 DD has that ability. She loves soccer and practices at home every other night and still is not the best player on her team. Please share his secret.

I'm sure there are a few DA players who are there on natural talent alone, but they are very, very rare. My son's on a U15 DA and most of his teammates - and opponents - are extremely passionate about the game - and have been that way since they were little. Most do supplemental training on top of their DA commitments, as well as futsal in the winter. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice to play at that level, and the vast majority of them would not be there if they didn't have that drive.

I can see it being possible to make a U12 DA based on natural talent alone but as they age up those players tend to get weeded out.

U12/pre-puberty 10 and 11-year olds. Yes. Totally possible. At a lot of DA clubs it is still physical attributes. It can take a good a very good athlete with average ball skill and limited soccer iq.

But Once puberty and time at it kicks in, it is nearly impossible for somebody that does not practice outside of regular practice to stay afloat. All top players spend a bulk of their free time practicing---and when you go as far as elite professionals---it's what they live and breathe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FPYCparent wrote:

{Have} you noticed the skill level of your DD and/or her teammates improve after 2 seasons of futsal? I am thinking about having my DD join a futsal team too.

To my **untrained** eye, I haven't seen any improvement in my DD that I can directly attribute to futsal alone. (DD barely looks at a soccer ball at home and would rather sit on the coach watching TV or playing video games. So, she needs any and all structured soccer "time" to show any kind of improvement.)

After the U9 fall NCSL season, the coach decided to direct lots of energy and practice time into individual foot skills during the winter, potentially sacrificing "whole team" development. I'm sure that each girl on the team benefitted from that intense focus on foot skills, some more than others. The team did win the "championships" in each of their futsal seasons, so that gave them some confidence that could be carried over into the subsequent spring.

This is a different subject, but if a kid "barely looks at a soccer ball at home" why do you have her in a competitive level of soccer? I feel like there ought to be a passion for soccer in the kids in the higher levels.

Are you implying that all travel players are passionate about soccer? Do you think all travel soccer players work on their own at home? Not even close! My son is on a U12 DA program and the kids aren't passionate or work at home. Most are naturally gifted and play at this level because they can to be frank. In all fairness, why not, because maybe the passion will come. No sense sitting in rec getting no quality training in general and then at 13 or 14 the kid does become passionate and it's too late.

It’s amazing that your son is able to play U12 DA without practicing at home. It would be impossible for anyone to take his spot if/when he decides to practice at home. He sounds truly gifted. I wish my U11 DD has that ability. She loves soccer and practices at home every other night and still is not the best player on her team. Please share his secret.

I'm sure there are a few DA players who are there on natural talent alone, but they are very, very rare. My son's on a U15 DA and most of his teammates - and opponents - are extremely passionate about the game - and have been that way since they were little. Most do supplemental training on top of their DA commitments, as well as futsal in the winter. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice to play at that level, and the vast majority of them would not be there if they didn't have that drive.

I can see it being possible to make a U12 DA based on natural talent alone but as they age up those players tend to get weeded out.

U12/pre-puberty 10 and 11-year olds. Yes. Totally possible. At a lot of DA clubs it is still physical attributes. It can take a good a very good athlete with average ball skill and limited soccer iq.

But Once puberty and time at it kicks in, it is nearly impossible for somebody that does not practice outside of regular practice to stay afloat. All top players spend a bulk of their free time practicing---and when you go as far as elite professionals---it's what they live and breathe.

Yes, thank you. As a coach, (volunteer coach) I've come across parents who think that improved soccer playing is something they can purchase. Like if they just pay enough to the right person, their kid will become a great player. Without acknowledging the importance of a child having passion/drive for it, and also frequent practice and fitness, not to mention innate ability.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FPYCparent wrote:

{Have} you noticed the skill level of your DD and/or her teammates improve after 2 seasons of futsal? I am thinking about having my DD join a futsal team too.

To my **untrained** eye, I haven't seen any improvement in my DD that I can directly attribute to futsal alone. (DD barely looks at a soccer ball at home and would rather sit on the coach watching TV or playing video games. So, she needs any and all structured soccer "time" to show any kind of improvement.)

After the U9 fall NCSL season, the coach decided to direct lots of energy and practice time into individual foot skills during the winter, potentially sacrificing "whole team" development. I'm sure that each girl on the team benefitted from that intense focus on foot skills, some more than others. The team did win the "championships" in each of their futsal seasons, so that gave them some confidence that could be carried over into the subsequent spring.

This is a different subject, but if a kid "barely looks at a soccer ball at home" why do you have her in a competitive level of soccer? I feel like there ought to be a passion for soccer in the kids in the higher levels.

Are you implying that all travel players are passionate about soccer? Do you think all travel soccer players work on their own at home? Not even close! My son is on a U12 DA program and the kids aren't passionate or work at home. Most are naturally gifted and play at this level because they can to be frank. In all fairness, why not, because maybe the passion will come. No sense sitting in rec getting no quality training in general and then at 13 or 14 the kid does become passionate and it's too late.

It’s amazing that your son is able to play U12 DA without practicing at home. It would be impossible for anyone to take his spot if/when he decides to practice at home. He sounds truly gifted. I wish my U11 DD has that ability. She loves soccer and practices at home every other night and still is not the best player on her team. Please share his secret.

I'm sure there are a few DA players who are there on natural talent alone, but they are very, very rare. My son's on a U15 DA and most of his teammates - and opponents - are extremely passionate about the game - and have been that way since they were little. Most do supplemental training on top of their DA commitments, as well as futsal in the winter. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice to play at that level, and the vast majority of them would not be there if they didn't have that drive.

I can see it being possible to make a U12 DA based on natural talent alone but as they age up those players tend to get weeded out.

U12/pre-puberty 10 and 11-year olds. Yes. Totally possible. At a lot of DA clubs it is still physical attributes. It can take a good a very good athlete with average ball skill and limited soccer iq.

But Once puberty and time at it kicks in, it is nearly impossible for somebody that does not practice outside of regular practice to stay afloat. All top players spend a bulk of their free time practicing---and when you go as far as elite professionals---it's what they live and breathe.

Do girls reach puberty the same time as boys do at at around U13? And is this the age that girls truly differentiate themselves based upon skills and game intelligence and not purely based upon natural talent and physical ability?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FPYCparent wrote:

{Have} you noticed the skill level of your DD and/or her teammates improve after 2 seasons of futsal? I am thinking about having my DD join a futsal team too.

To my **untrained** eye, I haven't seen any improvement in my DD that I can directly attribute to futsal alone. (DD barely looks at a soccer ball at home and would rather sit on the coach watching TV or playing video games. So, she needs any and all structured soccer "time" to show any kind of improvement.)

After the U9 fall NCSL season, the coach decided to direct lots of energy and practice time into individual foot skills during the winter, potentially sacrificing "whole team" development. I'm sure that each girl on the team benefitted from that intense focus on foot skills, some more than others. The team did win the "championships" in each of their futsal seasons, so that gave them some confidence that could be carried over into the subsequent spring.

This is a different subject, but if a kid "barely looks at a soccer ball at home" why do you have her in a competitive level of soccer? I feel like there ought to be a passion for soccer in the kids in the higher levels.

Are you implying that all travel players are passionate about soccer? Do you think all travel soccer players work on their own at home? Not even close! My son is on a U12 DA program and the kids aren't passionate or work at home. Most are naturally gifted and play at this level because they can to be frank. In all fairness, why not, because maybe the passion will come. No sense sitting in rec getting no quality training in general and then at 13 or 14 the kid does become passionate and it's too late.

It’s amazing that your son is able to play U12 DA without practicing at home. It would be impossible for anyone to take his spot if/when he decides to practice at home. He sounds truly gifted. I wish my U11 DD has that ability. She loves soccer and practices at home every other night and still is not the best player on her team. Please share his secret.

I'm sure there are a few DA players who are there on natural talent alone, but they are very, very rare. My son's on a U15 DA and most of his teammates - and opponents - are extremely passionate about the game - and have been that way since they were little. Most do supplemental training on top of their DA commitments, as well as futsal in the winter. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice to play at that level, and the vast majority of them would not be there if they didn't have that drive.

I can see it being possible to make a U12 DA based on natural talent alone but as they age up those players tend to get weeded out.

U12/pre-puberty 10 and 11-year olds. Yes. Totally possible. At a lot of DA clubs it is still physical attributes. It can take a good a very good athlete with average ball skill and limited soccer iq.

But Once puberty and time at it kicks in, it is nearly impossible for somebody that does not practice outside of regular practice to stay afloat. All top players spend a bulk of their free time practicing---and when you go as far as elite professionals---it's what they live and breathe.

Do girls reach puberty the same time as boys do at at around U13? And is this the age that girls truly differentiate themselves based upon skills and game intelligence and not purely based upon natural talent and physical ability?

Is that a serious question? Are you actually a parent and don't know that girls generally go through puberty earlier than boys?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FPYCparent wrote:

{Have} you noticed the skill level of your DD and/or her teammates improve after 2 seasons of futsal? I am thinking about having my DD join a futsal team too.

To my **untrained** eye, I haven't seen any improvement in my DD that I can directly attribute to futsal alone. (DD barely looks at a soccer ball at home and would rather sit on the coach watching TV or playing video games. So, she needs any and all structured soccer "time" to show any kind of improvement.)

After the U9 fall NCSL season, the coach decided to direct lots of energy and practice time into individual foot skills during the winter, potentially sacrificing "whole team" development. I'm sure that each girl on the team benefitted from that intense focus on foot skills, some more than others. The team did win the "championships" in each of their futsal seasons, so that gave them some confidence that could be carried over into the subsequent spring.

This is a different subject, but if a kid "barely looks at a soccer ball at home" why do you have her in a competitive level of soccer? I feel like there ought to be a passion for soccer in the kids in the higher levels.

Are you implying that all travel players are passionate about soccer? Do you think all travel soccer players work on their own at home? Not even close! My son is on a U12 DA program and the kids aren't passionate or work at home. Most are naturally gifted and play at this level because they can to be frank. In all fairness, why not, because maybe the passion will come. No sense sitting in rec getting no quality training in general and then at 13 or 14 the kid does become passionate and it's too late.

It’s amazing that your son is able to play U12 DA without practicing at home. It would be impossible for anyone to take his spot if/when he decides to practice at home. He sounds truly gifted. I wish my U11 DD has that ability. She loves soccer and practices at home every other night and still is not the best player on her team. Please share his secret.

I'm sure there are a few DA players who are there on natural talent alone, but they are very, very rare. My son's on a U15 DA and most of his teammates - and opponents - are extremely passionate about the game - and have been that way since they were little. Most do supplemental training on top of their DA commitments, as well as futsal in the winter. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice to play at that level, and the vast majority of them would not be there if they didn't have that drive.

I can see it being possible to make a U12 DA based on natural talent alone but as they age up those players tend to get weeded out.

U12/pre-puberty 10 and 11-year olds. Yes. Totally possible. At a lot of DA clubs it is still physical attributes. It can take a good a very good athlete with average ball skill and limited soccer iq.

But Once puberty and time at it kicks in, it is nearly impossible for somebody that does not practice outside of regular practice to stay afloat. All top players spend a bulk of their free time practicing---and when you go as far as elite professionals---it's what they live and breathe.

Do girls reach puberty the same time as boys do at at around U13? And is this the age that girls truly differentiate themselves based upon skills and game intelligence and not purely based upon natural talent and physical ability?

Is that a serious question? Are you actually a parent and don't know that girls generally go through puberty earlier than boys?

Why so rude? The PP was asking girls’ puberty as it relates to soccer. If you don’t know or don’t want to answer, then just ignore the question. Everyone knows that girls reach puberty before boys, but how much does it affect their soccer skills, coordinations, etc.

[Anonymous]

Do the kids wear cleats for futsal? I would assume they wear sneakers but the email mentioned cleats (maybe it was a copy/paste mistake)

[Anonymous]

^im pp it’s obviously my kids first time so I don’t know what shoes to take

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do the kids wear cleats for futsal? I would assume they wear sneakers but the email mentioned cleats (maybe it was a copy/paste mistake)

Is it truly Futsal? If so, it is always played on a hard surface---no cleats.

There is indoor soccer on turf which can have cleats. My kids play in a league where some games are on a court and some are on indoor turf field so they always specify cleats or no cleats. If you are truly confused, bring both.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do the kids wear cleats for futsal? I would assume they wear sneakers but the email mentioned cleats (maybe it was a copy/paste mistake)

Is it truly Futsal? If so, it is always played on a hard surface---no cleats.

There is indoor soccer on turf which can have cleats. My kids play in a league where some games are on a court and some are on indoor turf field so they always specify cleats or no cleats. If you are truly confused, bring both.

Thank you, I’ll take both. The facility has both types, indoor turf and big flat basketball courts. The picture shows some random clip foto of pros on a flat court. Your comment makes me think they will be using all the fields to fit everyone in maybe.

[Anonymous]

For indoor soccer and futsal, it’s best to use turf shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For indoor soccer and futsal, it’s best to use turf shoes.

Turf shoes? For futsal? Turf shoes have mini "cleats" on them, and futsal is on a basketball court. For indoor I agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For indoor soccer and futsal, it’s best to use turf shoes.

Turf shoes? For futsal? Turf shoes have mini "cleats" on them, and futsal is on a basketball court. For indoor I agree.

No turf cleats for futsal. You need a flat indoor soccer shoe like the traditional Adidas Samba—-now there are many brands.

You can filter:
Cleats
Turf shoes
Indoor shoes

Futsal- only indoor shoes. It’s played on a hard court

[Anonymous]

Anyone know anything about the futsal ID weekend for VA?

https://register.htgsports.net/default.aspx?id=7279

why on earth is this $200 for a tryout?