Is your Club doing Futsal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anyhow, I played soccer for 40 yrs, but yeah, I know nothing. My point is that if a kid plays year round travel already in a structured league, they need some free play time. I did it when I was a kid. Messi did it. Maradona did it. Pete did it. But, hey let’s listen to this clown who just wants to take your money.

It's cold AF during futsal season, and indoor Ys are generally taken up with basketball and other stuff. Where do you recommend that kids do this "free play futsal" you are advocating for? And are you volunteering to organize kids who want to play there all at the same time? If so, great. Let us know what court and when.

I'm sure you wouldn't show. I love the people who talk about pick up and then never can be bothered to take their kid.

[Anonymous]

Anyhow, I played soccer for 40 yrs, but yeah, I know nothing. My point is that if a kid plays year round travel already in a structured league, they need some free play time. I did it when I was a kid. Messi did it. Maradona did it. Pete did it. But, hey let’s listen to this clown who just wants to take your money.


It's cold AF during futsal season, and indoor Ys are generally taken up with basketball and other stuff. Where do you recommend that kids do this "free play futsal" you are advocating for? And are you volunteering to organize kids who want to play there all at the same time? If so, great. Let us know what court and when.


I'm sure you wouldn't show. I love the people who talk about pick up and then never can be bothered to take their kid.

We don't just go, we organize pick up games for my child's team and friends. Some people show, some don't. But we're getting tired of having to do that 100 percent of the time, so we're going to start just limiting to 2 or so kids to do drills, unless someone else takes a turn. But, pretty sure you are just complaining and not doing the same. Oh well.

[Anonymous]

Anyhow, I played soccer for 40 yrs, but yeah, I know nothing. My point is that if a kid plays year round travel already in a structured league, they need some free play time. I did it when I was a kid. Messi did it. Maradona did it. Pete did it. But, hey let’s listen to this clown who just wants to take your money.


It's cold AF during futsal season, and indoor Ys are generally taken up with basketball and other stuff. Where do you recommend that kids do this "free play futsal" you are advocating for? And are you volunteering to organize kids who want to play there all at the same time? If so, great. Let us know what court and when.


It ain't that cold (anymore, that's to climate change - joke). Heck, half the elite teams around here practice outdoor in Feb. Also, knew a guy that set up a pick up league at the local YMCA. It worked nicely. Lots of latino kids came to play as they could afford it. But, yes do what you need to do to help your kid. I'd honestly like to see a setup as follows if it has to be somewhat organized: three sessions a week. 2 practices with coaching focused on individual foot skills mostly (vs. team concepts and trying to "win" a game) and then supervised (coaches) pick up games rotating players in and out. No set teams week to week, just times for the right amount of players to show up to get their hour or two of play in. Creativity and confidence emphasized vs. the coach getting a win or these pay to play tournaments, for a meaningless trophy, etc.


Our Club resumes 3-night per week for (every team in the Club) practices mid-January every winter. My kids have been out there in 28 Degrees, dark, at 9pm at night. It doesn't bother them. In fact, they get hot if they have too many under armour gear/layers on.


What club, if you don't mind me asking?

Yeah, me too. Would be interested if nearby enough.

[Anonymous]

futsal is great for development of field players but doesn't do as much for goalkeepers. Honestly basketball or racquetball are better winter break option for goalkeepers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:futsal is great for development of field players but doesn't do as much for goalkeepers. Honestly basketball or racquetball are better winter break option for goalkeepers.

I disagree. It really depends on the quality of your opponents. If the opponents are really good, the goalie gets a huge workout with quick eyes/hands coordination.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anyhow, I played soccer for 40 yrs, but yeah, I know nothing. My point is that if a kid plays year round travel already in a structured league, they need some free play time. I did it when I was a kid. Messi did it. Maradona did it. Pete did it. But, hey let’s listen to this clown who just wants to take your money.


It's cold AF during futsal season, and indoor Ys are generally taken up with basketball and other stuff. Where do you recommend that kids do this "free play futsal" you are advocating for? And are you volunteering to organize kids who want to play there all at the same time? If so, great. Let us know what court and when.


I'm sure you wouldn't show. I love the people who talk about pick up and then never can be bothered to take their kid.

We don't just go, we organize pick up games for my child's team and friends. Some people show, some don't. But we're getting tired of having to do that 100 percent of the time, so we're going to start just limiting to 2 or so kids to do drills, unless someone else takes a turn. But, pretty sure you are just complaining and not doing the same. Oh well.

Why liit it to just your son's team and friends. Post it on DCUM?

[Anonymous]

I was speaking to another parent during a training session and they didnt seem to comfortable for their child to play futsal indoors. They cited some concerns of indoor sports etc. All legitimate. My perspective was that it would be safe if hosted in a larger venue vs an elementary school gym however the counter argument was that ventilation in general would be the issue vs size of venue.

Just curious what other parents are doing? Assuming some of the risk? Are parents who are letting their child play enforcing facemasks while playing etc? Are some parents opting out of any indoor sports?

Really just looking at this from a indoor sports perspective. Not trying to get into a covid debate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was speaking to another parent during a training session and they didnt seem to comfortable for their child to play futsal indoors. They cited some concerns of indoor sports etc. All legitimate. My perspective was that it would be safe if hosted in a larger venue vs an elementary school gym however the counter argument was that ventilation in general would be the issue vs size of venue.

Just curious what other parents are doing? Assuming some of the risk? Are parents who are letting their child play enforcing facemasks while playing etc? Are some parents opting out of any indoor sports?

Really just looking at this from a indoor sports perspective. Not trying to get into a covid debate.

Some of the highest risk areas have been bars, restaurants and gyms. Futsal feels like a gym for us and not really worth the headaches. It’s warm enough around here most of the winter, so outside soccer makes more sense. The ROI seems petty low, especially if someone is exposed you’ll be sitting out 2 weeks. That’s a good chunk of the futsal season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is Puma Elite still around?

We looked at futsal last year and found a mix between futsal specific clubs and soccer clubs that offer futsal. Any thoughts on which club offers the best training without paying an arm and leg. I am just looking to utilize the winter months to get DDs some strong footskill work. U16 and u15.

No Puma Elite was Gus. He is Great Falls for Futsal this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is Puma Elite still around?

We looked at futsal last year and found a mix between futsal specific clubs and soccer clubs that offer futsal. Any thoughts on which club offers the best training without paying an arm and leg. I am just looking to utilize the winter months to get DDs some strong footskill work. U16 and u15.

No Puma Elite was Gus. He is Great Falls for Futsal this year.

I keep hearing this Gus guys name for futsal...why is he so good and why does he move club to club each year??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is Puma Elite still around?

We looked at futsal last year and found a mix between futsal specific clubs and soccer clubs that offer futsal. Any thoughts on which club offers the best training without paying an arm and leg. I am just looking to utilize the winter months to get DDs some strong footskill work. U16 and u15.

No Puma Elite was Gus. He is Great Falls for Futsal this year.

I keep hearing this Gus guys name for futsal...why is he so good and why does he move club to club each year??

He moves around cuz he’s always trying to make more money He played pro in Brazil. He’s a good technical coach but only really cares about his pocket book. So, don’t hire as a long term outdoor coach, as he’ll only show up half the time, but for a single futsal season or as a side trainer, sure, why not. Your kid will learn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is Puma Elite still around?

We looked at futsal last year and found a mix between futsal specific clubs and soccer clubs that offer futsal. Any thoughts on which club offers the best training without paying an arm and leg. I am just looking to utilize the winter months to get DDs some strong footskill work. U16 and u15.

No Puma Elite was Gus. He is Great Falls for Futsal this year.

I keep hearing this Gus guys name for futsal...why is he so good and why does he move club to club each year??

He moves around cuz he’s always trying to make more money He played pro in Brazil. He’s a good technical coach but only really cares about his pocket book. So, don’t hire as a long term outdoor coach, as he’ll only show up half the time, but for a single futsal season or as a side trainer, sure, why not. Your kid will learn.

I would not read anything into mobility. His teams are invariably competitive.

[Anonymous]

Any thoughts on other futsal programs?

[Anonymous]

My son played travel futsal for Alexandria last year and had a blast. I really hope that they run the program this year, and that they have the kids play outdoors. I've purchased my son thermal long underwear, although that may actually be too warm for when he is playing vs. on the bench.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any thoughts on other futsal programs?

The futsal programs I know of are...Alexandria, DC Hyper, PG Young Boys may have one, First Touch Futsal, NPC used to have one but they may have stopped, Someone mentioned Puma Elite (I don't know anything about these guys. Do they enter tournamnets?), I think there is a group that trains at Manassas Soccerplex. I know there is usually a team called DMV FC that enters tournaments but I'm not sure if they are from a club or a futsal oriented group. That's all I can think of.