Futsal Session II

(Soccer on the Basketball Court)

Divisions, Days and Costs:

1.       Boys                                             Boys                                           Price
   

Start Date:  Monday February 11, 2008

Contact:  Jim Wallace, Kris Steeves or Chris Felber 610-494-3600 ext 23 or

1. James.Wallace@essentialsoccer.com
   

2. Kris.Steeves@essentialsoccer.com
   

3. chris.felber@essentialsoccer.com

The three R's (Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho) all came from Futsal.

The Brazilian soccer super stars have been using Futsal to develop their flair, touch and amazing skills. Soccer's best kept secret is, at last, being discovered by the rest of the world. The heart of Futsal is the smaller, heavier and with reduced bounce special ball. It is designed to force the player to use skills to control it rather than the ball's bounce to move it.

Why should I play Futsal?

If you want to work on your footwork, passing and conditioning, it's a great way to train for your club or high school's outdoor soccer season. By playing Futsal, your trapping, ability to move without the ball in close spaces and positional defending will also greatly improve.

Soccer is not an 11 vs. 11 game, but a series of 5 vs. 5-or less- games all over the field. In other words, outdoor soccer is 25 or 30 Futsal games put onto one field.

About Essential Soccer

The Essential Soccer coaching company grew in the mid 1990's from an idea to provide aspiring young players access to a unique training experience.  That idea has expanded and blossomed into one of the most innovative soccer coaching companies in the land, offering training that is unlikely to be found anywhere else to this day.

Essential Soccer has chosen to slowly grow to ensure that we get the right coach to teach your child. All of our Professional Coaches are steeped in soccer knowledge and have substantial playing experience.  More importantly they have gained quality qualifications and have an in depth understanding of Essential Soccer's coaching curriculum.

1. Jim Wallace
   

Jim has been coaching in the US now for 8 years, helping teams to win state championships and various tournaments.  Jim has worked closely with Charter High School in Delaware and as a State coach for the DE ODP.  He started playing soccer when he was 6 and played all through high school reaching the level of semi-professional.  During his semi-professional years Jim attended college to obtain an H.N.D in sports coaching with sports development.  After his playing career he coached for a professional club St. Johnstone F.C as a development coach before arriving in the US.  His coaching qualification include a Scottish "B" license and up to level 3 of both the children's and youth age groups.

1. Kris Steeves
   

Kris has been coaching for 7 years, gaining qualifications in conjunction with his playing career in Scotland.  Kris has consistently played a high level of soccer for various clubs in central Scotland where he developed and reached semi-pro level.  The highlight of Kris’ playing days was representing his country at U16 level at Futsal; an indoor version of soccer originating from Brazil.  Kris currently holds levels 1, 2 and 3 of both the children’s and youth’s coaching license and a Advanced regional Diploma from the NSCAA.   Along with these qualifications Kris has also participated in a coaching clinic for goalkeepers, resulting in the G certificate for goalkeepers. Kris coaches for his home town club of St. Johnstone FC in both their community and development programs aiding in the selection and development of aspiring talent in the region.  He is also a State coach with Delaware ODP.

1. Chris Felber
   

Chris has been coaching for 8 years and in this time he has completed up to level 3 in both age groups with the Scottish Football Association. Chris also attended college earning a Higher National Diploma in sports coaching with Development. This course included many subjects such as coaching theory, sports psychology, sports management, sports injuries and sports coaching.   Chris also started his own under 13-soccer club and competed in the local league. Chris has participated in soccer at many levels for a number of youth teams and Semi-Professional teams.

Futsal (Five-A-Side Soccer)

What is Futsal?

Futsal is the indoor version of association football (soccer) that is officially sanctioned by football's international governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Its name is derived from the Portuguese futebol de salão, and the Spanish fútbol sala, both of which mean hall football.

Futsal is played between two teams of five players, one of which is the goalkeeper; in addition each team may have a number of substitutes. Unlike some other forms of indoor football, the field is delimited by lines, and not nets or boards which the ball may be played off. The ball used tends to be heavier so promotes better ball control skills as well as passing on the ground. Furthermore the smaller area of play further forces players to improve their skills and decision making.

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4. $895.00 / Team
   

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1. Monday Nights
   

2. Friday Nights
   

3. Thursday Nights
   

4. Wednesday Nights
   

5.       Girls
   

6. Friday Nights
   

7. Tuesday Nights
   

8. Monday Nights

1. U13 - Boys
   

2. U14 - Boys
   

3. JV - Boys
   

4. High School - Boys
   

5. Girls
   

6. U13 - Girls
   

7. U14 - Girls
   

8. High School - Girls

Fax: 610-494-4465

63 Concord Rd - Aston, PA 19014

Top 10 reasons to play Futsal:

1. Rewards:

FIFA's Futsal rewards the same basic skills, tactics and knowledge of the game as the 11v11 outdoor game.

2. Ball Touches:

In a statistical study comparing Futsal to indoor soccer with walls, players touch the ball 210% more often.

3. Ball Control:

With limited space, an out of bounds and constant opponent pressure, improved ball control skills are required.

4. Speed of Play:

With limited space, constant opponent pressure and a 4 second restart rule players learn to play fast to survive.

5. Mandatory Support:

Without a wall as a crutch, players must make supporting runs when their teammates have the ball

6. Continuity of Play:

Action is continuous so players are forced to continue play instead of stopping and letting teammates down.

7. Knowledge:

With four court players and all the basic options of the outdoor game, players understanding of the game is enhanced.

8. Framing the Goal:

The goal and Penalty Area are a perfect size for narrowing the angle so teams learn to frame the goal to score goals.

9. Encouraged Learning:

FIFA's Laws Of The Game of Futsal, encourage playing a skilled game by punishing all physical contact fouls.

10. Fun:

Players enjoy the challenge of playing a fast paced skill oriented game that test their