FUTSAL
Futsal - Fall 2025
VanU is excited to launch our 7-week Introduction to Futsal program designed specifically for players born in 2014 and 2015.
Wednesdays: 29th October, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November, 3rd, 10th December
7pm – 8pm – 2014 & 2015 Born Boys
Location: Queen Elizabeth Elementary School
Fees can be found on our Fees page.
Futsal
This is not indoor soccer—it is a proper futsal program that emphasizes:
Technical Skills
Ball Mastery: More touches per player due to the smaller court and fewer players.
First Touch: Players must control the ball quickly under pressure.
Dribbling & Footwork: Tight-space control using all parts of the foot.
Passing Accuracy: Short, quick passes sharpen technique.
Finishing: Frequent shooting opportunities with smaller goals force precision.
Tactical Awareness
Decision-Making: Faster pace means players must read the game and act quickly.
Creativity: Encourages improvisation and problem-solving in tight spaces.
Patterns of Play: Understanding movement, support, and rotation.
Defensive Awareness: Learning to defend 1v1 and as a unit in small spaces.
Physical Development
Agility & Speed of Movement: Quick transitions between attack and defense.
Coordination & Balance: Frequent changes of direction and ball manipulation.
Endurance in High Intensity Bursts: Builds fitness in a way that mirrors soccer’s demands.
Psychological Growth
Confidence on the Ball: Players take more risks with repeated touches.
Composure Under Pressure: Making decisions when time and space are limited.
Competitiveness: High-tempo environment pushes players to stay engaged.
This program blends individual development with team-based training and uses official weighted futsal balls to ensure the most authentic experience. Over the course of the program, players will not only sharpen their technical skills but also build a deeper understanding of patterns of play, combination movements, and finishing under pressure.