The RBFC Futsal Skills Clinic is designed to elevate young futsal players’ abilities. Our expert coaching staff will focus on developing fundamental skills, improving agility and enhancing overall futsal game understanding through the dynamic and fast-paced nature of futsal.
Training will be held once per week on Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00 PM at Fieldhouse Sudbury. There is no training on Thursday 2/22 due to February school vacation week. The RBFC Futsal Skills Clinic is open to male and female players born 2017 - 2012.
Program Highlights
Skill Development: our curriculum is crafted to enhance individual technical skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control.
Agility Training: futsal's quick-paced nature is ideal for improving agility and reflexes, helping players become more dynamic on the court.
Game Intelligence: players will develop a deeper understanding of strategic gameplay, decision-making and positional awareness.
Professional Coaching: our certified coaches are dedicated to the growth of young talent and fostering a love for the game.
Futsal offers a unique and exciting experience that can greatly enhance a player's skills, fitness, decision-making abilities and overall enjoyment of the game of football.
The RBFC Futsal Program offers weekly training at the Meadowbrook School in Weston from November - February. Teams participate in the MA Futsal’s league from December - February.
Benefits of Futsal
Skill Development
Futsal emphasizes ball control, close ball skills, and quick decision-making due to the smaller playing area and fewer players on each team. Players get more touches on the ball, leading to improved dribbling, passing, shooting, and overall technical skills.
Fitness & Endurance
Futsal involves constant movement, accelerations, decelerations, and changes of direction. Players often cover a significant distance during a match, leading to improved cardiovascular fitness, agility, and stamina.
Injury Prevention
The reduced physical contact and lower impact nature of futsal compared to outdoor football can contribute to a lower risk of certain injuries. The smaller playing area also limits high-speed collisions and reduces the likelihood of severe collisions with other players.
Decision Making
The fast-paced nature of futsal requires players to think quickly and make split-second decisions. This helps in improving cognitive abilities, spatial awareness, and the ability to read the game effectively.
Boosts Creativity
The smaller playing area and increased pressure from opponents require players to be creative and think outside the box. Futsal nurtures improvisation, innovative play, and the development of individual skills.
Social Benefits
Futsal provides an opportunity for social interaction, teamwork, and building friendships with teammates. It can be played at various levels, from recreational to competitive, allowing people of different ages and skill levels to participate and enjoy the sport.
Improves Teamwork
Futsal encourages teamwork and cooperation since players have limited space to operate in. Teammates must communicate effectively, move in sync, and make quick combinations to create scoring opportunities
Builds Confidence
Futsal's fast-paced and dynamic nature challenges players to take risks, try new techniques, and make split-second decisions. As players develop their skills and see their progress, it boosts their confidence both on and off the court.