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FA Coaching Futsal: A Beginners Guide 

Its fast, its fun, its Futsal – the new small sided game recognised by FIFA. Now you can learn how this skilful quick game of football is played. What players like Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Robinho, Roberto Carlos and Ronaldinho used to play as young players which provided them with the basis to become some of the world’s best players.

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To support the development of Futsal in England, The FA has devised an introductory six hour coaching course. 


Course Information:
Minimum Age:
16 years

Course Duration: 6 hours

Who is it for:
This course is for individuals wishing to understand more about the techniques required for coaching Futsal. 

Course aims and objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide candidates with an understanding of the techniques and skills related to the game of Futsal. This course will help candidates organise and deliver basic Futsal practices. It will also provide candidates with an introduction to the structure of the game, the laws and the role Futsal can play in developing underlying skills and techniques.

Course Content:
On successful completion of the Beginners Guide, you should be able to: 

  • Develop an appreciation and understanding of the basic techniques related to coaching Futsal 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying fundamental principles related to the game of Futsal 
  • Display a basic understanding of the Futsal Laws of the Game 
  • Develop an understanding of Futsal as a stand alone game in its own right and the significant variances from conventional 5-a-side
  • Develop an awareness of the part Futsal can play in the development of young players


Practical Involvement: Approximately 4.5hrs of the course will involve practical coaching elements on an indoor Futsal court.

Assessment: There is no formal assessment.

Cost: £60.00

How to book:
Please complete the booking form in the related documents section and return or alternatively book online by clicking on the Related Links section.

For more details about the course, please contact our Football Administration Officer Rebecca Boag on 0116 2844956