Coaching Futsal: NSCAA Level 1 Futsal Diploma Manual

The black and white edition of the 'Coaching Futsal' manual includes 30 activities covering including: ball mastery, dribbling, take-on and escape moves, passing combinations, attacking patterns, defensive organization, build-up play through lines of the team, counter attacks and much more. Futsal is a fast paced, action-packed, electrifying game with many similarities to soccer and can be played indoors and outdoors. Originally played almost exclusively in a South America, the popularity of men's Futsal has rapidly evolved in many countries over the past 10 years. 'Futsal fever' is also catching on in USA. Recognizing numerous technical and tactical benefits transferable to soccer, US Soccer recently mandated all Boys Development Academies, the elite level of youth soccer in America, must enter a 'Futsal Period' each January/February. Youth player development will also receive a major boost with the imminent arrival of two professional men's leagues, a positive step in promoting the sport and developing an aspirational goal for young Futsal players. Promisingly, Soccer clubs around the country are also introducing 'Futsal training periods' and entering boys and girls teams into regional and national Futsal leagues/tournaments. With the popularity and awareness for Futsal gaining great momentum, National Soccer Coaches Association of America in association with U.S. Futsal recognizes the importance of supporting the game with convenient and affordable coaching education opportunities. Together we have introduced the NSCAA Level 1 Futsal Diploma (Spring 2016) and an NSCAA Instructor Program (Winter 2016). This coaching manual follows the NSCAA Level 1 Futsal Diploma format and can be used by a candidate to support the learning experience. Equally, the manual is a useful tool for coaches and coaching directors seeking to introduce Futsal to their team or club.

Since 1988, David has studied and worked in youth education, soccer development and coaching. A former University Professor and CEO of a Youth Sports Company, David has been fortunate to travel extensively in the USA, meeting with coaches and club officials and learning about their approach to player development and coaching. David oversees the NSCAA eLearning program and is Coordinator of NSCAA Club Standards Project. David developed the 5 Stage of Development Pathway, used as a framework for the NSCAA Player Development Curriculum model in 2007 (an adaptation of the LTAD model from Canada). He regularly contributes articles to soccer publications, has written books focusing on player and coach development and presents at national coaching events. In a volunteer capacity David coaches his son and daughter’s soccer teams in the Rhode Island State leagues and the regional New England Premier league. Follow Dave on Twitter: @nscaaeducation. Connect with Dave on LinkedIn and join the NSCAA LinkedIn Group: www.LinkedIn.com and search David Newbery, NSCAA. Email: dnewbery@nscaa.com.