ABOUT US
Founded in 2011 by two brothers, Rafa Rodriguez and Pablo Rodriguez, Futsal Escola is a year-round Brazilian Futsal School proving Authentic Brazilian Futsal training to enhance the development of each player. The school offers National and International Competition opportunities, Community Engagement and Clinics, and inner-city youth soccer programming throughout the year.
The siblings born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil began their coaching careers after playing collegiate soccer in the United States.
With an extensive background in Futsal, the brothers decided a Futsal School would provide the missing component players were missing in the United States, technical development.
UNDERSTANDING OUR APPROACH
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
We place a strong emphasis on fostering a solid foundation in soccer through the dynamic and skill-intensive sport of futsal. Catering to youngsters between the ages of 6 and 10, our philosophy revolves around the belief that honing technical abilities and instilling a deep understanding of the game during the formative years is paramount. By introducing aspiring athletes to the nuances of futsal, a sport played on a smaller, hard court with a smaller, heavier ball, we provide an ideal environment for developing quick thinking, precise ball control, and tactical awareness. This unique approach ensures that our young participants cultivate a strong technical foundation before transitioning to traditional soccer at the age of 11, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to excel on the larger pitch. Futsal Escola is not just a program; it's a transformative journey that lays the groundwork for a successful and enjoyable soccer career.
If you are interested in opening a class in your facility, send us a message!
FUTSAL
These are the most traditional formats. 2:2 for the Black Team and 3:1 for the Read Team. Due to the small space, players must consistently alternate positions in order to create space for themselves and for their teammates. The fast-pace game triggers players to always be prepared for the next move. Your decision has immediate consequences - for good & bad!
SOCCER
This is one of the formations most teams use who currently play 7v7. As you can see inside the yellow and blue squares, part of the 7v7 formation resembles the traditional FUTSAL format.
Since soccer is played on grass, it is MUCH slower than FUTSAL, making the game of soccer easier for our futsal players, as they trained to be one step ahead, at all times. Using FUTSAL as our primary focus gives us the edge no other club currently has.
THE IDEAL PLAYER.
Our goal is to be able to maximize the potential of every player thru the game of Futsal and facilitate the transition to the outdoor game as their final destination in their journey as a soccer player.
The ideal player starts their process on the court before entering outdoor soccer at an early age. With less space, quicker/smaller ball, less players, and more complex decisions, the game of Futsal is ideal for players during their foundation phase.
Players are able to play multiple positions, make quicker decisions, have a higher level of ball mastery and multiple their touches on the ball each training session or games!
As they continue their path down each phase, players aged 14-15 are transitioned carefully to the outdoor game thru our partnered clubs while continuing futsal training once a week throughout the year. During Winter months, older age group teams are formed to compete at a National and International.
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Meet the Team
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Rafa Rodriguez
Director of Coaching
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Danny Dragunaitis
Program Admin
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Angie Dragunatis
Program Coordinator
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Rob Kurzinsky
Athletic Performance Specialist
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Taylor Kuhlman
High School Program Director
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Renato Moral
Head Of Coaching
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Juan Cermeno
Coach
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Raul Canelo
Goalkeeper Coach
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Marco Arrieche
Coach