The Academy

‘Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.’

Location: Education Village, Salters Lane South, Darlington, DL1 2AN

Day/Time: Varies depending on age group. Please contact us for specific details.

Age: 3+

Kit requirements: Appropriate clothing, trainers / football boots, shin pads, drink

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‘I love Futsal. What I love is the skill with the ball, the intensity of the moves, the side steps, the blocks, the passing.’

Andres Iniesta, Ex Barcelona & Spain World Cup Winner 2010

‘Futsal is an excellent way for children to develop their skills and understanding of the game. My technique and my dribbling skills came from playing Futsal.’

Ronaldinho, Brazil World Cup Winner & FIFA World Player of the Year

‘In Portugal, all we played growing up was Futsal. The smaller court helped my footwork skills, the nature of the game made me feel so free when I played. If it wasn’t for Futsal I would definitely not be the player I am today.’

Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus & Portugal

‘Futsal is a great game in itself and for young players to transfer the skills they learn to Football. It’s fast, end-to-end with lots of opportunity to get touches of the ball which players of all ages love.’

Gareth Southgate, England Manager.

‘As a kid I grew up playing the informal free-flowing style of Futsal from 4v4 to 5v5. The fast paced attacking style of play has truly helped shape me into the player I am today and how I perform on the pitch.’

Jadon Sancho, Borussia Dortmund & England

‘As a boy in Argentina I played Futsal on the streets and for my club. It was tremendous fun and it really helped me to be who I am today.’

Lionel Messi, Barcelona & Argentina

‘Futsal has been very important in my life. In developing my technique, quick thinking, short movements. I think Futsal is fundamental in a Footballers career. It was very important in mine.’

Neymar, Paris St Germain & Brazil

‘When playing Futsal I needed extremely good feet, because you’re always attempting to beat opponents in the minimum of space. I loved the challenge of playing on such a small pitch.’

Ronaldo, Brazil World Cup Winner & FIFA World Player of the Year

‘Futsal requires players to think and act fast. The constraints of the game require all players to make good decisions under high pressure. You can really see why many Footballing greats have grown up with the game as a constant part of their development.’

Michael Skubala, England Futsal Head Coach