Futsal Academy OPEN Program Info
Futsal Academy OPEN Schedule
Players In Grades 1-6 In our NSCJA & NSCCL “non-Travel” Programs
This program is for players who are new to the game of soccer or currently in our NSCJA or NSCCL “non-Travel” programs.
Please be sure to register for the correct winter futsal program for your child! Selecting the incorrect program or age group may lead to your child being waitlisted.
All Winter programs run between January – March each year with multiple sessions for each age group.
Registration for Winter 2025-2026 Will Open Monday November 10th @ 4pm, with an initial registration window through 11/16*
*Registration Window/Lottery*
Given the overwhelming popularity of some age groups in our Winter programs – we utilize a “lottery” style system for admitting players into the program. When registration opens, players will have a fixed window in which to register for an equal shot of getting a spot in the program.
Upon conclusion of that window we will then draw names in any groups that are oversubscribed before providing acceptances/waitlist updates. Players registered after this drawing will be first come first served for admittance to the program.
+ Learn More About This Program
The Open Session offers both Boys & Girls, grades 1-6 from our NSCCL & NSCJA programs the opportunity to receive supplemental training from the New England Revolution Academy coaching staff over the course of the winter months (January – March). This program is intended for players to play recreational soccer through the game of Futsal and allows players who are motivated to continue their development during the cold months in New England. Players are encouraged to feel comfortable while developing and challenging themselves to improve.
For any questions related to registration, contact admin@needhamsoccer.com
For any questions about our Winter programs, contact doc@needhamsoccer.com
Open Futsal Academy –Winter ’26 Session 1 Schedule
Due to cost restraints around organizing and running these programs we are unable to provide refunds for dropouts, missed or cancelled sessions. Please carefully consider your schedule and registration before signing up for each session!
| 1st Grade Girls Saturday, 8:00 – 9:00am @ Pollard Middle School – Left Gym Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & Feb 7th | 1st Grade Boys Saturday, 8:00 – 9:00am @ Pollard Middle School – Right Gym Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & Feb 7th |
| 2nd Grade Girls Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00am @ Pollard Middle School – Left Gym Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & Feb 7th | 2nd Grade Boys Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00am @ Pollard Middle School – Right Gym Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & Feb 7th |
| 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Saturday, 10:00 – 11:00am @ Pollard Middle School – Left Gym Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & Feb 7th | 3rd & 4th Grade Boys Saturday, 10:00 – 11:00am @ Pollard Middle School – Right Gym Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & Feb 7th |
| 5th & 6th Grade Girls Saturday, 11:00 – 12:00pm @ Pollard Middle School – Left Gym Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & Feb 7th h | 5th & 6th Grade Boys Saturday, 11:00 – 12:00pm @ Pollard Middle School – Right Gym Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & Feb 7th |
+ What is Futsal?
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided soccer game that is played all across the world. It is a 5v5 small-sided game played on a hard surface, basketball sized court with a smaller, low bounce ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries and without walls.
Futsal places a large emphasis on technical skill in high pressure situations (tight spaces) which translates great to the outdoor game. The sport is a great skill developer as it demands quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin-point passing!
Futsal is played in all the continents of the world by over 100 countries with over 12 million players. Great soccer superstars such as Pele, Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka and Ronaldinho grew up playing the game and credit futsal with helping to develop their skills on the soccer field.
+ Why Futsal?
The top priority of our Futsal Academy is to motivate players in an environment that is conducive to learning. The more pleasure kids derive from their participation, the more they wish to play and practice on their own. While their instinct to play is natural, their affection and appreciation for soccer must be cultivated. Futsal is the foundation to such goals because it:
- Allows players to frequently touch the ball.
- Presents many opportunities to score goals.
- Encourages regaining possession of the ball as a productive, fun and rewarding part of the game where every time you win the ball, you have an immediate opportunity to score!
- Maximizes active participation and minimizes inactivity and boredom.
- Reflects the philosophy of player development expressed not only in our NSC player development philosophies but also state and national coaching schools!
- Eliminates complicated rules such as off-sides that may hinder youngsters from “playing”.
+ Why Futsal With NSC?
Simply put the different Tiers to our Futsal Academy indicate the different programs offered at our 3rd – 6th Grade age groups. Due to the increasing popularity of our Futsal Academy over the past 2 years (since our partnership with the Revolution Academy began) we have been in desperate need of more time and gym space at each of these age groups. Taking into account the feedback from both our members as well as coaches running these Futsal sessions, we saw an opportunity to address 2 major issues with our Futsal Program (wide range of abilities at sessions & large amount of kids stuck on waitlists).
Our professional coaches will create an atmosphere that will very much allow for the game to be the teacher. In order to foster an environment conducive to learning as described above, players will be encouraged to play with freedom, creativity & imagination. Our ultimate goal is to allow the players to have fun with the game and to help cultivate a passion and love for the beautiful game itself!
As a result NSC experimented at the end of the winter 2019 Season with a “BAYS Invitational Futsal Session” aimed at current players on our BAYS Travel Teams. This new program would run in addition to our current “Futsal Academy Open Session” which is open to all levels, abilities & whose majority consist of current NSCCL players.
+ What are the Tiers in NSC Futsal Academy?
Needham Soccer Club is proud to partner with the professional coaching staff of the New England Revolution Academy. Both our “Futsal Academy Open Sessions” & “BAYS Invitational Academy” will lead by Director of Coaching & Revolution Academy Technical Director, Matt Murray along with NE Revolution Academy Staff Coach, Edgar Lopez!
With 2 professionally trained coaches leading session’s right here in Needham, NSC is doubling down on our strong belief in using the game of Futsal to develop soccer players and maximizing the benefits for your child with NSC beyond Futsal! Benefits that include.
- Cost effective pricing for Professional Coaching instruction from the NE Revolution Academy!
- Time effective sessions as each session runs 1 hour & takes place right here in Needham!
- Player Identification and Developmental movement possible with multi-tiered program.
- Age & skill appropriate options with “Open” & “Invitational” Sessions where Professional Coaches can track and move players in order to make the best environment possible and challenge players according to their desire, development & current level of play.
