ELITE FUTSAL ACADEMY

The origin of Futsal (Five-a-Side Soccer) can be traced back to Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930 when Juan Carlos Ceriani devised a five-a-side version of soccer  for youth competion in YMCAs.  The game is played on basketball-sized courts, both indoors and out without the use of sidewalls.

The game is frequently referred to as Five-A-Side or Mini-soccer.  Once Ceriani got the ball rolling, Futsal gained rapid popularity throughout South America, particularly in Brazil.  The skill developed in this game is visible in the world-famous style the Brazilians display outdoors on the full-sized field.  Pele, Zico, Socrates, Bebeto and other Brazilian superstars developed their skill playing Futsal.  While Brazil continues to be the Futsal hub of the world, the game is now played, under the auspices of FIFA, all over the world, from Europe to North and Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and Asia and Oceania.

Coach Parks has top level experience, playing for the top futsal clubs here in the USA and the world, Coach Parks played in Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, and Spain. Coach Parks was the captain of the USA U20 Futsal National Team and continues to play at the highest level, his high energy and love for the game makes every practice intense, informative, and fun! 

If you don’t believe futsal can mould superstars, that means you don’t believe in the talent and greatness of the following players: 

• Pele
• Ronaldinho
• Lionel Messi
• Cristiano Ronaldo 
• Iniesta
• Kaka
• Xavi 
• Fabregas 
• Zico 

All of these legends honed their skills playing futsal. Some of them have even crdited futsal for shaping their abilities. 

“Futsal was important in helping to develop my ball control, quick thinking, passing…. also for dribbling, balance, concentration…. Futsal was very, very important, no doubt” - Pele

“During my childhood in Portugal, all we played was Futsal. The small playing area helped me improve my close control, and whenever I played Futsal I felt free. If it wasn’t for Futsal, I wouldn’t be the player I am today.” - Cristiano Ronaldo 

“Football & Futsal have a lot in common … There are different tactics and moves, but there is the same essence of mastering the ball, combining and making quick decisions.” - Iniesta 

Our teams competes at the highest level, we proudly compete in premier events that serve the stage for talent, enthusiasm, and the competitive spirit intrinsic to this exhilarating sport. Our comprehensive development programs continue to empower the next generation of futsal athletes, Elite Futsal Academy reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering the growth of the sport and creating opportunities for players at all levels.