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Coaching Development
The Brazilian model , by Mauricio Marques. Marques is the former Futsal Qld Director of Coaching and currently Brazilian Football Association Consultant
Quotes from leading professionals and from parents about futsal "Coaching Futsal to juniors is so enjoyable for the teacher as well as the children. Small sided activities in enclosed areas enable the children to touch the ball a lot. With maximum participation there is no boredom."
"Futebol de Salăo, and the modern FIFA version Futsal, is credited with being an influencing factor in producing the players of world class Brazilian teams. Like many Brazilian boys, playing Futsal in schools and in the streets of Rio was the highlight of my youth"
"Because the sport is a great skill developer, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, and accurate passing, it is an exciting game for children and adults of both sexes."
"Futsal is a wonderful teacher of ball mastery and field vision. It's a simple game devoid of complex rules, such as off side, that can deter youngsters from playing football."
"Never has the basics been so easy to master ... dribbling, passing, shooting, field vision ... and it is so much fun."
"Playing Futsal is like playing squash. It is easy to master initially but is played on many levels. It caters for all genders ages and abilities. It's a game of physical chess."
"We simply cannot believe Futsal is not played in every school in Australia”
"Futsal is a non contact, safe and fun sport which helps diminish the stereotypical view of football being a boys sport. It brings girls and boys together in a unique environment".
"We play Futsal in our school and the students love it. It is the perfect game for our play grounds."
"The Dal Ponte Academy has hit on the right coaching philosophy with its Junior Futsal programme. Winning is de-emphasised and parents are discouraged from shouting from the side lines. Optimal learning takes place in a non competitive fun environment.”
"Futsal will help develop soccer like rugby sevens and touch helped rugby."
"Every aspiring Ronaldo should have a ball to play with in his playground."
“Playing Futsal in an enclosed area naturally teaches children the pass and move concept. The Dal Ponte Academy program is the perfect teacher of ball mastery for children aged 14 and under.”
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