Futsal Coaching

Andy Reading gives FIFA an expert view on Goalkeepers in futsal

Andy Reading gives FIFA an expert view on Goalkeepers in futsal

6th July 2020 2020
Andy Reading talks to FIFA.com through goalkeeping in futsal and the England coach is himself a former professional futsal keeper. He assesses key attributes and identifies the world’s best.
The Box Plus/ Minus (PBM) metric to estimate a player's contribution to the team

The Box Plus/ Minus (PBM) metric to estimate a player’s contribution to the team

5th July 2020 4489
The Box Plus/Minus is a box score-based metric that estimates a player's contribution to the team when that player is on the court
The goalkeeper influence on ball possession effectiveness in futsal

The goalkeeper influence on ball possession effectiveness in futsal

5th May 2020 3060
Aim of the study: Identify which variables best predict success in futsal ball possession when controlling for space and task-related indicators, situational variables, and the participation of the goalkeeper as a regular field player or not (5 vs. 4 or 4 vs. 4).
England Futsal legend Stuart Cook takes on a new challenge at Bolton Futsal Club

England Futsal legend Stuart Cook takes on a new challenge at Bolton Futsal Club

28th April 2020 2790
Bolton Futsal Club announced today that they have appointed Stuart Cook their assistant 1st team coach and Director of coaching.
The Influence of a Futsal Goalkeeper as an Outfield Player on Defensive Subsystems in Futsal

The Influence of a Futsal Goalkeeper as an Outfield Player on Defensive Subsystems in Futsal

28th April 2020 4086
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the Futsal goalkeeper as an outfield player on defensive subsystems in the team sport of futsal.
Social media sensation 7 year old Hudson Hogsett

Social media sensation Futsal player Hudson Hogsett

28th April 2020 5669
Today, we are interviewing the father of social media sensation Hudson Hogsett, Ron Hogsett, the social media sensation whose video was watched by over 4.5 million people on Futsal Focus Facebook page.
A first approach to talent identification in Oceania: Anthropometric and physiological characteristics of Melanesian futsal players

A first approach to talent identification in Oceania: Anthropometric and physiological characteristics of Melanesian futsal players

18th April 2020 1711
Futsal Research: This study assessed the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of elite Melanesian futsal players in order to determine the best performance predictors.
Resistance Training on Physical Performance of Under-20 Futsal Players

Resistance Training on Physical Performance of Under-20 Futsal Players

17th April 2020 1749
Futsal Research: Resistance training (RT) is an effective methodology to improve the physical performance of athletes. However, up to now, no studies have addressed the RT benefits in under-20 futsal players.
Damon Shaw "We need coaches that really immerse themselves in the game"

Damon Shaw “We need coaches that really immerse themselves in the game”

1st April 2020 1670
Damon Shaw has been a pioneer of futsal coaching in the UK since 2005 and what began, like most people, as a hobby has now turned into a career with experiences in Spain, England, Malta and now Malaysia.
Free Futsal Webinar with Coach Xavier Closas from FC Barcelona

Free Futsal Webinar with Coach Xavier Closas from FC Barcelona

28th March 2020 2268
LIVE this Saturday March 28th go to the Windy City Futsal Facebook page to have an opportunity to ask questions to Futsal & Soccer Leaders from Europe.