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WHY PLAYCFA?

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Real Data. Real Development. Real Futsal.

Central Ohio's Original Futsal Academy Since 2006
 

More than 20 years of developing creative, confident players through the world's game.
 

Backed by parent feedback.
Built on player development.
Driven by a passion for futsal.


 

PARENTS & PLAYERS ARE SEEING THE DIFFERENCE.
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85%

OF CFA PARENTS RATED THEIR CHILD'S IMPROVEMENT IN OUTDOOR SOCCER AS HIGH OR EXCEPTIONAL AFTER ENROLLING IN CFA.

76%

OF CFA PLAYERS SAW BETTER BALL CONTROL AND IMPROVED FIRST TOUCH

67%

OF CFA PARENTS RATED THEIR CHILD'S IMPROVEMENT IN OUTDOOR SOCCER AS HIGH OR EXCEPTIONAL AFTER ENROLLING IN CFA.
0%, YES, ZERO, REPORTED LITTLE OR NO IMPROVEMENT

PARENTS TOLD US THEIR PLAYER RETURNED TO SOCCER WITH:

✓ More confidence

✓ Better first touch

✓ Better decisions

✓ Better vision

✓ More composure under pressure

✓ Greater creativity


 

This isn't marketing.
 

It's what our families are experiencing.

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WE ASKED OUR PARENTS

CFA encourages players to play free and take risks. Jude used to be a kid that played very robotic because he was afraid to make a mistake and come out of the game.

Now I see him comfortably demanding the ball in tight spaces and trying creative solutions. That confidence and CFA swagger has definitely shown up on the big pitch
Higher tactical understanding of gameplay and substantially more confidence with the ball at his feet and willingness to take touches in the right situations.
Foot skills, IQ, scanning.

They comment about Ethan’s ball skills and overall knowledge of game. Also say he knows how to finish around the goal.
The growth Nadia has had both as a futsal and a soccer player thanks to playing with CFA has been undeniable. She’s a goalkeeper in outdoor soccer so CFA has provided her the opportunity to strengthen her technical skills and sharpen skills that goalkeepers may not get to use as often in outdoor. Nadia has not only developed her ball skills but a love for the fun and fast paced game of futsal.
WHY CFA PLAYERS IMPROVE

Most sports ask players to repeat skills.
 
Futsal asks players to solve problems.
 
Every possession requires players to:
• Scan
• Decide
• Communicate
• Support teammates
• Create space
• React
 
Thousands of these moments every season develop players who become more confident, more creative and more intelligent competitors.
 
That's why so many parents tell us they notice the difference when outdoor soccer begins.

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Why We Believe Futsal Works

Today's players spend more time than ever in private training.
 

Private training develops technique.
 

Futsal develops players.
 

There's a difference. Players don't just need more moves.
 

They need to be teammates that know:
 

When to dribble.

When to pass.

When to support.

When to rotate.

When to defend.

When to communicate.

The modern game rewards decision-makers.

Futsal develops decision-makers.


 

WHY FUTSAL AT CFA?

Futsal places players in a fast, complex and constantly changing game environment.
 

The smaller court, reduced number of players and speed of transition create more opportunities to touch the ball, solve problems, communicate and make decisions under pressure.
 

Players cannot simply perform rehearsed moves. They must recognize space, understand teammates, react to opponents and choose the right action in real time.
 

MORE TOUCHES

Players are consistently involved in the game.
 

MORE DECISIONS

The speed of play requires players to process information quickly.
 

MORE PRESSURE

Limited time and space teach composure, control and confidence.
 

MORE CREATIVITY

Players learn to solve problems rather than wait for instructions.
 

MORE COLLECTIVE PLAY

Futsal teaches players how to combine, move, defend and attack as part of a team.

Individual training can develop moves. Futsal teaches players how to play.

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