Sharing Futsal with teachers
Indiana Soccer
Summary
This resource captures Indiana Soccer’s experience in sharing futsal with teachers through the Futsal for All program. It provides practical tips, lessons learned, and insights into how futsal can be introduced in schools as a tool for engagement, physical activity, and skill development. By documenting the process and outcomes, the resource offers principles that other state associations and clubs can use to strengthen their approach when working with schools and teachers to grow futsal, and soccer more broadly.
HOW AND WHEN IT CAN HELP
- For state associations or clubs looking to collaborate with schools.
- To equip PE teachers with simple strategies to deliver futsal.
- As a case study on growing futsal participation at the grassroots level.
- To demonstrate futsal’s value as both a developmental and inclusion-focused sport.
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
It provides both a practical toolkit and a real-world example of futsal implementation. The emphasis on teacher engagement makes this resource highly replicable in other communities.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN USING THIS RESOURCE
- School environments vary; how can you flex your work in schools to account for the local context?
- Building trust and relationships with teachers is critical to success. What strategies can you use to build trust with the teachers you work with?
- How might you ensure the provision of futsal equipment, space, and training in schools is sustained long term?
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR
Indiana Soccer is the governing body for youth and adult soccer in Indiana, offering programming, education, and resources to grow the game. Its mission includes creating inclusive opportunities like futsal, expanding access, and fostering safe environments for players, coaches, referees, and families across the state. To learn more visit Indianasoccer.org
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