By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
November 14, 2024-Are you ready for some futsal? Certainly you are as futsal is a great skill developer by enhancing ball control, passing, dribbling, vision and running off the ball. Played 5 vs. 5, the goalkeepers get an intense workout too. Futsal’s increased popularity comes from players using these skills that they acquired in the indoor winter season when they return to playing outdoor soccer in March.
New York Futsal is back this winter with gymnasiums in Uptown Manhattan at Joan of Arc School, PS/MS 57, The Anderson School and the Tito Puente Educational Complex from December 1 to March 8. Each team plays nine games plus there are playoffs in March. The league has been affiliated with the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) since its inception in 2010. Futsal every day of the week as games will be played on weekends and training around that, just taking a break for the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.
Coaching Director Hugo Alexio is back as well as UEFA coaches from Spain and Belarus plus longtime New York Futsal coach Jaime Arias is there to help with the training sessions. Referees are needed too!
Remember that if your children are not playing in an ENYYSA-affiliated league or tournament, then they are not covered by our insurance, and chances are, they are not covered by any insurance. Always ask about the insurance coverage before registering your children or team. And unlike like most other indoor leagues, New York Futsal has certified referees and heat in the gymnasiums.
Log on to https://www.newyorkfutsal.com to register. For more info, go to that website or phone New York Futsal’s Leslie Hamer at 917-861-9782.
With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/