Ontario Soccer is excited to announce the Futsal Coach Education Pathway.
Futsal is the official FIFA and UEFA version of indoor 5-a-side soccer and the only internationally recognized small-sided game. There are proven benefits to playing futsal for the overall skill development of young players, with particular emphasis on their physical literacy as well as fundamental technical skills such as dribbling, passing and ball control. Futsal is played on a court surface, as opposed to traditional soccer that is played on grass and/or artificial turf.
The sport of Futsal is a key priority for Ontario Soccer, as identified in its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, with the overarching aim to grow and develop the sport through programs, services and new initiatives.
In this online training, coaches will learn about futsal and why to play it, its origins and basic rules, as well as the core skills required to play.
The Introduction to Futsal is an asynchronous online training available through the SmarterU platform in both English and French. The training takes approximately one hour and is recognized with a certificate of completion. The Introduction to Futsal module is the first step in developing a coach education pathway for futsal coaches in Canada.
Cost: $31.50
Application and Registration:
To complete course, click here.
Overview: The Ontario Soccer Futsal Certificate (Practical Date) is focused on supporting coaches interested in learning about the game of futsal.
Course Duration: 9 hours
Course Fee: $325
Learning Environment:
Licence Validity:
Upon successful completion of the Ontario Soccer Futsal Coach Certificate (Practical) the coach will receive a coaching licence valid for five (5) years. The licence may be maintained by following the Ontario Soccer Maintenance and Renewal Process.
Pre-requisite:
Location: Aurora, Ontario
In-person On-court Learning at Cardinal Carter, 210 Bloomington Rd, Aurora, ON L4G 0P9
Date: March 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Application and Registration:
To apply for the Ontario Soccer Futsal Coach Certificate, use the following Jotform.
Overview: The Ontario Soccer Futsal D Diploma is focused on supporting coaches interested in learning about the game of futsal that have a base knowledge and coaching within league play or Futsal Cup.
Course Duration: 35 hours
Course Fee: $750
Learning Environment:
Licence Validity:
Upon successful completion of the Ontario Soccer Futsal D Diploma the coach will receive a coaching licence valid for five (5) years. The licence may be maintained by following the Ontario Soccer Maintenance and Renewal Process.
Pre-requisite:
Application and Registration:
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