VO2max Changes in English Futsal Players after a 6-Week Period of Specific Small-Sided Games Training

Daniel Berdejo-def-Fresno has published yet another insightful and informative paper entitled “VO2 Max Changes in English Futsal Players after a 6-week Period of Specific Small-Sided Games Training”.

Berdejo-del-Fresno currently Head of Coaching & Sport Science for the International Futsal Academy as well as England Futsal Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach has worked in conjunction with Richard Moore, Senior Research Fellow from Sheffield Hallam University Sport Industry Research Centre and Markus W Laupheimer, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University of London.

Firmly established as a highly respected coach and sport science specialist within United Kingdom and abroad, Daniel provides a detailed resource and study that analyses the VO2 Max progression and agility (with and without the ball) of English Futsal players during a 6-week period of small sided practice, outlining results that will provide interesting reading in particular for Futsal coaches, fitness professionals and higher education students
Available to read & download now: http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajssm/3/2/1/index.html

New Youth Development Centre Opens

New IFA Youth Futsal Development Centre today opened at Loughborough University based in the newly built Holywell Centre, New Victory Hall, providing young players with the opportunity to play and learn about Futsal.

The International Futsal Academy have numerous Youth Futsal Development Centres across the region tailoring weekly sessions to players aged 5-11 years old, both introducing them to Futsal as well as aiding their development for their football clubs.

Supporting young players to develop fundamental skills and encourage mass participation within Futsal, a sport that is rapidly growing within the United Kingdom and across the world, is essential in helping to produce a new generation of gifted and talented men and women that have grown up playing Futsal on a regular basis.

For more information contact Head of Youth Development, Matt Clarke: matt@internationalfutsalacademy.com

Development and Validation of a New Method to Monitor and Control the Training Load in Futsal

International Futsal Academy Head of Coaching & Sport Science, Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno, has recently published another paper adding to his impressive catalogue of work. With a PhD in Sports Performance and extensive work with National Teams and Governing Bodies, Daniel is highly respected for his research and within sport and exercise science.

Entitled ‘Development and Validation of a New Method to Monitor and Control the Training Load in Futsal: the FUTLOC Tool’, the England Futsal Senior Squad Strength & Conditioning Coach new paper is a fantastic and enlightening resource and a must read for elite futsal coaches, players, sport science & fitness professionals as well students in Higher Education.

Visit and read the paper: http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajssm/3/1/4/index.html

Jay travels to USA to train with California club

International Futsal Academy Player, Jay Broomhall heads to Los Angeles, California this month to train and play with Semi Professional Football Club, Ventura Fusion.

Following a successful year developing within the International Futsal Academy and winning the FA National League Division Two with Loughborough United, Broomhall previously with Birmingham City FC, if successful will make the transition over to American Professional Football Club, Sacramento Republic FC in the United Soccer League.

Broomhall said; “It is a great opportunity and I am looking forward to it. The International Futsal Academy coaches and players have been really supportive and create a fantastic environment at the Academy, taking what I have learned from the IFA can only be positive for my future and career”

‘Developing the Modern Footballer Through Futsal’

Academy Director, Michael Skubala has released his first book entitled, ‘Developing the Modern Footballer Through Futsal’ in partnership with young English writer and Loughborough based Futsal player, Seth Burkett, the author of the popular book ‘The Boy in Brazil’.

In Developing the Modern Footballer through Futsal, England Futsal coach Michael Skubala, and Seth Burkett, detail the ways in which futsal can be used to develop the technical and tactical skills of players of all abilities. Aimed at coaches of all levels and ages, Developing the Modern Footballer through Futsal is a concise and practical book that provides an easy-to-understand and comprehensive guide to the ways in which futsal can be used as a development tool for football. From defending and attacking to transitional play and goalkeeping, this book provides something for everyone and aims to get you up-and-running fast with over 50 sessions included.

The book also includes a chapter from Head of Coaching & Sport Science, Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno (Chapter 6) on Futsal fitness including Anaerobic Fitness, Aerobic Fitness, General Conditioning and more. The book also includes photographs featuring International Futsal Academy players, taken by our official photographer, Matt Withers.

The benefits of futsal have recently entered the mainstream, with initiatives, facilities, and organisations being created, but there are still coaches who are wary of using the sport to develop footballers. In the ever-changing modern game of football, futsal can give players an advantage over others.

The book is now available from Amazon and Kindle for download.

Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno included in Team USA coaching staff

International Futsal Academy Head of Coaching & Sport Science and England Futsal Senior Squad Strength & Conditioning Coach, Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno included in Professional Futsal League Team USA coaching staff for the PFL International Challenge Tournament in Dallas.

The historic event saw PFL Team USA, PLF Team Mexico and Barcelona B come together in a roster of fixtures that provided both high quality Futsal and an exciting spectacle for everyone in attendance. A record 5,179 fans, the largest futsal crowd in US Futsal history, witnessed a nail-biting finish as PFL Team USA narrowly fell 4-3 to FC Barcelona in the inaugural match of the PFL International Challenge powered by USA Futsal.

PFL Team USA followed up their respectful display against the iconic Spanish club, defeating PFL Team Mexico 7-3 on a purpose built outdoor court surrounded by all the sights and sounds of the Los Mavs Festival sponsored by the NBA Dallas Mavericks. The victory earned PFL Team USA (1-1) second place in the three-team, round robin event. FC Barcelona (2-0) swept both national sides while Mexico (0-2) finished winless.

PFL Commisioner, Keith Tozer expressed his delight and gratitude “We brought in some of the most talented coaches from the futsal world; Vava Marques, Cony Konstin, Mark Litton, Otto Orf and Daniel Berdejo-del-Fresno arrived with no ego or agenda but simply to be a part of something historic. I have so much respect for these men and will forever be grateful for what they have done and for their friendship.” The three-day tournament marked the first event of the newly formed Professional Futsal League, which launched this year. League play is scheduled to begin in November 2016 with the league’s first club to be announced next month.