Loughborough Students miss on a second consecutive BUCS gold
Loughborough Students Futsal Club BUCS 1s, including many IFA players and coaches, travelled down to the Copper Box Arena in the London 2012 Olympic Park on the 10th May to play Cardiff University in the BUCS Final, with hopes of making history in a fantastic sporting arena which hosted events such as Handball in the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012. No university team had ever retained the BUCS Futsal Championship, so they were on the edge of glory. 20 or so Loughborough loyal supporters accompanied the squad down to the game with the spirits and expectations high.
The game was a frustrating one, with Cardiff dealing with Loughborough early pressure. Despite this, the lads managed to get to half time with the score 2-2 – it was all to play for. As the second half continued the tension grew and with Cardiff managing to hold on in the last few minutes penalties were inevitable with the score at 4-4. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be for the lads in Purple on the day who were unlucky and probably deserved more out of the game.
It was a sombre occasion in the end, with most of the lads realising this was their chance to make history however this leaves a space open for the future stars of Loughborough Students Futsal Club to write their names in the history books.
Loughborough remain the only University to have won BUSA/BUCS in 3 occasions, and have reached 4 out of the last 5 BUCS Futsal Championship finals
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Two successful CPDs bring coaches and referees closer to futsal
The International Futsal Academy recently organised two successful CPDs, in partnership with the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA and the Leicestershire and Rutland Youth Development Futsal League. In both events, the emphasis was on improving the understanding of the game by both coaches and referees.
On 22nd April, IFA Head Coach Juanan García and Loughborough’s England international James Webb delivered the first one of them at Crown Hills Community College, on developing the modern football player through futsal. 29 coaches and referees attended and for 3 hours learned about the technical aspects of the game.
On 7th May, around the FA Futsal Super League game against Genesis, IFA Coach and FA Tutor James Barlow led a CPD titled Futsal Formations / tactics – a review during real play. After the game, Juanan Garcia and Genesis manager Carlos Codinha discussed with the 38 coaches and referees attending the CPD how the match unfolded tactically.
Both CPDs consolidate the IFA’s commitment to the development of the futsal workforce in Leicestershire and England.
Loughborough and Genesis play a celebration of futsal
Loughborough and Genesis played a memorable match that consolidated some futsal fans, and created some new ones. The game itself, the first leg of the FA Futsal Super League knockout to reach the Grand Finals, was an exciting one. Despite being on top, the Students found themselves 0-3 down against one of the best teams in the country. Loughborough being the youngest squad in the FA Futsal Super League, this should have been the end of the story. However, well drilled by IFA Head Coach Juanan Garcia, Loughborough managed to come back and give Genesis a thriller of a game that left everything open for the return leg. The nearly 500 spectators were thrilled with the emotion and the intensity, despite Loughborough being one goal short and losing 4-5 by full time.
The game served to connect Loughborough Futsal Club to the local community. Mountsorrel Juniors and Blaby Bullets warmed up the event with two U11s games, Thor (Loughborough Sport mascot) entertained the audience, 38 local coaches and referees attended a CPD on match tactics during real play, local restaurant 108 World Buffet served hot food, and IFA player and DJ Steven Dovey made sure the futsal party was felt and heard throghout the Sir David Wallace Centre for Sport. Nearly 500 people were there and further 500 watched the live streaming.
Altogether, this was a great futsal party and a vindication for Loughborough, that consolidates its home pitch as Britain’s most vibrating hub for futsal and a place that delivers top quality futsal entertainment when it matters. For Loughborough Futsal Club, the competitiveness a team 100% formed by Loughborough students and graduates showed, capable of facing the best teams in the country, highlights the Club’s and the IFA’s development model is still unrivalled in England.
New places made available for 7 May CPD
After selling out the 30 places initially made available, we are now releasing 20 more spaces for the 7th May FA Licensed Coaches Club CPD event Futsal Formations / tactics – a review during real play.
The event
7th May 2017, 2:30pm kick off. Loughborough Futsal Club and Genesis Futsal Club will clash in the playoffs for the title of the FA National Futsal League title. This is one of the best games available to watch in English futsal, and the event is anticipated to be memorable.
The International Futsal Academy, in partnership with the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA and Loughborough Futsal Club, are organising a CPD (continuous professional development) for futsal coaches. Around this prestigious game, participants will look into Futsal Formations / tactics – a review during real play. The CPD will count as 3 hours towards Licensed Coaches Club renewal
During the game
Participants will be given the chance to review both teams’ tactics in possession and out of possession, with a focus upon performance. Tactics shall be reviewed around the state of the game: ‘why’ specific tactics shall be used, and what tactics could be implemented. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss their thoughts around these and shall debate around the comments.
Post game there shall be discussion with both team managers to review any tactics that may have been implemented, and to delve into their minds around ‘why’ they adopted the specific tactics and how the game may have influenced their decisions.
The managers
The CPD will be delivered by International Futsal Academy coach James Barlow, a FA Futsal Level 2 tutor and UEFA ‘B’ licensed coach. Loughborough’s manager Juanan Garcia is a Spanish Futsal UEFA Pro licensed coach, and Genesis’ manager Carlos Codinha is a Portuguese Futsal UEFA A licensed coach. Juanan and Carlos have kindly agreed to share their expertise, aiming to promote the development of English futsal coaches and in an example of what National League clubs can achieve working together.
How to book
The Leicestershire and Rutland County FA have registered the event so it credits 3 hours towards the mandatory annual Continuos Professional Development hours for the FA Licensed Coaches Club. Therefore, although the event is free you’ll need to register in advance to get the hours accredited. To book into this free CPD, click here
Free CPD: Futsal tactics, a review during real play
The event
7th May 2017, 2:30pm kick off. Loughborough Futsal Club and Genesis Futsal Club will clash in the playoffs for the title of the FA National Futsal League title. This is one of the best games available to watch in English futsal, and the event is anticipated to be memorable.
The International Futsal Academy, in partnership with the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA and Loughborough Futsal Club, are organising a CPD (continuous professional development) for futsal coaches. Around this prestigious game, participants will look into Futsal Formations / tactics – a review during real play. The CPD will count as 3 hours towards Licensed Coaches Club renewal
During the game
Participants will be given the chance to review both teams’ tactics in possession and out of possession, with a focus upon performance. Tactics shall be reviewed around the state of the game: ‘why’ specific tactics shall be used, and what tactics could be implemented. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss their thoughts around these and shall debate around the comments.
Post game there shall be discussion with both team managers to review any tactics that may have been implemented, and to delve into their minds around ‘why’ they adopted the specific tactics and how the game may have influenced their decisions.
The managers
The CPD will be delivered by International Futsal Academy coach James Barlow, a FA Futsal Level 2 tutor and UEFA ‘B’ licensed coach. Loughborough’s manager Juanan Garcia is a Spanish Futsal UEFA Pro licensed coach, and Genesis’ manager Carlos Codinha is a Portuguese Futsal UEFA A licensed coach. Juanan and Carlos have kindly agreed to share their expertise, aiming to promote the development of English futsal coaches and in an example of what National League clubs can achieve working together.
How to book
The Leicestershire and Rutland County FA have registered the event so it credits 3 hours towards the mandatory annual Continuos Professional Development hours for the FA Licensed Coaches Club. Therefore, although the event is free you’ll need to register in advance to get the hours accredited. To book into this free CPD, click here
Futsal coaching courses with the IFA
Developing a competent workforce for English futsal remains one of the main objectives of The International Futsal Academy. We are organising FA Futsal Level 1 and FA Futsal Level 2 coaching courses to contribute towards the education of new futsal coaches.
FA Futsal Level 1
The FA Futsal Level 1 has no pre-requisite to join. It is ideal for anyone looking to take their first steps into Futsal, whether a player, referee, parent or an aspiring coach. The course will be delivered at Loughborough College by FA qualified tutors . The aim of this course is to provide candidates with an understanding of the techniques and skills related to the game of futsal. This course will help candidates organise and deliver basic Futsal practices, and will provide an introduction to the structure of the game, the laws and the role Futsal can play in developing underlying techniques and skills.
Click here to book into the upcoming FA Futsal Level 1, at Loughborough College on Saturday 18th March.
FA Futsal Level 2
The FA Futsal Level 2 is for individuals wishing to understand more about the three core strands of Futsal: defending, attacking and counter-attacking / transitional play.
The course content covers:
– Develop an appreciation and understanding of the application of the basic techniques of Futsal within game play
– Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying core strands of Futsal: defending, attacking and counter attacking / transitional play through a games based approach
– Demonstrate an understanding of the Futsal Laws of the Game
– Develop a better understanding of Futsal as a stand-alone game in its own right and the significant variances from conventional five-a-side
– Show an awareness of the part Futsal can play in the development of young players
– Reinforce the different coaching interactions possible when coaching players
The Futsal Level 2 will be led by Ian Bateman, and will be held at Loughborough University on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th of April. Click here to book into the upcoming FA Futsal Level 2
There are significant discounts for Loughborough College and Loughborough University students. Please contact [email protected] for more information on these discounts.
