JA Select players may opt to participate in an optional Winter Futsal Program. Players register individually, and Junior Academy Director Grigor Boychev will place players on teams based on age and ability to create a fun and competitive learning environment. The experience is designed to mirror the outdoor Junior Academy environment that families know, while shifting games to indoor courts for the winter season. Practices may be held indoors or outdoors on courts, based on facility availability.

The winter season runs from early December through the end of February, with teams practicing one to two times per week. This is an optional program that requires a separate registration and additional fee, and families are encouraged to participate to stay active during the winter months. Grigor will organize the program in collaboration with ASA’s futsal staff, and there may be a mix of internal ASA teams and appropriately matched external opponents to provide the right level of competition.

Futsal is widely recognized as one of the best environments for developing young players. The fast-paced game emphasizes ball control, quick decision-making, creativity, technical skills, and comfort in tight spaces. Many of the world’s top soccer nations have embraced futsal as a key part of player development, helping produce technically gifted and confident players.

More information regarding winter futsal registration, schedules, and fees will be shared with JA select participation in the fall.