player devELOPMENTal prgram age 5 & 6 kids born in 2021 - 2020
Our primary goal is to help young players develop a genuine love for the game of soccer. At this stage of development, mastering the fundamentals is essential to long-term growth and enjoyment. Key skills such as dribbling, passing, body control, balance, and coordination provide the foundation needed for players to build confidence, improve performance, and fully enjoy the sport. Here at Fundamental Futbol Academy (FFA-NYC) we do not only rely on tools to train, educate and inspire your kids. We believe effective communication and positive reinforcement are also needed to learn the game of soccer at an early age. FFA uses cognitive learning techniques throughout our coaching methods. Cognitive learning is a style of learning that focuses on more effective use of the brain. We use color cones, numbers, and simple words to stimulate their brains. We also train different motor skills, where movements are executed more quickly and accurately with our step-by-step repetitive teaching methods.
Fall 2026/2027 training SCHEDULE:
First Day of Fall Training: Tuesday September 8th, 2026
Time: 4pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Pier 40 rooftop field #1
Address: 353 West St, New York, NY 10014
Last Day of Fall Training: Tuesday November 24th, 2026
Time: 4pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Pier 40 rooftop field #1
Address: 353 West St, New York, NY 10014
FULL 12 WEEKS SEASON: Our developmental program will run for 12 weeks in the Fall with 1 training session a week every Tuesday. This will allow the kids who are joining soccer for the first time a fun first step to the beautiful game.
Our Season fee covers training Uniform, & a futsal soccer ball.
Winter 2026/27 indoors futsal program
This winter, we are proud to offer our Futsal Youth Soccer Program at Pier 40 Indoor Field designed for players ages 5 & 6. Practicing indoors ensures comfort during colder months, though the playing area is more compact creating a faster, more skill-focused environment. Futsal is a 5v5 game played on a smaller court, emphasizing quick decision-making, refined technique, and close ball control. This program gives players the chance to develop these essential skills over 12 sessions, guided by our experienced FFA NYC coaching staff.
Winter schedule every saturday morning
First Day of Winter Training: Saturday December 5th, 2026
Time: 9am to 10am
Location: Pier 40 indoor field located on the 2nd floor of the building
Address: 353 West St, New York, NY 10014
Last Day of Fall Training: Saturday March 6th, 2027
Time: 9am to 10 am
Location: Pier 40 indoor field located on the 2nd floor of the building
Address: 353 West St, New York, NY 10014
FULL 12 WEEKS SEASON: Our developmental program will run for 12 weeks in the Winter with 1 training session a week every Saturday Morning. This will allow the kids who are joining soccer for the first time a fun first step to the beautiful game.
Our Season fee covers training Uniform, & a futsal soccer ball.