Coach Keith, thank you for taking the time to talk with Bulldogs Futsal. U.S. youth soccer is rapidly changing with futsal programs now being established within existing clubs. At the pro level the Professional Futsal League nears its inaugural game. Our first question for you... Education is at the heart of promoting any sport. At the community... Continue Reading →
How to build an outdoor futsal court
As a kid on summer vacation in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, it amazed me how many futsal courts dotted the city. A slab of concrete bookended by a couple of goals created instant fun for hours. Just as impressive as the simplicity of these courts were the players. Neighborhood kids, half of which played barefoot! I could... Continue Reading →
An interview with Rob Andrews, President of USA Futsal
Rob, thanks for taking the time to sit down with Bulldogs Futsal here on our virtual couch. Along with MNT coach, Keith Tozer, you are regarded as one of the more influential Americans leading the charge to make futsal more prominent here in the U.S. In a short period of time USA Futsal has made... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the (futsal) Jungle…
Jungle ball, kickball, and canine (K-9) all describe the punt style of play that many (most?) youth soccer clubs play in the U.S. This style of play can even be found in the English Premier League. Teams that lack the imagination and skill to build out of the back often elect to boot the ball... Continue Reading →
National Champs
2015 USFF National Champions @ u8 & u9 - Anaheim, California Although we were confident in our brand of ball, winning the 2015 Regional & National tournaments confirmed we were on to something special. Many of the u9's had trained year around since they were 6-years-old. The u8 families showed a similar dedication. Lots of... Continue Reading →
Futsal… fun, quirky, and only good for technique, right?
A few years ago, futsal in the Bay Area was largely regarded as a fun, quirky version of mini soccer. Parent led teams would enter local leagues in the Winter and it was thought the sport would maintain the previous season's soccer skills. Futsal was mostly a book marker, holding the page until spring soccer came around. Yep,... Continue Reading →
Bulldogs FC… a brief history
Bulldogs started as the simplest of ideas. Provide fitness and school identity through an after school futsal club. Recently divorced and virtually penniless, I was not in the best of moments. However, the idea of creating a club I could call my own resonated. I would be able to control this one small part of my... Continue Reading →