The UAE’s Premier Futsal Academy
Where young players build confidence, skill and a lifelong love of the game, one session at a time.
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The UAE’s Premier Futsal Academy
Training Location
Our sessions take place at
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. A modern indoor futsal facility with easy access and parking.
Training Location
Our sessions take place at
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. A modern indoor futsal facility with easy access and parking.
Designed for Young Players.
Trusted by Parents.
At our academy, we focus on age-appropriate futsal training that helps children build confidence, technical ability, and a genuine love for the game.
Sessions are structured, supportive, and designed specifically for young players, so parents know their child is learning and developing in the right environment.
Training designed specifically for U10–U12 players. Small groups, structured sessions, and coaching that matches children’s physical, emotional, and technical development.
Experienced coaches who understand young players. Our coaches are trained to teach, guide, and encourage, not just run drills.
Development without pressure or burnout. We build skill, game understanding, teamwork, and self-belief creating confident players who enjoy coming back.
What Your Child Will Experience in
Each Session
Every session is carefully structured to support learning, confidence, and enjoyment. Training follows a clear flow, so children know what to expect and parents know their child is learning in a safe, supportive environment.
What Your Child Will Experience in Each Session
Every session is carefully structured to support learning, confidence, and enjoyment. Training follows a clear flow, so children know what to expect and parents know their child is learning in a safe, supportive environment.
Sessions begin with a friendly welcome and a guided warm-up designed for young bodies. Players ease into movement, get comfortable on the ball, and reconnect with teammates.
Players work on core futsal skills such as ball control, passing, movement, and decision-making. Exercises are age-appropriate, engaging, and adjusted to different ability levels.
Skills are brought into small-sided futsal games where children learn how to think, react, and work as a team. Coaches guide play, encourage creativity, and help players understand the game.
Sessions finish with encouragement and simple feedback, helping players recognise what they’ve learned and what they’re improving. Children leave feeling positive, motivated, and excited to return.
Settling in and getting ready
to play
Sessions begin with a friendly welcome and a guided warm-up designed for young bodies. Players ease into movement, get comfortable on the ball, and reconnect with teammates.
Building strong technical
foundations
Players work on core futsal skills such as ball control, passing, movement, and decision-making. Exercises are age-appropriate, engaging, and adjusted to different ability levels.
Applying skills in real
play
Skills are brought into small-sided futsal games where children learn how to think, react, and work as a team. Coaches guide play, encourage creativity, and help players understand the game.
Encouragement, feedback, and
progress
Sessions finish with encouragement and simple feedback, helping players recognise what they’ve learned and what they’re improving. Children leave feeling positive, motivated, and excited to return.
“Sessions are structured, supportive, and designed to help every child progress at their
own pace…”
“Sessions are structured, supportive, and designed to help every child progress at their own pace…”
See Age Group
Right Training. Right Age. Right Environment.
Children develop at different rates, and effective coaching takes that into account. Our training is structured by age group, with clear goals for skill, confidence, and understanding, so every player is supported at the right stage of their development.
U10 (Ages 9–10)
Building Confidence & Ball Mastery
At this stage, the focus is on comfort with the ball, coordination, and enjoyment. Sessions introduce core futsal skills through guided activities and games that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Key focus areas:
U12 (Ages 11–12)
Developing Skill, Awareness & Team Play
As players grow, training becomes more structured. Sessions focus on improving technique, decision-making, and understanding the game, while continuing to support confidence and enjoyment.
Key focus areas:
Facilities
Indoor Court and Parking
Training Location
Sorbonne University, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Facilities
Indoor Court and Parking
Training Location
Sorbonne University, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Facilities
Indoor Court and Parking
Training Location
Sorbonne University, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Future Age Groups
We plan to expand our programme to include U8 and U14 age groups, maintaining the same focus on age-appropriate coaching, clear progression, and a positive learning environment.
Meet the Coaches
“Players are grouped by age and ability, ensuring every child is supported…”
Qualified Coaches Who Understand Young Players
Our coaches are experienced, qualified, and committed to working with young players. They understand that children learn best in an environment that is structured, supportive, and encouraging, where confidence is built alongside technical skill.
Every coach at the academy shares the same approach: teach clearly, encourage positively, and support each child’s development at their own pace.
Our coaches focus on how children learn, adapting sessions to different personalities, confidence levels, and abilities.
All coaches are trained and experienced in working with young players, with a strong understanding of futsal and youth development.
We believe children improve most when they feel supported. Coaching is constructive, encouraging, and focused on long-term development.
Academy Director
Michael Dahdal
Architect of the ADEK Sports Strategy and the pioneer responsible for introducing Futsal into Abu Dhabi schools. 25 years’ global experience building sports systems, strategies, programs, and teams. A Sports Science graduate with a Master’s Degree in Education.
Technical Director
Ibrahim Zaoui
Former professional player and Futsal specialist with 13 years of coaching experience across France, the UK, and UAE. Certified in National Futsal Coach, PE Teacher, and mental performance specialist.
Lead Coach
Brondel Kenzock
Over 15 years of academy coaching experience in the UAE. Nationally certified Futsal coach and fitness specialist, committed to youth development, prioritizing child safety and well-being above all else.
Try a Session
No Commitment
The best way to understand our approach is to experience it. We invite you to reserve a free trial session so your child can take part, meet the coaches, and see how our training works, with no obligation to continue.
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