The Philosophy of Futsal
Chicago Inferno Futsal is built on a Brazilian futsal foundation, led by Head Coach Ewerton Andrade and First Assistant Coach Bruno Tonini. Our philosophy embraces futsal as both a high-performance sport and a powerful developmental platform for young athletes.
Futsal is played in a reduced space, at high intensity, with rules that encourage constant action and full participation. With five players per team and a smaller, low-bounce ball, the game demands quick decisions, technical precision, creativity, and tactical intelligence.
At Chicago Inferno, we believe futsal accelerates player development like no other sport. Training and competition in tight spaces improve ball mastery, game awareness, anticipation, and confidence under pressure. Players learn to think faster, solve problems creatively, and work collectively.
Futsal has long been a cornerstone of elite player development worldwide. Brazil’s National Team and top European academies have used futsal to develop players known for intelligence, creativity, and adaptability. We proudly follow this proven pathway.
Our Development Plan is designed to maximize each athlete’s technical, tactical, physical, and cognitive growth, while respecting individual learning stages. At Chicago Inferno Futsal, futsal is more than a game—it is a laboratory for developing smarter, more complete players prepared for the demands of modern futsal and soccer.
The Competitive Futsal Program
Designed for players seeking a high-level experience that includes training, league play, and tournament opportunities. This program is ideal for competitive players who want to stay sharp through the winter while testing their skills against other Futsal teams.
Program Details:
- Duration: 11 weeks (mid-November – March)
- Training Sessions: 11 sessions, 1.5 hours each
- League Play: 1 session | 8–10 games
- Tournament Play: Potential participation (additional fees)
- Roster Size: 8–9 players (including goalkeeper)
Training-Only Program
This option is perfect for players who want to improve technical skills, build confidence, and stay active without the commitment of league play. The program offers two skill-based tiers to support different age groups and experience levels.
Program Details:
- Duration: 12 weeks (6 trainings per session)
- Sessions: 2 sessions | Dec. - Jan. & Feb. - March
- Ages: 2016–2010 Boys & Girls (grouped by age and skill after registration)
- Group Size: Max 15 players per session
- Training Length: 1 hour per session
