INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
FUTSAL
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided soccer game that is played across the world and is officially recognized by both FIFA and UEFA.
Futsal earned the status of FIFA’s official form of indoor soccer in the 1980s as it was recognized as a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a 5 v 5 small-sided game played on a hard surfaced, basketball sized court with a smaller, low bounce ball. Futsal is played with touchline boundaries and without walls.
Futsal places a large emphasis on technical skill in high pressure situations which can be translated into the outdoor game. The sport is a great skill developer as it demands quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin-point passing.
Futsal is played in all the continents of the world by over 100 countries with 12 million players. Great soccer superstars such as Pele, Zico, Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka and Katia grew up playing the game and credit futsal with developing their skills.
WHY FUTSAL?
The top priority of Futsal, and USYF, is to motivate players in an environment that is conducive to learning. The more pleasure kids derive from their participation, the more they wish to play and practice on their own. While their instinct to play is natural, their affection and appreciation for soccer must be cultivated. Futsal is the foundation to such goals because it:
• Allows players to frequently touch the ball.
• Presents many opportunities to score goals and score goals often.
• Encourages regaining possession of the ball as a productive, fun and rewarding part of the game (defending).
• Maximizes active participation and minimizes inactivity and boredom.
• Reflects the philosophy of player development expressed in state and national coaching schools.
• Eliminates complicated rules such as off-sides that may hinder youngsters from "playing".
Inter Virginia Futsal Academy is directed by former Brazilian pro Futsal player, Gus Donolo. On the girls side, we have Fadia Alkhazali whose team finished as finalist at the National Las Vegas Futsal Championships. These experienced coaches have more than 15 years of experience taking Futsal teams to State Cup, Regional and National championships and developing very technical Futsal teams at a very early age.
2024/25 WINTER SEASON:
The Inter Virginia Futsal Academy will offer youth soccer players a comprehensive winter futsal program that includes intensive instruction and training. Academy training sessions require 90 minutes of on-court time and will be held twice a week. The Academy specifically targets travel players who enjoy playing soccer, and are interested in learning to play futsal, improving their technical skills and competing on teams under the Inter Virginia Futsal Academy name. *See more information about Competition Teams below. NOT ALL TEAMS/PLAYERS will be selected to play in competitive tournaments. Extra charges apply.
PROGRAM GOALS:
• To establish the Inter Virginia Futsal Academy as the preeminent youth development and educational training center for youth futsal in the greater DMV area.
• To help travel players achieve their highest potential by utilizing the fast-paced sport of futsal as a development tool to enrich and sharpen technical skills.
U7/U8 INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo and the Futsal coaching staff
LOCATION:
YMCA Reston (12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190)
PRACTICE DAY: Sunday
Times: 9 to 10 AM – GIRLS
Times: 10 to 11 AM – BOYS
SESSION 2: 7 Weeks - $175
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Training Jersey - REQUIRED
U9/10 BOYS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
LOCATION:
Practice 1: Sunday
YMCA Reston (12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190)
2016 (U9)/2015 (U10) Boys: 11 AM to 12:30 PM
DATES:
November 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
Practice 2: Tuesday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
2016 (U9)/2015 (U10) Boys: 6 to 7:30 PM
NOTE: The Tuesday, November 26th session will be moved to Wednesday, November 27th, same time and location.
DATES:
November 19, 27* (moved from the 26th)
December 3, 10, 17 (break for holidays)
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) ORDER HERE!
Note: Current GFR Travel players will use their current jersey number and Travel uniform shorts and socks
FEE: $625 per player (payment plans are available)
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U11/12 BOYS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
LOCATION:
NOTE: The Tuesday, November 26th session will be moved to Wednesday, November 27th (same time and location)
Practice 1: Tuesday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
2014 (U11) Boys: 6 to 7:30 PM
2013 (U12) Boys: 7:30 to 9 PM
DATES:
November 19, 27 (moved from the 26th)
December 3, 10, 17 (break for holidays)
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Practice 2: Friday
St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101
2014 (U11)/2013 (U12) Boys: 7:30 to 9 PM
DATES:
December 6, 13, 20 (break for holidays)
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) ORDER HERE!
Note: Current GFR Travel players will use their current jersey number and Travel uniform shorts and socks
FEE: $625 per player
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U13/14 BOYS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
LOCATION:
Practice 1: Tuesday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
2012/11 Boys: 7:30 to 9 PM
NOTE: The Tuesday, November 26th session will be moved to Wednesday, November 27th (same time and location)
DATES:
November 19, 27 (moved from the 26th)
December 3, 10, 17 (break for holidays)
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Practice 2: Thursday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
2012/11 Boys: 7:30 to 9 PM
DATES:
November 21
December 5, 12, 19 (break for holidays)
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) ORDER HERE!
Note: Current GFR Travel players will use their current number and Travel uniform shorts and socks
FEE: $625 per player
Payment plans are available
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U9 GIRLS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
DAY/LOCATIONS:
Practice 1: Thursday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U9/2016 Girls
6 to 7:30 PM
DATES:
November 21
December 5, 12, 19 (break for holidays)
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Practice 2: Saturday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U9/2016 Girls
9:30 to 11 AM
DATES:
November 23
December 7, 14, 21 (break for holidays)
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) Use your current GFR Travel number for your Futsal jersey. Wear Travel uniform shorts and socks. ORDER HERE!
FEE: $625 per player
Payment plans are available.
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U10 GIRLS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali, Alex Garcia-Barba
DAY/LOCATIONS:
Practice 1: Friday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U10/2015 Girls
6 to 7:30 PM
DATES:
December 6, 13, 20 (holiday break)
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7
Practice 2: Saturday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U10/2015 Girls
9:30 to 11 AM
DATES:
November 23
December 7, 14, 21 (holiday break)
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) Use your current GFR Travel number for your Futsal jersey. Wear Travel uniform shorts and socks. ORDER HERE!
FEE: $625 per player
Payment plans are available.
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U11 GIRLS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
DAY/LOCATIONS:
Practice 1: Friday
St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101
U11/2014 Girls
6 to 7:30 PM
DATES:
December 6, 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7
Practice 2: Saturday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U11/2014 Girls
8 to 9:30 AM
DATES:
November 23
December 7, 14, 21
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) Use your current GFR Travel number for your Futsal jersey. Wear Travel uniform shorts and socks. ORDER HERE!
FEE: $625 per player
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U12 GIRLS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
DAY/LOCATIONS:
Practice 1: Thursday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U12/2013 Girls
6 to 7:30 PM
DATES:
November 21
December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Practice 2: Friday
St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, VA 22101
U12/2013 Girls
6 to 7:30 PM
DATES:
November 22
December 6, 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) Use your current GFR Travel number for your Futsal jersey. Wear Travel uniform shorts and socks. ORDER HERE!
FEE: $625 per player
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U13 GIRLS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
DAY/LOCATIONS:
Practice 1: Thursday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U13/2012 Girls
6 to 7:30 PM
DATES:
November 21
December 5, 12, 19
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Practice 2: Saturday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U13/2012 Girls
8 to 9:30 AM
DATES:
November 23
December 7, 14, 21
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) Use your current GFR Travel number for your Futsal jersey. Wear Travel uniform shorts and socks. ORDER HERE!
FEE: $625 per player
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U14 GIRLS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
LOCATIONS:
Practice 1: Friday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U14/2011 Girls
7:30 to 9 PM
DATES:
December 6, 13, 20 (holiday break)
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7
Practice 2: Saturday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
U14/2011 Girls
11 AM to 12:30 PM
DATES:
November 23
December 7, 14, 21 (holiday break)
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) Use your current GFR Travel number for your Futsal jersey. Wear Travel uniform shorts and socks. ORDER HERE!
FEE: $625 per player
Payment plans are available.
Space is limited, so reserve your child's spot today!
U15 GIRLS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
DAY/LOCATIONS:
Practice 1: Monday
Dominion Christian School, 1545 Dranesville Road, Herndon, VA 20170
2010 Girls
7:30 to 9 PM
DATES:
November 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16 (break for holidays)
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
Practice 2: Saturday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
2010 Girls
12:30 to 2 PM
DATES:
November 23
December 7, 14, 21 (break for holidays)
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) Use your current GFR Travel number for your Futsal jersey. Wear Travel uniform shorts and socks. ORDER HERE!
FEE: $625 per player
Payment plans are available.
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
U16/17 GIRLS INTER VIRGINIA FUTSAL ACADEMY
COACHING STAFF:
Gus Donolo, Dave MacMillan, Fadia Alkhazali
DAY/LOCATIONS:
Practice 1: Monday
Dominion Christian School,1545 Dranesville Rd, Herndon, VA 20170
2009 and 2008 Girls
7:30 to 9 PM
DATES:
November 18, 25
December , 9, 16 (holiday break)
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
Practice 2: Saturday
Temple Baptist Church *NEW LOCATION* 45825 Russell Branch Pkwy, Dulles, VA 20166
2009 Blue Girls
11 AM to 12:30 PM
2009 White and 2008 Girls
12:30 to 2 PM
DATES:
November 23
December 7, 14, 21 (holiday break)
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1
UNIFORM: Inter Virginia Jersey (REQUIRED) Use your current GFR Travel number for your Futsal jersey. Wear Travel uniform shorts and socks. ORDER HERE!
FEE: $625 per player
Payment plans are available.
Space is limited, so REGISTER EARLY to reserve your child's spot!
*INTER VIRGINIA COMPETITION TEAMS
For those players who have the required skills and the desire to compete at the highest level, the Inter Virginia Futsal Academy will also offer the opportunity to play in local and regional tournaments. Players will be offered a spot on a competition team at the discretion of the coaches. NOT every player who participates in the Inter Virginia Futsal Academy program will be offered a spot to play in tournaments.
The Inter Virginia Academy competition teams will play 3 to 4 winter tournaments. Please note that there will be additional costs to participate in tournaments (tournament entry fees, player and coach registration and carding fees, coach travel/lodging expenses, etc). These additional fees will be collected by the Club in advance of the event.
Some possible tournaments include:
Futsal Cup – December 13-15, Alexandria, VA ($600/team)
Atlantic Regional Championships – January 10-12, Manheim, PA ($650/team)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships – January 25-26, Richmond, VA ($650/team)
Futsal Championship – TBD late January, St. James in Springfield, VA
Northeast Regional Championships – February 2025, Atlantic City, NJ ($750/team)
Nationals – July 2025, Las Vegas (if teams qualify) ($750/team)
CONTACT
For House/Recreational/Adult Programs:
registrar@gfrsoccerclub.org
(703) 859-6267
For Travel/Camps/Super Y/ Futsal:
clubadministrator@gfrsoccerclub.org
(703) 957-0006
Mailing Address:
PO Box 836
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Physical Address:
9913 Georgetown Pike, 2nd Floor
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Office Hours:
By appointment
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