WSA Futsal Academy · Serve | Challenge | Transform
Small court.
More possibilities.
A different environment. The same development mission. Futsal gives athletes a place to explore their touch, solve problems in tight spaces, and enjoy the game together.
West Tulsa Church
930 West 23rd Place
Tulsa, OK 74107
3 miles from West Bank
What to bring
Court shoes, a small labeled water container, and a great attitude.
Free sessions and Academy registration are separate.
All three sessions above are free for WSA members. The Futsal Academy begins December 3 and requires its own registration.
Development through a different game
Skills for the court.
Habits for the field.
Futsal is a small-sided game played on a hard court with a low-bounce ball. Space is limited, teammates are close, and the next decision arrives quickly. WSA uses this setting to practice skills that athletes can bring back to outdoor soccer.
Touch & control
Receiving, turning, using the sole of the foot, and keeping the ball close in crowded spaces.
Awareness & decisions
Looking before receiving, finding passing options, and responding as the picture changes.
Creativity & connection
Trying a move, combining with a teammate, and building confidence through engaging small-sided play.
One athlete · One development journey
How futsal fits the annual plan
Development does not need to look the same in every season. Futsal offers an indoor training option during the winter transition, while keeping athletes connected to the ball and to their club community.
Futsal fits within the annual development plan presented to families. Tap the image to view it at full size. The annual-plan phase dates provide development context; the Academy runs December 3–February 18.
01 / OUTDOOR SEASON
Build the foundation
Team training and matches develop technical habits, relationships, and understanding of the outdoor game.
02 / WINTER TRANSITION
Change the setting
Weekly futsal brings a fresh challenge indoors, with an emphasis on close control, combinations, and creative play.
03 / RETURN TO THE FIELD
Apply the learning
Athletes return to outdoor training with more opportunities to use the touches and decisions they practiced on the court.
Your primary team remains the priority.
Futsal should complement the athlete’s overall schedule. Families and coaches should coordinate participation, workload, and rest around team commitments.
December 3, 2026 – February 18, 2027
A clear, consistent weekly rhythm
Open to players from any club, including new players. The Academy combines skill development, free play, and internal league games.
Tap the flyer to view it at full size.
Weeks 1–6
Train & develop
Training, futsal skill progressions, and free play.
Weeks 7–10
Compete
Competition through an internal league with games.
75 minutes
One session each week
Tuesday or Thursday at 5:30 or 7:00 PM, based on the athlete’s assigned group.
Included with the Academy
Futsal Academy jersey, training sessions, internal games and league play, facility rental, and program equipment.
Specific age and gender groups will be formed before December 1. The first Academy session is December 3; the last is February 18.
Can a team join? Yes.
Teams with at least 10 players can contact Coach Tom Apitz for team registration and a reduced per-player registration fee.
Competitive teams are separate. WSA Futsal Academy competitive teams will be formed separately from this program.
WSA Futsal Academy competitive teams are formed separately from this program.
Understanding the investment
Why is there a separate futsal fee?
Indoor court space must be rented. WSA does not currently own a dedicated futsal facility. Bringing this program indoors requires reserving a gym for the full training schedule, creating a direct expense for the program.
The futsal fee helps fund that rented space, additional coaching support, and each athlete’s Academy jersey. It supports a separate indoor training opportunity alongside the club’s outdoor program.
Reserved indoor space
Facility rental secures consistent court access for two nights each week throughout the Academy program.
Coaching support
Additional coaches help deliver sessions across both half-court training areas.
Academy jersey
Each enrolled athlete receives a WSA Futsal Academy jersey.
Some costs stay the same even when a group is not full.
The gym reservation and scheduled coaching costs remain in place throughout the program. Enrollment helps spread these shared expenses across participating families.
Choose the session for your athlete’s birth year and gender, then RSVP for a free session. All three listed sessions are open and free to WSA members.
Who can join the Academy?
The Academy is open to players from any club and to new players. Specific training groups by age and gender will be formed before December 1. Register for WSA Futsal Academy now.
Does my athlete attend both nights?
Each athlete attends one assigned 75-minute session per week, on Tuesday or Thursday at 5:30 or 7:00 PM.
How much does the Academy cost?
Choose the $185 installment plan: $75 at registration, $55 on December 15, 2026, and $55 on January 15, 2027. Or pay $175 in full at registration and save $10. Both options include the entire winter program. See pricing and what’s included.
What is included?
The entire winter program, a Futsal Academy jersey, training sessions, internal games and league play, facility rental, and program equipment. Weeks 1–6 focus on training, skill progressions, and free play. Weeks 7–10 introduce internal league competition.
Are competitive teams, external tournaments & leagues, part of this program?
WSA Futsal Academy competitive teams will be formed separately. The games included in this program are part of its internal league.
Players will be invited and provide the OPTION to join teams that play in Winter Futsal Tournaments and/or Leagues.
There will separate, specific fees associated to those teams if players choose to join.
Typical cost per traveling Futsal tournament is $75 - $100/player to cover entry + coach travel. Costs vary per tournament & travel.
Can our team register together?
Yes. Contact Coach Tom Apitz for team registration if you have at least 10 players. A qualifying team registration reduces the per-player fee. Contact WSA for assistance reaching Coach Tom.
Does futsal replace our outdoor team program?
Futsal complements outdoor development. Your primary team remains the priority. Coordinate participation, workload, and rest with your team coach.
What should my athlete bring?
Court-appropriate, non-marking flat-soled shoes, a small labeled water container, and a great attitude. No outdoor cleats.
RSVP for the free WSA member sessions, or register for the Futsal Academy beginning December 3. Academy participation is open to players from any club, including new players.