We Are About: World-class development, research & education. We are not about shiny uniforms, buildings & materials.
Purpose: To provide moving human excellence & joy in sports & life.
The Problem to Solve: Combine traditional-research-innovation to accelerate all player development to highest levels.
How: 50-80 hours a week on international coach education, research, curriculum design.
Parent Education: For what world class detailed development actually means in the Forge Academy, click Here
Important Info: Tryouts Click Here, Details Click Here, Voices Click Here.
Forge National Academy - Futsal - Tryouts 2025/2026
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National Center of Excellence Program - Unmatched: Development
What to Expect: joy, development, character, value
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The Story: Forge National Academy path - purpose is to develop highest level players & train to play with joy. Players & teams develop & go on to compete very strongly at national futsal competition, including best team in the nation several times. Toward the end of the path, players grow great skills to become top soccer players and pursue college play & beyond. Graduates include top NCAA DI players as well as many other colleges and academies.
Players & Teams: Players ages 11-19, ready to train with one of the best evidence-based Futsal programs in the nation. All players have to go through a full tryout process. Players selected for the Forge National Academy will participate in an evidence-based training environment and national competition (tournament format). Player & team development will always be the highest priority & under the direct involvement of the program technical director and under the supervision of several international coaches. Please see about us for more.
Season: Includes a 6 months season, starting with a 8 weeks (flexible) fall pre season (Sep-Oct), a core of 16 weeks winter season (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb). The teams will play league in winter 1 and/or winter 2, Midwest Futsal Club, friendlies, and regional tournament. The program also includes goalkeeper training, video analysis, data analysis, benchmark testing, TeamSnap, sport psychology, personal & team growth, and more. All is included in the program fees (with the exception of uniform & travel that are not included). A 5 week summer session is only required for teams that qualify for national competition and optional only for all other teams. Financial Aid is available for players who receive free or reduced lunch through their school district.
Our Motto: “Forge ECU" (Every situation is alright, Courage to persevere in the face of impossible odds, Unity above all).
Program Includes: All league, tournaments, facilities, coaching, referees, fitness training, social emotional training, player benchmarks, player evaluation, sport psychology (older players), character development, TeamSnap, admin, and more..
We are a Club Neutral Program: No conflict with club soccer, we provide top developmental opportunities, you continue with your soccer club.
