PAGO PAGO – The Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) Futsal Kids programme kicked off on Saturday morning with over 100 youngsters attending two venues at Kanana Fou and Pago Park.
Over 100 boys and girls from age 6 to 13 were part of the FFAS Development Programme Futsal Kids and enjoyed the opportunity to learn new skills and just have fun.
Futsal is the officially recognised 5 aside game which is extensively used across the world to develop techniques and skills of young players.
Played on the small court or field, Futsal is FIFA’s small sided game which was developed in South America, blossomed in Brazil and is now played across the globe.
FFAS CEO Tavita Taumua was very happy with the outcome of the days programme.
"I think its great to see the interest that the kids now have in football and Futsal has a major role to play in the development of the 11 side game here in American Samoa," Taumua told FFAS media.
"This has been seen in Brazil for decades where the Brazilian Super Stars such as Ronaldino and World Player of the Year Kaka all learnt their trade before moving to the big field as teenagers and its hoped Futsal can have a similar effect in American Samoa".
The programme will be held again each Saturday morning over the next month at 8:00 in the morning until 10:00.
Story courtesy of FFAS Media