The Futsal Lab
Youth Futsal Program in Los Angeles for Ages 5–12
The Futsal Lab is a weekly youth futsal program designed to boost technical skills, decision-making, and creativity for both soccer and futsal players.
Each session combines fast-paced drills with small-sided games in a supportive and challenging environment.
Whether your child is new to futsal or already playing competitively, we offer the right group for their level.
Westchester
Ages: Boys and girls, 7–12 years old
Schedule: Sundays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: St. Jerome School – 5580 Thornburn St, Los Angeles, CA 90045
El Segundo
Ages: Boys and girls, 5–7 years old
Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location: The Sports Complex El Segundo – 236 California St, El Segundo, CA 90245
Youth Futsal Clinics details:
✓ Technical and game-focused training
✓ Year-round program (start anytime)
✓ Trial class available before joining
✓ Monthly membership or session packages
✓ Make-up classes available
✓ No long-term commitment
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What your child will develop our Youth Futsal Program
Individual Skills
Ball control in tight spaces
Precise passing and shooting
Fast footwork and dribbling
Creativity in 1v1 and 2v1 situations
Game Skills & Team Play
Tactical awareness
Team movement and positioning
Quick transitions
Set plays and combinations
Common Questions About The Futsal Lab
Futsal is a fast-paced version of indoor soccer played on a smaller, hard court with a low-bounce ball.
It emphasizes ball control, quick decision-making, and creativity in tight spaces — skills that directly transfer to outdoor soccer.
Futsal is played with 5 players per team on a smaller court, without walls, using a smaller and heavier ball.
Because the game is faster and played in tighter spaces, players get more touches on the ball and make decisions more frequently than in outdoor soccer.
Futsal helps develop essential soccer skills like:
– First touch and close ball control
– Fast thinking under pressure
– Quick passing and combination play
– 1v1 moves and creativity
Many of the world’s top soccer players, like Messi and Neymar, credit futsal for their technical foundation.
Not at all — futsal actually complements outdoor soccer.
It helps improve technical ability, speed of play, and decision-making — all of which carry over to the larger field.
Many coaches and clubs encourage futsal alongside regular soccer to boost player development.
No experience is necessary! We welcome beginners and experienced players.
We group children by skill level so everyone feels comfortable and challenged
The Futsal Lab is a weekly training program focused on building technical skills, quick decision-making, and creativity through futsal. Sessions combine drills and small-sided games to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment.
Boys and girls ages 7 to 12.
We welcome players of all levels — whether they’re new to futsal or already play soccer or futsal competitively.
The Futsal Lab is development-based. We offer two training levels — beginner and intermediate — with dedicated coaches for each group.
Every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
St. Jerome School – 5580 Thornburn St, Los Angeles, CA 90045
The gym court is located at the entrance of the school parking lot.
Each session is 2 hours long:
10:00–11:00 AM: Technical training
11:00–12:00 PM: Game play
The Futsal Lab is a year-round program, so you can start anytime!
Sessions are held once a week on Sundays.
Yes — we charge a one-time $32 fee, which includes a Ginga Soccer USA t-shirt.
– Indoor shoes or futsal flats – Players must wear indoor soccer shoes or sneakers with rubber soles.
Note: Cleats are not allowed — they are too slippery on indoor surfaces.
– Comfortable athletic wear
– Water bottle
– Shin guards (not required, but highly recommended)
Wearing the t-shirt is not required, but we highly recommend it during sessions to help with team identity and visibility on the field.
Yes! We offer a free trial session so your child can experience the program before enrolling. Schedule a free trial here: https://gingasoccerusa.com/free-trial/
If you choose a monthly membership (subscription), your child is entitled to one session per week, every Sunday.
If your child can’t attend one week, or if a session is canceled due to a holiday, we offer make-up sessions so they don’t miss out.
We also offer flexible packages, such as an 8-session pass, which can be used at your convenience — no fixed weekly schedule required.
Yes! If your child misses a class, we offer flexible make-up options across multiple locations.
You can make up a session by attending one of the following programs:
– The Soccer Lab in Playa Vista – Tuesdays or Fridays
– The Soccer Lab in Torrance – Tuesdays
– Small Group Training in Manhattan Beach – Wednesdays
To schedule a make-up, just send us a quick message and we’ll help you find the best option!
Just contact us! We’ll guide you through the available days and times based on your schedule and location.
Yes! We offer drop-in sessions for $50 each.
At The Futsal Lab, we offer two flexible payment options:
– Monthly Membership: This plan renews automatically every 30 days from the date you sign up. It includes one session per week and is ideal for families looking for consistent weekly training.
You can pause or cancel anytime — just let us know before your next billing date.
– Session Packages: We also offer drop-in passes, as well as 8-session and 16-session packages. These passes can be used at your convenience, without committing to a weekly schedule — perfect for families who need more flexibility.
You can cancel your membership at any time — just let us know before your next billing date.
We also offer the option to pause your membership if you’re traveling or need a break.
Our group programs are currently designed for players ages 3 to 12.
For players 13 and older, we offer private one-on-one training sessions that are fully customized to the player’s level and goals.
You can learn more or book a session here: https://gingasoccerusa.com/private-soccer/