
FUTSAL Programs
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Players new to Storm can use this interest form to get in touch with our staff, let’s connect! Current Storm players should contact their Director and register their ITP.
Elevate Your Game with Colorado Storm Futsal
The Colorado Storm Futsal program delivers a high-intensity, skill-driven environment designed for competitive players to sharpen their edge. Serving Denver and the surrounding Front Range, our program provides the fast-paced court setting necessary to supplement and supercharge traditional soccer training. Futsal is an elite, small-sided (5v5) game played on a hard surface with a specialized low-bounce ball.
Why Play Futsal with the Storm?
At Colorado Storm, we believe futsal is the ultimate spark for player development. The game’s intensity creates a surge in confidence that translates directly to success in 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 outdoor formats.
Maximum Ball Contact: Players receive significantly more touches on the ball than in traditional soccer, accelerating technical growth.
Rapid Decision Making: The compact court forces players to increase their speed of play and solve tactical puzzles under pressure.
Elite Facilities: Our primary training home is the Berce at Regis University in Denver, featuring full-size courts designed for top-tier athletic performance.




Choosing Colorado Storm Futsal means joining a culture of excellence. While the sport builds skill, our specific programming is designed to provide a professional, high-energy pathway that supports your child’s growth both on and off the court.
A Proven Developmental Bridge: Our curriculum is an elite "breeding ground" for soccer competencies. The skills mastered here—invading space and exploiting high-pressure situations—transfer directly to 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 outdoor formats.
Expert Technical Leadership: Players benefit from different expert coaching interactions outside their typical outdoor team. This exposure to specialized futsal instruction provides fresh perspectives and sparks new levels of tactical understanding.
Dynamic Team Synergy: Beyond the drills, the Storm Futsal environment is a unique space for players to build new relationships and meet friends from across the club. This builds a strong sense of belonging and community through shared high-intensity goals.
National Exposure & Momentum: For our Elite Futsal Academy (EFA) players, the program offers a gateway to regional and national competition. By competing in 4–6 high-level events annually, our athletes test their progress against the best in the country.
Inclusive High-Level Pathway: We offer clear tiers for growth. Whether your player is invited to the Elite Futsal Academy or starts in our Advanced Futsal Academy clinics, there is a clear horizon for their development and advancement.
Futsal Program Offerings
The Elite Futsal Academy (EFA) is the premier training tier within Colorado Storm. This program is designed for the dedicated athlete looking to master the technical and tactical demands of the court. Players join the EFA through direct invitation based on previous performance, or by selection during our open tryouts and scheduled evaluation days.
The EFA is structured into three specialized development phases:
EFA Jrs (U6–U8 | Birth Years 2019–2017): Building the foundation of ball mastery and court awareness.
EFA Futures (U9–U13 | Birth Years 2016–2012): Developing tactical synergy and high-speed decision making.
EFA High School (U14–U19 | Birth Years 2011–2008): Refining elite performance and preparing players for regional and national competition.
Training & Competition Structure
Once selected, players are placed into elite training pools based on age and skill level. This structure ensures every athlete is surrounded by a high-energy environment that fosters constant growth.
10-Month Training Cycle: Teams train once per week, providing a consistent "drumbeat" of development throughout the year.
Monthly Scrimmage Dates: We integrate dedicated scrimmage dates into our regular training schedule. These high-pressure sessions allow players to apply the Storm game model in a controlled, competitive environment.
Competitive Pathway: Players have the option to travel and compete in 4–6 local, regional, and national tournaments based on interest and availability.
The Elite Futsal Academy (EFA) serves as the premier training tier within Colorado Storm. This program is designed for dedicated athletes who are ready to master the technical and tactical demands of the court. Players are invited into the program based on previous performance or selected through our open tryouts and scheduled evaluation days.
Training Structure & Schedule
Our 10-month training cycle provides a consistent "surge" of development throughout the year, with specific training days designated by program:
EFA Jrs & EFA High School: Sessions held 1x per week on Fridays.
EFA Futures: Sessions held 1x per week on Sundays.
Game-Model Integration
To ensure our players are prepared for the intensity of competition, the Storm EFA curriculum includes monthly scrimmage dates during regularly scheduled training. These sessions increase the number of game-like situations players face, allowing them to apply our specific game model and methodology in a controlled, high-reward environment.
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