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Senda Spotlight: A Dos Toques Cup
Futsal is currently the world's fastest indoor growing sport. Futsal is played in a five-a-side format on a smaller playing surface with smaller goal frames. Futsal is recognized for allowing soccer players to develop their skills on the smaller court which forces players to take more precise touches and quicker decisions which translate well once players apply such back onto the soccer pitch. Futsal is responsible for creating worldly recognized soccer stars such as; Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, and many others. In Argentina, Futsal is held to the same prestige as soccer. Futsal is continuing to grow and spread as more tournaments continue to be held every year. Buenos Aires held the 2019 installment of the "A Dos Toques Cup". A tournament which is made up of 40 teams and approx 800 players. Among those 800 players, the cup had an ex-professional presence with players like Walter Erviti who plays on Boca Juniors, and on the Argentinian National team, and Leonardo Gracian who also plays on Boca Juniors. The cup has also been home to South America's most famous sports journalist and narrator, Sebastian "Pollo" Vignolo. Throughout the years' teams like Racing, River Plate, Independiente, Argentinos Jrs, Huracan, Ferro, Platense, Barracas, Estudiantes de Buenos Aires, have participated in the tournament. Among those stars, Senda was also present in this year's edition as they were proud to be the official ball sponsor of the tournament. Senda's high quality & durable futsal balls allowed the tournament to run smoothly & without any complications. The 2019 final saw a full crowd in attendance as they saw "Camioneros" claim the title. This has been a long time coming as "Camioneros" well short in the last two finals they played in 2016 & 2017. This year they beat "Monte Viejo" in an exciting penalty shootout. "Monte Viejo" had opened the scoring with a strike from Balbuena however "Camioneros" quickly equalized with a goal from Peloso. The game remained leveled and headed to the daunting penalty kicks. It's important to note that futsal mostly differs from soccer in the aspect that in an average futsal match players make contact with the ball 100x times they would in a typical soccer game. Futsal forces quick touches and rapid decision making to allow build-up play to be effective.
Senda Spotlight: A Dos Toques Cup
Futsal is currently the world's fastest indoor growing sport. Futsal is played in a five-a-side format on a smaller playing surface with smaller goal frames. Futsal is recognized for allowing soccer players to develop their skills on the smaller court which forces players to take more precise touches and quicker decisions which translate well once players apply such back onto the soccer pitch. Futsal is responsible for creating worldly recognized soccer stars such as; Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, and many others. In Argentina, Futsal is held to the same prestige as soccer. Futsal is continuing to grow and spread as more tournaments continue to be held every year. Buenos Aires held the 2019 installment of the "A Dos Toques Cup". A tournament which is made up of 40 teams and approx 800 players. Among those 800 players, the cup had an ex-professional presence with players like Walter Erviti who plays on Boca Juniors, and on the Argentinian National team, and Leonardo Gracian who also plays on Boca Juniors. The cup has also been home to South America's most famous sports journalist and narrator, Sebastian "Pollo" Vignolo. Throughout the years' teams like Racing, River Plate, Independiente, Argentinos Jrs, Huracan, Ferro, Platense, Barracas, Estudiantes de Buenos Aires, have participated in the tournament. Among those stars, Senda was also present in this year's edition as they were proud to be the official ball sponsor of the tournament. Senda's high quality & durable futsal balls allowed the tournament to run smoothly & without any complications. The 2019 final saw a full crowd in attendance as they saw "Camioneros" claim the title. This has been a long time coming as "Camioneros" well short in the last two finals they played in 2016 & 2017. This year they beat "Monte Viejo" in an exciting penalty shootout. "Monte Viejo" had opened the scoring with a strike from Balbuena however "Camioneros" quickly equalized with a goal from Peloso. The game remained leveled and headed to the daunting penalty kicks. It's important to note that futsal mostly differs from soccer in the aspect that in an average futsal match players make contact with the ball 100x times they would in a typical soccer game. Futsal forces quick touches and rapid decision making to allow build-up play to be effective.
Learn Futsal: HOW to Master the Nutmeg with Matheus Palhinha
Matheus Palhinha back once again and with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates an effective nutmeg for you to add to your artillery. Matheus does a simple initial move to engage the defender, once the defender chases, the nutmeg comes into effect. A very simple yet precise nutmeg can be useful in creating space for you on the court while also isolating the defender from the play. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: Like mentioned in blog posts before, futsal requires you to use the soles of your feet to control and move the ball. You see that again in this video as Matheus preforms the nutmeg using the sole of his foot to roll it under the defender's legs. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this nutmeg!
Learn Futsal: HOW to Master the Nutmeg with Matheus Palhinha
Matheus Palhinha back once again and with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates an effective nutmeg for you to add to your artillery. Matheus does a simple initial move to engage the defender, once the defender chases, the nutmeg comes into effect. A very simple yet precise nutmeg can be useful in creating space for you on the court while also isolating the defender from the play. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: Like mentioned in blog posts before, futsal requires you to use the soles of your feet to control and move the ball. You see that again in this video as Matheus preforms the nutmeg using the sole of his foot to roll it under the defender's legs. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this nutmeg!
Learn an Amazing Futsal Step Over with Matheus Palhinha
Senda is proud to continue our partnership with Matheus Palhinha and this time he is back once again with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. Continuing from our last blog post with Matheus, this step over tutorial will help you elevate your game! In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates a lethal futsal step-over for you . to add to your artillery. We see Matheus utilize a twist to the famously known "Step Over" to beat his defender. The step over can be done at any part of the court, but be sure to practice and master this futsal step over to avoid committing a costly mistake near your goal. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: As mentioned in the last video, Futsal requires you to use the soles of your feet to control and move the ball. You see that again in this video as Matheus draws the ball using his sole and then he executes the step over to beat his mark. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this step over with your friends and on your own!
Learn an Amazing Futsal Step Over with Matheus Palhinha
Senda is proud to continue our partnership with Matheus Palhinha and this time he is back once again with yet another amazing futsal tutorial. Continuing from our last blog post with Matheus, this step over tutorial will help you elevate your game! In this video, Matheus presents and demonstrates a lethal futsal step-over for you . to add to your artillery. We see Matheus utilize a twist to the famously known "Step Over" to beat his defender. The step over can be done at any part of the court, but be sure to practice and master this futsal step over to avoid committing a costly mistake near your goal. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: As mentioned in the last video, Futsal requires you to use the soles of your feet to control and move the ball. You see that again in this video as Matheus draws the ball using his sole and then he executes the step over to beat his mark. With enough practice, this dynamic step over adds an element of flair you can use to hone your craft. The next step is to get a Senda futsal ball available on our website and start practicing this step over with your friends and on your own!
Learn a Key Futsal Dribble with Brazilian Coach Matheus Palhinha
Senda is proud to launch our official partnership with Matheus Palhinha, a Brazilian Futsal Coach and YouTuber who creates content to help players develop their futsal dribble techniques, a characteristic trait that makes Brazilian soccer world famous today. Matheus & Senda will be working together to create the best Futsal content, while making it accessible in English on Senda's website blog and also across our social media channels, so stay tuned! Matheus is one of the biggest YouTubers in Brazil doing futsal and soccer tutorials. His YouTube channel has more than 651,000 subscribers with over 30 million views! More importantly, Matheus is a truly fantastic and empathetic coach who cares about developing good players. Matheus has a true passion for futsal and he is a fantastic role model and mentor for futsal players of all ages! Senda will be working closely with Matheus to create more tutorials and content where he teaches how to perform several skills to help players develop their futsal technique. In this first video with Senda he teaches how to do a key futsal dribble to go around defenders with very little space. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: A proper futsal dribble requires you to use the sole of your foot to effectively control and move the ball. Doing this ensures tight & precise control on a fast & limited playing space surface as a futsal court. Having proper control of the ball while performing a futsal dribble is vital to having success on the court. This is also really beneficial once players move onto an outdoor field. A quick and explosive futsal dribble is key for you to beat your defender. This futsal dribble, if performed correctly, can help you trick defenders effectively almost every time. The next step is to get your Senda futsal ball, available on our website, and start practicing this move!
Learn a Key Futsal Dribble with Brazilian Coach Matheus Palhinha
Senda is proud to launch our official partnership with Matheus Palhinha, a Brazilian Futsal Coach and YouTuber who creates content to help players develop their futsal dribble techniques, a characteristic trait that makes Brazilian soccer world famous today. Matheus & Senda will be working together to create the best Futsal content, while making it accessible in English on Senda's website blog and also across our social media channels, so stay tuned! Matheus is one of the biggest YouTubers in Brazil doing futsal and soccer tutorials. His YouTube channel has more than 651,000 subscribers with over 30 million views! More importantly, Matheus is a truly fantastic and empathetic coach who cares about developing good players. Matheus has a true passion for futsal and he is a fantastic role model and mentor for futsal players of all ages! Senda will be working closely with Matheus to create more tutorials and content where he teaches how to perform several skills to help players develop their futsal technique. In this first video with Senda he teaches how to do a key futsal dribble to go around defenders with very little space. Here is Matheus showing you how to perform and practice this move, step by step: A proper futsal dribble requires you to use the sole of your foot to effectively control and move the ball. Doing this ensures tight & precise control on a fast & limited playing space surface as a futsal court. Having proper control of the ball while performing a futsal dribble is vital to having success on the court. This is also really beneficial once players move onto an outdoor field. A quick and explosive futsal dribble is key for you to beat your defender. This futsal dribble, if performed correctly, can help you trick defenders effectively almost every time. The next step is to get your Senda futsal ball, available on our website, and start practicing this move!
Senda Spotlight: Rose City Futsal
Rose City Futsal has two of the best futsal facilities in North America, and it has been working to build the futsal community from the ground up since 2013. Senda is very proud to announce that Rose City Futsal (RCF) has selected Senda as their official ball provider, after testing every type and brand of ball available in the market. Players at their West and East locations will be playing with Rio balls size #2 and 3, as well as Vitoria balls for size #4 (regulation size for adults). “Rose City Futsal has built two world-class facilities to serve Oregon’s Futsal community, and they are an international reference for all of us who are working tirelessly to grow the game and popularity of the game we love, so it is very special that they have chosen Senda as their provider” said Santiago Halty, founder of Senda Athletics. Adult players of all ages and levels can play pick-up or league games at RCF. RCF’s two futsal facilities have been attracting diverse players of all ages and levels, from Portland Thorns FC and Portland Timbers professional soccer players, to young players looking to elevate their game. Regardless of their background, all of these players seek improvement and more touches on the ball, which is exactly what futsal offers. Youth players training with the Rio Futsal balls at RCF. Rose City Futsal offers a full Youth Academy, adult pick-up games and leagues, and educational opportunities for coaches who want to learn from the best minds of futsal in the world. Two of the best minds in futsal have conducted clinics at RCF: Andres Sanz, Head Coach of Atletico Madrid Womens Futsal, and Diego Giustozzi, 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup-winning coach with Argentina. The RCF Youth Academy program allows a diverse group of players to develop their skills, make new friends, and feel more interconnected within the community of Portland futsal and soccer fans. One of their exemplary coaches is Kody Ganiko, who has over seven years of coaching experience, focusing on ages 4-18. Kody also has U.S. National F, E, and D licenses and firmly believes that futsal challenges players to be creative, confident, intelligent and technical. “I am extremely excited for the growth of Futsal in the States, especially in the midst of the Portland Futsal community,” said Kody. “I am also excited to have all our players training and playing with Senda futsal ball due to their quality, specialized size and weight, as well as their Fair Trade Certification,” added Kody. Fair Trade means better livelihoods, no child labor, and improved working conditions for Senda’s ball makers. Coach Kody talking to young players at Rose City Futsal. The first Rose City Futsal was started in 2013 by ten soccer families in Portland, Oregon who believed in “el corazón del juego”, or The Heart of the Game. Aside from offering futsal programs, RCF offers training sessions, physical therapy, and a pub for people to enjoy at the end of a long day. RCF has year-round adult leagues, with seven to ten-week schedules at both the West and East Portland locations. These programs are open to males and females, beginners and superstars, and adults of all ages. There is also the opportunity to participate in futsal open play matches and classes from reputable coaches. In addition, Rose City’s youth leagues have an emphasis on growing the player and the individual. Coach Kody and everyone at Rose City believe that their futsal initiatives can teach players the values of dedication and discipline both on and off the field. Aside from offering a wide variety of camps, leagues, and classes, RCF also offers their Futsal Development Program (FDP) and Select Team development program designed to develop the best soccer and futsal players in the country. These programs match youth players with others that are similar in talent and ability, allowing them to grow and reach their full potential. Coach Kody with the Vitoria futsal ball (red) and Rio futsal ball (green) used at RCF. It’s incredible to see world-class facilities like these ones from Rose City Futsal. Coach Kody and the rest of the staff have created opportunities of the Portland futsal and soccer communities to enjoy the benefits of a faster and more technical form of the beautiful game. Senda is proud to be the official ball partner of Rose City Futsal, and we were honored to see them present our product and story with their custom-made display below. Stay tuned for more announcements from RCF and Senda in the coming months!
Senda Spotlight: Rose City Futsal
Rose City Futsal has two of the best futsal facilities in North America, and it has been working to build the futsal community from the ground up since 2013. Senda is very proud to announce that Rose City Futsal (RCF) has selected Senda as their official ball provider, after testing every type and brand of ball available in the market. Players at their West and East locations will be playing with Rio balls size #2 and 3, as well as Vitoria balls for size #4 (regulation size for adults). “Rose City Futsal has built two world-class facilities to serve Oregon’s Futsal community, and they are an international reference for all of us who are working tirelessly to grow the game and popularity of the game we love, so it is very special that they have chosen Senda as their provider” said Santiago Halty, founder of Senda Athletics. Adult players of all ages and levels can play pick-up or league games at RCF. RCF’s two futsal facilities have been attracting diverse players of all ages and levels, from Portland Thorns FC and Portland Timbers professional soccer players, to young players looking to elevate their game. Regardless of their background, all of these players seek improvement and more touches on the ball, which is exactly what futsal offers. Youth players training with the Rio Futsal balls at RCF. Rose City Futsal offers a full Youth Academy, adult pick-up games and leagues, and educational opportunities for coaches who want to learn from the best minds of futsal in the world. Two of the best minds in futsal have conducted clinics at RCF: Andres Sanz, Head Coach of Atletico Madrid Womens Futsal, and Diego Giustozzi, 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup-winning coach with Argentina. The RCF Youth Academy program allows a diverse group of players to develop their skills, make new friends, and feel more interconnected within the community of Portland futsal and soccer fans. One of their exemplary coaches is Kody Ganiko, who has over seven years of coaching experience, focusing on ages 4-18. Kody also has U.S. National F, E, and D licenses and firmly believes that futsal challenges players to be creative, confident, intelligent and technical. “I am extremely excited for the growth of Futsal in the States, especially in the midst of the Portland Futsal community,” said Kody. “I am also excited to have all our players training and playing with Senda futsal ball due to their quality, specialized size and weight, as well as their Fair Trade Certification,” added Kody. Fair Trade means better livelihoods, no child labor, and improved working conditions for Senda’s ball makers. Coach Kody talking to young players at Rose City Futsal. The first Rose City Futsal was started in 2013 by ten soccer families in Portland, Oregon who believed in “el corazón del juego”, or The Heart of the Game. Aside from offering futsal programs, RCF offers training sessions, physical therapy, and a pub for people to enjoy at the end of a long day. RCF has year-round adult leagues, with seven to ten-week schedules at both the West and East Portland locations. These programs are open to males and females, beginners and superstars, and adults of all ages. There is also the opportunity to participate in futsal open play matches and classes from reputable coaches. In addition, Rose City’s youth leagues have an emphasis on growing the player and the individual. Coach Kody and everyone at Rose City believe that their futsal initiatives can teach players the values of dedication and discipline both on and off the field. Aside from offering a wide variety of camps, leagues, and classes, RCF also offers their Futsal Development Program (FDP) and Select Team development program designed to develop the best soccer and futsal players in the country. These programs match youth players with others that are similar in talent and ability, allowing them to grow and reach their full potential. Coach Kody with the Vitoria futsal ball (red) and Rio futsal ball (green) used at RCF. It’s incredible to see world-class facilities like these ones from Rose City Futsal. Coach Kody and the rest of the staff have created opportunities of the Portland futsal and soccer communities to enjoy the benefits of a faster and more technical form of the beautiful game. Senda is proud to be the official ball partner of Rose City Futsal, and we were honored to see them present our product and story with their custom-made display below. Stay tuned for more announcements from RCF and Senda in the coming months!
Senda Switch Video Blogspot: Street Soccer
Millions of people around the world play street soccer everyday, because not everybody has a grass field to play on. Senda is the leading brand in futsal, beach, and street soccer. For many people around the world, there isn’t a grass field nearby to play on and Senda is solving that problem by producing high quality durable balls meant for the streets. So, the next time you want to go out and play, #NoGrassNoProblem. Street Soccer is synonymous with the grassroots soccer movement in the United States. Throughout the soccer community, youth soccer has been suffering from the "pay to play" model. Instead of extolling values such as community, teamwork, and having fun, the mentality to win has taken precedence. Street Soccer offers a model to break through this development. You can practice your skills around your neighborhood, with your friends, and play the game we all love. While Senda is primarily a fair-trade equipment company for street soccer, at the end of the day we want to get out and play street soccer just as much as every other player out there. Featured in the video, there are many street soccer players that have developed their craft in the streets and taken their talents to the next level. Featured in the video we have Abou Traore,who has joined Cirque du Soleil for ‘Luzia.’ Traore was twenty-one when he started playing ‘fútbol freestyle.’ His interest was piqued when he watched the Cirque performers on TV and YouTube doing ‘amazing acrobatics.’ When a casting call was put out, Abou responded, “It was like a dream when I got a call back. Five years ago, I was playing street soccer on the street and the work pays,” he said. In addition, we also have Nick Rogers, who grew up in Orange County, CA and is developing a pickup/ street soccer style, also known as “Panna”. He coaches youth street soccer in Northern California, in the city of Rohnert Park. Lastly, there is Dania Cabello, a bay area native who went on to feature for Santos FC of Brazil in 2006. Working previously as a sports liberation educator, she facilitated lessons for the youth exploring the historical roots of oppression in street soccer and society. She currently teaches a methods course at St. Mary’s College exploring how to implement physical education and sports programs. Street Soccer is a blossoming sport in the United States, and Senda is excited to see the development of futsal freestyle accompanying this movement.
Senda Switch Video Blogspot: Street Soccer
Millions of people around the world play street soccer everyday, because not everybody has a grass field to play on. Senda is the leading brand in futsal, beach, and street soccer. For many people around the world, there isn’t a grass field nearby to play on and Senda is solving that problem by producing high quality durable balls meant for the streets. So, the next time you want to go out and play, #NoGrassNoProblem. Street Soccer is synonymous with the grassroots soccer movement in the United States. Throughout the soccer community, youth soccer has been suffering from the "pay to play" model. Instead of extolling values such as community, teamwork, and having fun, the mentality to win has taken precedence. Street Soccer offers a model to break through this development. You can practice your skills around your neighborhood, with your friends, and play the game we all love. While Senda is primarily a fair-trade equipment company for street soccer, at the end of the day we want to get out and play street soccer just as much as every other player out there. Featured in the video, there are many street soccer players that have developed their craft in the streets and taken their talents to the next level. Featured in the video we have Abou Traore,who has joined Cirque du Soleil for ‘Luzia.’ Traore was twenty-one when he started playing ‘fútbol freestyle.’ His interest was piqued when he watched the Cirque performers on TV and YouTube doing ‘amazing acrobatics.’ When a casting call was put out, Abou responded, “It was like a dream when I got a call back. Five years ago, I was playing street soccer on the street and the work pays,” he said. In addition, we also have Nick Rogers, who grew up in Orange County, CA and is developing a pickup/ street soccer style, also known as “Panna”. He coaches youth street soccer in Northern California, in the city of Rohnert Park. Lastly, there is Dania Cabello, a bay area native who went on to feature for Santos FC of Brazil in 2006. Working previously as a sports liberation educator, she facilitated lessons for the youth exploring the historical roots of oppression in street soccer and society. She currently teaches a methods course at St. Mary’s College exploring how to implement physical education and sports programs. Street Soccer is a blossoming sport in the United States, and Senda is excited to see the development of futsal freestyle accompanying this movement.