Forest City Futsal
Futsal. The Game.
Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game. It is a fast-paced game that offers numerous benefits. One of the main advantages of futsal is that it can improve players' technical skills, including dribbling, passing, and shooting, due to the small playing area and limited number of players on the field. Additionally, futsal encourages teamwork, communication, and quick decision-making, as players must work together in a confined space to maintain possession of the ball and create scoring opportunities. Futsal is also a great cardiovascular workout that can improve players' agility, coordination, and endurance. Furthermore, futsal can be played year-round, regardless of weather conditions, and is a fun and social way to stay active and improve soccer skills. Overall, futsal offers a wide range of benefits for players of all ages and skill levels.
Our Mission
Our mission as a Not-for-Profit association is to introduce and promote futsal as a fun, inclusive, and accessible sport for all members of our community. By providing opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to participate in organized leagues, clinics, and training programs, we aim to improve physical fitness, technical skills, and social connections. We believe that futsal offers a unique and exciting way to engage with soccer, develop teamwork, and foster a sense of community spirit. Our goal is to create a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages participation, celebrates diversity, and inspires a lifelong love of the game.
Our Team
Brandon Munera
President
Brandon grew up with a passion for Futsal. Throughout his childhood living in the United States, he played year round, transitioning between indoor Soccer, outdoor Soccer and most importantly Futsal. He continued this path when arriving in London, Ontario, 14 years ago. His ability to control the ball with ease allowed him to participate in many competitive programs across Ontario.
Having sustained a knee injury, Brandon has shifted his focus towards creating an outlet for younger generations to engage in the beautiful game of Futsal.
Francesco Pecorelli
Vice President
Francesco had a passion for Futsal from a young age, as he grew up playing the sport with his friends in his local community. Futsal provided him with countless opportunities to develop his skills as a player, to work collaboratively with his teammates, and to build his confidence both on & off the court. Francesco firmly believes that Futsal is a highly beneficial sport for soccer players due to the intense nature of the game, which requires quick thinking, agility, and precise ball control.
Hari Bajric
Treasurer
Hari started playing Futsal in his early teen years with Francesco & Brandon. Hari played indoor & outdoor Soccer most of his life in Bosnia and Canada, but admits to have built his technical ability on the Futsal court. Between indoor Soccer, outdoor Soccer & Futsal, Hari believes that Futsal is the most beneficial for a player's development. The sport allows to build a foundation of technical skills that highly benefits a player's career. Throughout his experiences, Hari found success within Canada and overseas, from receiving a Soccer scholarship in Alberta to playing in Holland.
Contact at: forestcityfutsal@gmail.com