INDOOR SOCCER

FUTSAL

The Next Step in Player Development

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WHY CISC FUTSAL?

Our program offers exceptional value, making high-quality Futsal training more accessible. Sessions are strategically held on Saturdays to minimize conflicts with your outdoor soccer commitments. Learn from the best! The program and its curriculum are crafted and run by Pat White, a former US National Futsal Team player. Pat boasts a decade with the US Futsal National team, two Gold Medals from the 1995 and 2004 CONCACAF Championships, and participation in the 2004 FIFA Futsal World Cup.


  • Improve Technical Skills

    The smaller court and heavier ball mean more touches, quicker decisions, and better ball control. 

  • Develop Faster Decision Making Skills

    Futsal's fast-paced environment challenges players to think and react quickly under pressure. 

  • Stay Active All Winter

    Maintain fitness, sharpness, and confidence during the winter break so you're ready for the spring season. 

  • More Time on the Ball

    With fewer players on the court, every player is constantly involved in the action. 

  • Competitive Environment

    Enjoy meaningful games against other teams while continuing your development in a fun setting. 

OUR FUTSAL PROGRAMS

Join Our Futsal Teams Program!

Program Details

  • Duration: September 2026 - January 2027
  • Frequency: 3-4 times per month, with the possibility of additional sessions in December and January.
  • Schedule: Sunday late afternoons, with potential weeknight sessions in December and January.
  • Location: Charlotte Country Day Gym
  • Coach: Paid CISC staff

Program Structure

  • Training Sessions: Approximately 14-15 focused training sessions.
  • Games: At least 5 games will be played during the training period.
  • No Tryouts: Players will sign up and be placed into a training pool based on age or skill level. Training times (between 3-8 PM) will be communicated once pool assignments are made. Players will then be placed on teams for the Futsal League and will be automatically entered into the Futsal League program (no separate registration needed for the League).

Fees

  • Program Fee: $550 (includes all training sessions, facilities, coaching, and Futsal League participation).
  • Additional Costs: Players will need to purchase a training top; more information will be sent out about purchase closer to start date. 

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Elevate Your Offseason!

Program Details:

Convenient Locations:

  • Cornelius
  • Charlotte/Matthews
  • Rock Hill
  • Huntersville
  • Gastonia
  • Mooresville

Sessions: 

Two 5-week training sessions are available:

  • Session 1: November 2026 - December 2026
  • Session 2: End of December 2026 - First week of February 2027

Open to: 

  • Both Recreation and Competitive players.

Fees:

  • Program Fee: $135 (includes all training sessions, facilities, and coaching).

* Sessions consists of 30 minutes of technical work and 30 minutes of gameplay.



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Join the Futsal League!

League Format 

  • Game Days: 5 games played on Saturdays 
  • Season: Runs over 7–8 weeks during December and January 
  • Game times: Between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, depending on the number of teams entered 
  • Location: All games held at Charlotte Country Day School 

Fees & Registration Info:

  • League Fee: $110 per player 
  • Players register individually (If you are a part of a team, add team name or coaches name) 
  • Request teammates during registration. 
  • No team? No problem! We'll place you on a team so everyone can participate 

* See map below for game day details


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Want More? Join us in the Spring!

Opportunity for futsal teams to continue training and add new players to the program for next year. 


Program Structure

  • Ages: U7-U17
  • Training: 10 total training sessions
  • Location: Practices will be at Charlotte Country Day
  • Sunday Nights: 2/21/27- 5/2/27

Fees

  • Program Fee: $250 (includes all training sessions, facilities, and coaching).

COMPARE OUR FUTSAL PROGRAMS

Program What it is Age When Where Best for Join
Futsal Teams Training + Games (full season) U7–U17 9/20/2026 – 1/31/2027 Charlotte Country Day gym Kids who want a full indoor “season” with practices and games Open!
Futsal League Games Only U8–U17 12/12/2026 – 1/30/2027 Charlotte Country Day gym Kids who already train/play and just want winter games Open!
Futsal Winter Training Training Only U6–U14 Two 5-week sessions:- Nov–Dec 2026- Jan–early Feb 2027 Cornelius, Charlotte/Matthews, Rock Hill, Huntersville, Gastonia, Mooresville Any player who wants to stay sharp and improve skills over winter, without games Open!
Futsal Spring Add-On Extra spring training U7–U17 2/21/2027 – 5/2/2027 Charlotte Country Day gym Players already in futsal (or new players joining the group) who want more training in the spring Coming Soon

Frequently Asked Questions Q/A


  • What’s the difference between our Teams and our Developmental Trainings?

    TEAMS is a fall and winter training program.  Player's train together with the possibility of Regional and National Tournaments.


    FUTSAL TRAINING is a 5-week training program created for players that enjoy playing futsal and want to stay busy in the winter and get ready for the spring season. This is also a great place for our younger players who didn’t make our Teams program but might want to play at a higher level in the future. We will have 2 sessions North and 2 sessions South.


  • Where and when are practices and games?

    • Futsal Teams & Futsal League: Charlotte Country Day School gym 
    • Futsal Winter Training: your choice of Cornelius, Charlotte/Matthews, Rock Hill, Huntersville, Gastonia, or Mooresville 

    *Teams Trainings are on Sunday late afternoons (with possible weeknight sessions in Dec/Jan). Futsal League games are in Dec/Jan on Saturdays, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM depending on number of teams entered.

  • How often are practices?

    • Futsal Teams Trainings: Once a week on Sundays.  
    • Futsal League: No Trainings (unless part of Futsal Teams Program) 
    • Futsal Winter Training: your choice of Cornelius, Charlotte/Matthews, Rock Hill, Huntersville, Gastonia, or Mooresville 

  • If I miss a practice, will I be able to make it up?

    Yes, we will have opportunities for extra opportunities.

  • Will outdoor soccer conflict?

    Very unlikely. We build the schedule to be at times most outdoor commitments are over - Because players come from many different outdoor teams, a small number of conflicts can happen, but 99% of trainings work around the outdoor calendar. 

  • Can players from outside Charlotte Independence Play?

    Yes. Futsal programs are open to players from any club.

  • Who will coach my players team?

    Players are coached by paid CISC staff, with a pool of coaches assigned to each team or group. 

  • I don't see my question here — who do I contact?

    Reach out using the contact form on this page, call 704-894-9995, or email us directly. 


    Pat White -Patw@independencesoccer.club 

  • What age groups do you offer?

    • Futsal Teams: U7–U17 
    • Futsal League: U8–U17 
    • Futsal Winter Training: U6–U14 
    • Futsal Spring Add-On: U7–U17 

  • Are there tryouts for Futsal Teams?

    No. There are no tryouts. Players register and are placed into a training pool by age and skill level. Training times (3–8 PM window) are communicated once pools are set, and players are then placed on teams.

  • What's the difference between Futsal and Outdoor Soccer?

    Futsal uses a smaller, low-bounce ball on a hard court with no walls- every touch matters more, and the game rewards close control, quick passing, and fast decisions. It's the training method used to develop many of the world's top technical players. One of the best training tools for Outdoor soccer players.

  • Who runs the Futsal program?

    CISC Futsal is built and run by Pat White, a former U.S. Futsal National Team player with a decade on the national team, two CONCACAF Championship gold medals (1995, 2004), and a spot on the U.S. roster at the 2004 FIFA Futsal World Cup. This isn't a side program- it's led by someone who played the game at the highest level.

  • What will my player get out of Futsal?

    • More touches on the ball, faster decisions, sharper control -the smaller court and different ball force it 
    • A real competitive environment, not just drills 
    • A way to stay sharp, fit, and game-ready over the winter so spring season isn't a cold start 
    • More 1v1 reps and involvement in every possession, since there are fewer players on the court 

  • Has anyone from this program gone on to higher-level opportunities?

    Yes, 8 CISC players have been selected to Youth National Futsal teams.  

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Lola Bitti Selected to U.S. Youth Futsal International Team

By Molly Deal • September 1, 2026
Independence Soccer's Lola Bitti Selected for USYF International Team

Back Of The Net Podcast - Futsal Edition

September 19, 2022
Listen as Director of Futsal & Camps Pat White, Assistant Director of Futsal Mary Rea, and Staff Member Emily McMillan discuss the future of the Futsal Program and upcoming opportunities.