Performance Futsal
Performance Futsal (Men's)
Futsal players studying at the University of Nottingham join a unique performance progamme; as well as a large British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) programme.
With full-time coach Marc Forrest leading the programme, players benefit from a strong performance environment including state-of-the-art playing and support facilities at the £40 million David Ross Sports Village, nutritional advice and sports pyschology training.
Additional opportunities for student athletes include the chance to work within the University of Nottingham Futsal Academy, helping to develop the top local talent within the region from 10 to 16 years old. Our programme also has strong links with Dinamo Futsal in Croatia as well as the Northern Ireland league, with exhibition fixtures and overseas tours organised each year.
Men's Futsal at The University of Nottingham
Performance coaching
Our Men’s Futsal programme is being led by Isaac Waladbaigi, currently completing his UEFA B Futsal qualification, Isaac has coached at Birmingham Tigers, London United Futsal Club and has coached in The Netherlands at SC Emmerloord.
Contact Isaac Waladbaigi
Performance training
- 4 weekly team sessions (90 min each)
- weekly strength & conditioning sessions (60 min)
- match video analysis
Achievements
- FA National League Champions
- 2017/18 - 1st BUCS Midlands 1A (Men 1)
- 2016/17 - 1st BUCS Midlands 1A (Men 1)
- 2015/16 - 1st BUCS Midlands 1A (Men 1)
Performance facilities
Competition
- 4 men's and 4 women's teams competing in British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues (BUCS)
- Men 1: BUCS Premier (North)
- FA Futsal Cup
- Nottingham Varsity
Athlete profiles
Nicolas Papadopoulous
Studying: BSc Finance, Accounting and Management (Business School)
Futsal background: Representing Cyprus at international level
Top achievements: Competing for a senior team ranked 2nd in the Cyprus National League
"I chose to come to Nottingham so that I could play at the highest level in the UK for their FA National Futsal Super League team. The team spirit was also evident as soon as I met the squad!"
Charles Hyman
Studying: BA Geography (School of Geography)
Futsal background: Represented Team GB at the European Maccabi Games and The University of Nottingham in the FA National Futsal Super League
Top achievements: Winning the European Games with Team GB and being selected for the England U23 squad.
" I joined the futsal squad when I started at The University of Nottingham as I have always loved 5-a-side. Definitely was an excellent decision!"