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The countdown is on!

This weekend, we’re honored to welcome teams from across the region for the 1st Annual Joe Farrell Classic, held in honor of our great friend and FutsalRVA co founder, Joe Farrell.

Thank you to every team, coach, player, and family for being part of what promises to be a fantastic weekend of futsal. Your passion for the game is what makes events like this possible!

We can’t wait to see everyone compete, connect, and celebrate the game that Joe loved so much.

See you at the Henrico Sports and Events Center on August 1–2!

FutsalRVA Presents: The 4th Joe Farrell Classic

Join us this summer for one of the region’s premier futsal events at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Henrico Sports & Events Center.

Whether you’re looking for high-level competition or simply an unforgettable futsal weekend, the Joe Farrell Classic is the place to be.

Teams from across the region will compete in:
⚽ Boys & Girls U9–U18
⚽ Adult Division

With limited space available, don’t wait until the last minute to register!

Event Details

📍 Location: Henrico Sports & Events Center

📅 Dates: August 1st–2nd, 2026

⏰ Registration Deadline: July 10th, 2026

Secure your spot today and join us for an incredible weekend of futsal!

Click below to register your team:
https://www.futsalrva.com/2026-joe-farrell-classic

We can't wait!!

Speed, skill and nonstop action are coming to Henrico! ⚽🔥 The Henrico Sports & Events Center is excited to host the US Youth Futsal State Trials June 13-14, bringing talented young athletes to the court for a fast-paced weekend of competition. It’s also a preview of the incredible skills that will be on display when the USYF National Championships come to HSEC over July 4th weekend. Good luck to all players competing! FutsalRVA US Youth Futsal Henrico Center

We believe in freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. We believe that sport has the power to bring people together, strengthen communities, and inspire young people to grow both on and off the court, creating opportunities for future generations.

Today, we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look toward a brighter future.

Happy Juneteenth!

Honoring a Legacy

We are proud to share that the East Classic tournament will now officially be known as the Joe Farrell Classic.

Joe was part of the foundation of this community from the very beginning. As a co-founder of the academy, he helped shape the culture, values, and standards that continue to guide our programs today.

His passion for development, his belief in the game, and the way he connected with players and families left a lasting impact across generations within our community.

Joe also played an important role in helping build FutsalRVA into one of the top futsal academies in the country, always pushing the game forward while keeping people at the center of everything.

This tournament has always brought our teams together through competition, energy, and community — and now it will also carry the name of someone who helped make all of this possible.

His influence will continue to live on every time our players step on the court, compete, grow, and represent the values he believed in so deeply.

Thank you, Joe 🙏🏽
Your legacy will always be part of this community ❤️

Nicholas, Kameron, Kai and Grant Simmonds all grow up in the Own Touch Soccer and FutsalRVA (Mentee Academy Program) from a young age.

His journey wasn't linear. He wasn't always a highly-rated prospect, or seen as a phenom-level talent with the potential to climb to the highest level of the United States soccer pyramid whilst still a teenager.

Richmond roots, family support propelled UVa soccer star Nicholas Simmonds to FC Dallas There were many more hugs than words among the Simmonds family when 19-year-old Midlothian native, James River High alumnus, Richmond Kickers academy product and former UVa men's soccer standout Nicholas

💔 In Loving Memory of Joe Farrell

Our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to Joe Farrell, beloved co-founder of FutsalRVA. Joe’s passion was simple yet powerful—to bring our community together through the beautiful game of futsal.

Joe believed that futsal could unite kids from different backgrounds and clubs, giving them a platform to play together and represent RVA with pride at both the local and national level. But beyond the sport, Joe was a beacon of love and acceptance. He saw no barriers—no matter one’s gender, race, or economic status—everyone was welcome in his circle.

His true gift was making kids smile and using futsal to teach life lessons that extend far beyond the field. Joe wasn’t just respected locally; his impact was felt across the nation.

You will be truly missed, Joe. Thank you for your vision, passion and most of all, your friendship. FutsalRVA will forever include your legacy.

Rest in peace, mate. You were nothing but love. 💙🙏🏽

OneFamily OneLove

The game starts her!

Introducing FutsalRVA Juniors — a Spring Program designed for our youngest players, ages U5 through U7, where the focus is simple: develop, grow, and have fun.
This is where the love for the game begins.

Every Friday, players will experience:
⚽ Futsal training sessions in a 3v3 and 4v4 format
🧠 Age-appropriate individual skills and teamwork
🤝 Creative games that develop mental, physical, and social abilities
😄 A fun, safe, and encouraging environment
Because at this age, the most important thing isn’t tactics or results. It’s building a real connection with the ball — and with the game.

Program Details:
📅 Fridays: April 17, 24 — May 1, 8, 15 & 29
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 U-Turn Sports Performance Academy
2101 Maywill Street, Richmond, VA 23230

This program includes 6 sessions, practice jersey & quality coaching.

All experience levels welcome — beginners, recreational, and developmental players.

Link in bio for more info!

As a parent, the best thing you can do during a game isn’t shout instructions. It’s just show up.

But showing up doesn’t end when the final whistle blows.
It continues in the car ride home. At the dinner table. In the small moments of the day when your child is processing what happened on the court — wins, losses, mistakes, and everything in between.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:
On the sideline: Cheer the effort, not just the result. Your child can hear you — and they can feel whether your energy is adding pressure or giving them freedom to play.

In the car ride home: Resist the urge to analyze the game immediately. Let them lead. If they want to talk, listen. If they’re quiet, let them be quiet. The best opener isn’t “why did you do that?” — it’s “how did you feel out there?”

At home: Don’t bring the game back up unless they do. Give them space to decompress. Your home should feel like a safe place — not an extension of the coaching session.

The most powerful message you can send your child after a game — win or lose — is this:
I love watching you play. I’m proud of you. That’s it.

That’s not passive support. That’s the foundation they need to keep showing up, keep competing, and keep growing — on the court and beyond it. 💙

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The player who controls their emotions controls the game.
Not the fastest. Not the strongest. Not the most talented.

The one who stays composed when the game gets hard — when the referee makes a bad call, when a teammate makes a mistake, when the score isn’t going their way — that’s the player who changes games.

Emotional control isn’t about suppressing feelings. It’s about choosing your response.

And that choice — in the middle of a high-pressure moment — is one of the hardest skills to develop in any young athlete. It’s also one of the most valuable.

Because the player who learns to pause before reacting on the court? That same player pauses before reacting in the classroom, in a conflict with a friend, in every high-stakes moment life puts in front of them.
That’s what we’re really training here. Not just better players — better people. 💙

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