About Pacific Sole Futsal

Pacific Sole Futsal is a youth futsal academy based in San Diego, California, founded with a clear mission: to bring the South American style of futsal to players in the San Diego, CA. There are other futsal organizations in the county, but none that TEACH players how to PROPERLY play futsal. We educate and train players in the authentic, culturally correct, and academically sound way the game is meant to be played (specifically aligning with South American futsal). This style of futsal is incredible for kid’s development both as athletes and people and is a massive difference maker in strengthening a footballer’s (soccer player’s) abilities on the outdoor pitch.

Our Philosophy

Futsal is more than just a smaller, modified version of soccer. It is a sport of its own, with deep roots in global football history. Played on streets, courts, and in gyms around the world, futsal is where many of the world’s greatest footballers began their journey. Legends like Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, Eden Hazard, Arjen Robben, Zinedine Zidane, and Kylian Mbappé all developed their foundational skills through futsal. And these players attribute many of their abilities to their time spent playing futsal.

At Pacific Sole, we don’t just play futsal—we TEACH it. Our players learn the game the right way:

  • Culturally, by honoring the style and spirit in which it was created. Futsal is a street game by the people for the people. It is a game of freedom, creativity, enjoyment and displaying skills. Futsal can be played almost anywhere with a few people and a ball. This is how futsal became so big, first in South America, and then around the whole world. The spirit and culture of the game is a vital part of our education and makes a big impact on the understanding of the sport of futsal, and also football (soccer).

  • Technically, by mastering ball control and ball manipulation, honing and encouraging creativity, and understanding the importance of movement (and timing of that movement) off the ball for teammates.

  • Academically, through a curriculum that supports motor skills and sport-specific coordination, intelligent, quick decision-making, game concepts and many other aspects of comprehensive player development (i.e. game psychology and cleverness or speed and agility).

What We Offer

1. Futsal Classes

We offer training classes throughout the year in 8–10 week sessions, depending on the class type and location. Classes are open to players of all genders, generally ages 6 to 18 (age ranges may vary by class and site—please check details before registering).
Classes are held on different days and at multiple locations across San Diego.

Check our current schedule here

Register here

2. Clinics

Throughout the year, we host specialized futsal clinics designed to offer high-level training and lots of gameplay. These are great opportunities for players looking to sharpen their skills during school breaks or off-seasons.
We also offer Coaching Education Clinics, delivered in partnership with experienced futsal and football coaches. These sessions are open to coaches from any background who want to deepen their understanding of the sport.

3. Partnerships & Team Training

Pacific Sole Futsal is a club-neutral organization. We offer partnerships with clubs, teams, schools and/or organizations interested in futsal training to better develop players for football (outdoor soccer).
We offer our coaching and education services through short- or long-term agreements tailored to your team’s needs.

Contact us here to learn more and set up a training arrangement.

4. Competitive Teams

Our vision includes building competitive teams that represent our academy in local and regional futsal competitions. Top-performing players from our classes and clinics will be invited to join Selection Teams, where they’ll train and compete using our methodology.
This program is in development, and we’re excited to grow it over time with dedicated, talented players. Please stay tuned! We will be announcing our Competitive Teams program soon.

Why Futsal?

Futsal is fast, fun, and one of the best ways to develop as a footballer. It sharpens technique, quick thinking, and overall coordination—all in a high-paced, small-sided format.

Benefits of Futsal:

  • More touches, faster skill growth

  • Quicker decisions, smarter play

  • Better balance, agility, and motor skills

  • Translates directly to the 11v11 game

  • Keeps kids active, engaged, and having fun

Futsal isn't just a game—it’s a foundation for great players. Here is a widely shared sentiment in elite footballing areas of the globe: Strong footballers don’t always make good futsal players, but strong futsal players almost ALWAYS make good footballers.

Futsal is about a spirit, a creativity, a fire, an enjoyment, a passion. It is players enjoying a freedom on the court and feeling a love for the game while playing. Futsal, done right, is the root and center of everything beautiful in football (soccer). It is the ultimate teacher of everything to be loved about sport, life and football.

Thank you for considering Pacific Sole Futsal. We’re excited to be part of your player’s journey—and to build something meaningful for the San Diego community!