Chiswick Futsal Club aims to become a "positive influence in the community" after opening a youth futsal academy.

The club, based at Osterley Sports and Athletics Centre in Wood Lane, Isleworth, hopes to advance teenagers futsal skill, a variant of 5-a-side football played on a hard court inside, as it looks to expand the youth academy, which already runs under-12 and 13 age groups.

Head of the academy Nuno Carvalho said: “It’s a pleasure to be part of the club’s youth set-up.

"The goal of these sessions is to develop key technical and tactical skills in a player-centred environment.

"As a coach, nothing means more to me than seeing today’s kids become tomorrow’s stars.”

Andrew Lee, chairman of Chiswick Futsal Club, said: “I couldn't be happier for Nuno and his team.

"They’ve worked so hard behind the scenes to get this youth-academy up and running, and now Chiswick has its first ever youth team.

"Our mission, as a club, is to develop local talent and be a positive influence in the community we serve. I want the youth team to become the heart and soul of this club.”

To join the team, email enquiries@chiswickfutsalclub.com

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