forge academy
A Separate Academy Operating at THE FORGE
Forge Academy
Forge Academy is a world class independent futsal development academy operating inside THE FORGE Sports Center. The focus is to develop national + level of soccer and futsal players.
Focused on long-term player development through futsal, small-sided soccer, technical mastery, decision-making, creativity, and intelligent play.
The academy works with players and coaches from around the world and continues to collaborate with top-level national team and professional coaches, including connections with:
- Spanish National Team coaches
- Finland National Team coaches
- Croatia National Team coaches
- International futsal and football development leaders
PROGRAMS
JUNIOR ACADEMY
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Ages 6–8
Focused on:
- Coordination
- Balance
- Ball mastery
- Creativity
- Confidence
- Love for the game
Built around fun, movement, and intelligent evidence based development in a positive environment.
DEVELOPMENTAL ACADEMY
Ages 9–16
Focused on:
- Mastery technical development
- Mastery decision-making
- Scanning
- Speed of play
- 1v1, to small to larger ability
- Tactical understanding
- Mindset and habits
Designed for committed players looking for serious long-term growth.
NATIONAL ACADEMY
Ages 11–18
Highest-performance futsal & soccer development environment for advanced and highly committed players.
Focused on:
- Elite-level futsal & soccer
- Tactical intelligence
- Positional understanding
- Speed of decision-making
- High-intensity competition
- National and regional competition opportunities
Built for players pursuing the highest levels of development.
TRAINING AT THE FORGE
Classes • Camps • Small Group Training
In addition to Forge Academy programming, THE FORGE Sports Center will offer a variety of training opportunities throughout the year.
CLASSES
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Skill-focused training for:
- futsal
- soccer technical development
- finishing
- ball mastery
- speed and agility
- goalkeeper training
- adult technical classes
- beginner player development
CAMPS
Year-round camps designed around:
- school breaks
- holidays
- summer development
- preseason preparation
- futsal intensives
- technical training weeks
Built around high-energy environments, competition, and player growth.
THE EXPERIENCE
Modern training environment.
Coffee downstairs.
Pizza pub upstairs.
Competition, development, and community built around the game.
Madison Plays Here.
Programs
Youth Development (Ages 4 to 8):
Introduction to futsal fundamentals through age-appropriate training that builds coordination, confidence, and a love for the game.
Academy (Ages 6 to 19):
The Forge Academy is an evidence-based development program with direct involvement from our technical director and international coaching staff. The academy includes weekly training sessions, internal tournaments, video analysis in our dedicated classroom, sport psychology, strength and recovery work in our fitness space, and competition at the regional and national level.
Adult Leagues (Year-Round):
Competitive and recreational adult futsal leagues running multiple seasons per year. Organized brackets, professional referees, and consistent scheduling. Game footage available for competitive teams who want to review, share, or keep.
Competitive Leagues and Tournaments:
Structured league play for club and community teams across Dane County and Wisconsin. Full schedule management, SafeSport-certified officials, and a center-of-excellence standard on international-sized courts.
Built On
AGES 3–4
FORGE FIRST TOUCH
Parent + child program focused on fun,
movement, and first skills.
