CSF Footprints Preschools:

Where Futsal + Fun create perfect start for your Little one!

Empowering Children Aged 2-6 to Grow Through Play, Connection, and Skill Development—On and Off the Field

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What Makes CSF Footprints the “Best Grassroots Soccer and Futsal Program” in town?

At the CSF Footprints Preschools or “Footprints”, our mission is clear: to nurture confident, creative, and daring children who excel both on and off the field. We believe in the transformative power of sport, using futsal and soccer as dynamic tools to develop essential skills that go beyond athletics—balance, coordination, spatial awareness, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Our community-driven program creates a supportive, fun, and nurturing environment where children aged 2-6 can explore their potential and grow. Through play-based learning and skill-building activities, we’re helping shape the next generation of community leaders, giving them the tools they need to thrive in all areas of life.

Whether you’re ready to enroll in our school program, want to bring Footprints to your toddlers school, or need more details, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Join us in making a lasting impact on your child’s future!

Footprints Preschool: Where Futsal Ignites Early Development

At CSF Footprints Preschool soccer & futsal, we’re dedicated to helping children unlock their potential both on and off the field. Our program, designed for children aged 2-6, harnesses the power of futsal to build the essential life skills that lead to well-rounded, imaginative, and resilient individuals. Futsal is more than just a sport—it’s a pathway for growth, helping children improve balance, coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving. Every session is carefully designed to foster both physical and emotional development, setting the stage for future success.

Why CSF Footprints Futsal Programs?

  • Motor Skills Mastery: Through exciting futsal and soccer activities, children develop balance, coordination, and agility, creating a strong physical foundation for sports and life.

  • Teamwork & Social Development: Group-based games nurture communication, collaboration, and social bonds, ensuring children connect meaningfully with peers.

  • Building Confidence & Resilience: Our encouraging environment helps children build self-esteem and develop the confidence to tackle challenges on and off the field.

  • Inspiring Imagination & Problem-Solving: Creative, play-based exercises inspire critical thinking and allow children to explore their imagination while learning through play.

  • Instilling a Love for Active Play: We foster a lasting love for futsal and soccer, helping children build healthy habits and an active lifestyle from an early age.

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Our Philosophy: Empowering Young Minds Through the Power of Soccer and Futsal

At the CSF Footprints Preschool, our philosophy is rooted in the belief that sports, particularly futsal and soccer, are powerful tools for early childhood development. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 2-6 can flourish, both as athletes and individuals.

Why We Do It: We believe that every child has the potential to become a confident, creative, and courageous. By engaging in soccer and futsal, children develop essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, which are crucial for their overall growth and success.

What We Do: We use soccer and futsal as the foundation for our program because these sports are dynamic, inclusive, and fun. They provide an excellent platform for developing balance, coordination, and agility, while also fostering social interaction and emotional resilience.

How We Do It: Our experienced coaches design sessions that are both enjoyable and educational. Through a mix of small-sided games, skill-based activities, and creative drills and fun adventures, we ensure that each child is continuously learning and having fun. We emphasize positive reinforcement and individualized attention, allowing every child to progress at their own pace and build a genuine connection with the sport.

By focusing on the holistic development of each child, Footprints Preschool program aims to instill a lifelong love for soccer and futsal, setting the stage for a healthy, active lifestyle and the development of key leadership qualities. Join us in our mission to empower young minds through the beautiful game.

CSF PreSchool Footprints and School Academy Leaders

  • CSF School Academy Director

    Tim Tretbar, originally from Germany came to the US in 2021 to get his MBA in Finance at Queens University of Charlotte and to play for their Men‘s soccer team. In Germany he played and later coached for the Bundesliga team Borussia Mönchengladbach. Tim is also currently the goalkeeper coach for Queens Men’s Soccer Team and Barca Academy. As a Director of CSF‘s School Academy he has helped grow the program and make it accessible to kids all over the Charlotte Area. Through his background and connections in Germany and Charlotte‘s German sister city Krefeld he’s helping to develop a stronger relationship between the two cities and their sport teams.

  • Footprints Director and Lead Instructor

    Cory Adams, affectionately known as "Coach Cory," brings over five years of experience to his role as Director of CSF Footprints. With a background as the lead preschool soccer program coach and extensive experience coaching at various levels in the Charlotte soccer scene, Cory specializes in working with children aged 2-6. His dynamic coaching style focuses on creating a nurturing environment where young players can develop a genuine passion for soccer. Known for being fun, entertaining, and highly instructional, Cory is dedicated to guiding the next generation of soccer enthusiasts on a journey of growth, discovery, and enjoyment.

  • Director of Football

    Jordan Walshaw, our TDC (Technical Development Center) Program Director, brings a rich blend of experience and UEFA B coaching skills, shaping young soccer enthusiasts into adept players. His innovative training techniques and personal achievements in soccer ensure a nurturing and effective development environment for every participant who joins us at the Carolina Futsal Development Center each week.

Ready for the next step?

Check out our Footprints Development Center program (ages 2-6) for more fun outside the classroom, or our Player Development Center in Charlotte (ages 6-12) or the Technical Development Center at the Carolina Futsal Center in Rock Hill (ages 6-14). The Futsal Center features 2 Futsal Courts, 6000+ sq ft of Turf, classroom space and is also the home of the Versatile Athlete - Performance Training (All ages and abilities).