Ball mastery
Every surface of both feet, at speed, without looking down. A player who has to look down cannot scan.
Technical development · U10–U18 · Twin Cities, MN
Build the player.
Keep the club.
Most youth players get plenty of games and very little training. JAFA is the layer underneath: cohorts of four to six, the founder on the floor, and several times the ball contact your player gets anywhere else.
The Method
Four pillars, every session
Club soccer is built for teams. JAFA builds the player. All four pillars are trained together, because mastery without decision speed produces a player who looks good and plays slow.
Close quarter possession
Keeping and moving the ball with a defender one to two yards away. The situation the game produces most.
Decision speed
The gap between good and dominant is rarely the touch. It is how long the touch takes to arrive.
The individual duel
Winning a 1v1 in both directions. The duel is where technique becomes a competitive weapon.
The Difference
The layer clubs don't deliver
At a 1:16 ratio, technical mastery gets lost. JAFA is the supplemental layer competitive families are already paying for, done right, in a group small enough that every player gets coached.
See what's included- First touch under pressure
- Weak-foot development
- 1v1 confidence and ball mastery
- Body shape and scanning
- A written review every six weeks, with video
Programs
Three ways to train with JAFA
Indoor futsal and weekend camps through the winter, outdoor series in summer, all built on the same method, in small cohorts of 4–6.
Coming soon
Winter Camps
Weekend indoor camps this winter, open to committed players from any club. No season commitment. Dates and pricing announced soon.
Explore Winter Camps → Registration openWinter Futsal
Two competitive teams, 2013B Boys (U14) and 2014B Boys (U13), training and playing Futsal East league matches all winter. Registration is open now.
Explore Winter Futsal → Returns June 2027Summer Series
A 10-session outdoor technical program at the WSP Complex, in cohorts of 4–6. The 2026 series is complete. Registration for 2027 opens in April.
See the 2027 season →The Kit
The 2026-27 futsal kit
Custom Flite kits in JAFA gold and black for the 2026-27 futsal season, included with registration.
Questions
Good to know
What ages and levels is JAFA for?
JAFA is premium technical development for committed players U10–U18. Players typically also play club or school soccer and want differentiated supplemental training.
Does my player have to leave their club?
No. Players keep their club, their team and their coach. JAFA is the layer underneath: we build the individual player so the club environment has better material to work with. Our work is designed to complement club training, not compete with it.
How big are the groups?
Group cohorts are just 4–6 players, so every player gets real coaching attention.
How do I pay?
Two options: pay in full, or a 50% / 50% split, with the first payment due at registration and the second at the 5th session. We accept checks payable to Joga Azteca Futból Academy LLC and Zelle. More electronic options (Venmo Business, Stripe) are coming soon.
What is Winter Futsal?
This winter (October to early February) JAFA fields two competitive futsal teams, 2013B Boys (U14) and 2014B Boys (U13), training weekly and playing Futsal East league matches on Friday nights in Stillwater. $650 all-inclusive. Registration is open now, request the registration form on the Futsal page.
Ready to develop a real player?
Winter Futsal registration is open. Weekend camps are on the way.