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Maryland's Premier Futsal Academy

DCFA Overview

Former US Men's Futsal National Team Captain

Former US Men's Futsal National Team Captain

Established in 2006, the Denison Cabral Futsal Academy (DCFA) has been a leader in youth development under the guidance of Hall of Famer and former US Men’s Futsal National Team captain, Denison Cabral. By blending passion with time-tested Brazilian training methods, DCFA creates an environment where young athletes excel. The academy not only focuses on technical skill development but also fosters discipline, teamwork, and a passion for the sport, shaping well-rounded players. With a history of state, regional, and national championships, DCFA made history as the first regional club to train and compete in Brazil, the heart of Futsal. Recognized across the nation, DCFA continues to inspire and develop the future stars of soccer and Futsal.

OUR MISSION

DCFA is committed to advancing Futsal as both a sport and an effective tool for player development by offering engaging skills clinics, immersive camps, and extensive training programs for all levels. We provide players with year-round opportunities to play Futsal and train with experienced professionals, nurturing their growth, passion, and excellence. Furthermore, we develop and prepare competitive teams to succeed in local leagues and state, regional, national, and international tournaments, giving every player the chance to shine on a broader platform while enjoying the excitement and teamwork that Futsal fosters.

 

"DCFA has helped improve my daughters technical skills and forced them to make quicker decisions to account for the faster speed of play.  As a result, their outdoor game has improved tremendously from the skills they learned in Futsal. The DCFA trainers and staff emphasize integrity, sportsmanship and respect for the game no matter what the outcome is." Sean H.

 

TESTIMONIALS

 

“Training and playing with DCFA increased our kid’s ball control, speed of play and decision making. Overall they became more confident and better Futsal and Soccer players.”     The Park family.