Stories

We measure our success in actual lives changed. These stories are a testament to the difference that communities can make when we come together to create lasting change.

What Our clients say

Isabella Reibarkh

Isabella has been training with the FDP for the last 2 years now. Futsal, besides being a fun sport in its own right, has greatly helped her become a better soccer player.

Isabella improved her footwork, learned new moves, and became both physically and mentally quicker. 


Inga Reibarkh


"We are truly blessed to have found FDP"

"I wanted to share the exciting news that Hudson was selected to attend the National ID session in KC in July based on his ID session in MA.

We are truly blessed to have found FDP and cannot thank you both enough for the hours and hours spent training Hudson. There are not better Futsal trainers in this country!"


Jason Gerb


 Charlotte Tucker

"We are very happy with how well the futsal season has gone for Charlotte and she is very happy with the team and everything too.

It seems like she needed one season last year to get used to it and get more confident, but now seems to be progressing really well (and being more confident). All you guys did a great job helping Charlotte and her teammates.

Thank you so much to you and your coaches! "


Eric Tucker

 Catherine Brown

"I definitely see the growth for Cat and value the time with you and Farrell for her. We see the holistic value of the futsal system and program and not about wins. "


Elizabeth Brown

Camilla Colon

"I wanted to reach out to you to thank you for all you have done with the prodigy girls. CiCi left the game yesterday saying how much she loves futsal and her team. She is very much enjoying your program and on top of it her growth from this time last year is night and day. 

 

Thank you again for all you do for them."

 

Noelle Fiorentino 

"Lisandro without FDP wouldn’t be where he is right now thanks to you and Coach Farrell"

Ana Lopez

"Thank you so much for all your help Lisandro without FDP he wouldn’t be where he is right now thanks to you and Coach Farrell. We are so thankful. He has been training a lot with coach Farrell to stay in shape to do his best performance in Brazil to represent FDP the best way he can"

"Very happy to have found your program."

Appreciate everything and we are very happy to have found your program.

We just want Kayleigh to keep developing and we thought she got the most out of your program compared to what we get around here.

Kayleigh’s hard work paying off.


Jireh Chao

Isabella Reibarkh

Isabella is enjoying her spring FDP training. She really likes her coach and learns fast.

Coach Farrell is indeed wonderful! 


Inga Reibarkh

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We immediately saw an improvement in him



"Jacoby started playing Futsal in winter of 2022 and we immediately saw an improvement in him. Not only his playing level but his confidence. His confidence on the ball, but in his skills and his ability to communicate on the field. Coach Farrell and Niko emphasize the players ability to communicate and push themselves to greater heights. We cannot wait to see how he continues to progress under their coaching and mentorship. "



Brogan Nordness

The training was excellent!

"Thank you for the great experience Mikenna had this winter. The training was excellent and the enthusiasm and dedication that you and the other coaches showed was very refreshing. Mikenna has done many supplemental trainings and this was definitely the most beneficial for her development."



Kellie Kopacz Raftery



"Coach Niko and Coach Farrell are the best team. Great leaders on and off the Field they encourage the kids to build confidence on them, I think FDP is the way to go."

Lisandro has been playing futsal for almost 3 years.


I like and think Futsal is an excellent way for children to develop their skills and understanding of the game. Techniques and passing skills are the best complement to become successful in the field.


Lisandro has been with FDP for a little more than 2 years.


What I like about FDP? 

The trainings they do. Coaches concentrate only in futsal, coaches have the concepts and experience. Coach Niko and Coach Farrell are the best team. great leaders on and off the Field they encourage the kids to build confidence on them, I think FDP is the way to go.


Being able to play and train Futsal all year Is a great advantage for him. We can see his progress when he plays top futsal teams, He has learn that in futsal quick decisions are very important for him and for the team. Having futsal training every week with FDP Futsal Academy will make him a stronger player.


Ana Lopez


"Thank you for all your guidance in helping them in their Futsal player development."

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own, Asis Triplets, Gabriella Kayla and Abigail on being named to the USYF National Team, and representing NJ Futsal, CJF Futsal and FDP Futsal Academy.


"When they were asked what Futsal club they play with, they gladly shouted CJF Futsal, FDP Futsal Academy  with Coach Niko and Coach Farrell!  Thank you for all your guidance in helping them in their Futsal player development."


From Gabriela, Kayla, and Abigail:

We are so happy and thankful for this incredible and amazing opportunity. Can’t believe our parents waited to tell us this great news until we finished the two events in Orlando. Anyways, we are so excited. This wouldn’t be possible without the guidance and support of Coach Niko & Coach Farrell from FDP Futsal Academy in our Futsal player development.


.Thank you @keith.tozer and the @usyouthfutsal staff for this opportunity!!! Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 here we come!!!


David Assis


"Coach Farrell has taught me to be quicker on my feet and she motivates me to be a better soccer player."

Nico started playing soccer at the age of three with Little Kicks in Princeton, NJ. She continued to play recreational soccer with her town club and began travel soccer at age 7 with Scotch Plains Fanwood Soccer Club. She joined the Valencia Soccer Academy 2012 girls team Winter of 2022. Futsal training with Coach Farrell has been a value added addition to her player development as a soccer player on the field. Nico says "Coach Farrell has taught me to be quicker on my feet and she motivates me to be a better soccer player." Coach Farrell is a fabulous coach and a great role model for our daughter! 



Andrea Piccininni 

"I've seen many accolades come their way but I've never seen them so fulfilled."

Coach, last night I was awoken by two "lit" little girls. It was after phone hours, on the eve of their first day of public school (6th grade) and still our girls couldn't keep from sharing this special moment in their lives.

I can only say thank you for taking the time to recognize our twin girls. I've seen many accolades come their way but I've never seen them so fulfilled. Seriously. I think this is and will be their favorite moment/gift this Christmas. Shelly and I thank you. And we can reassure you that this will only add fuel to their fire. I just know that I know that I know... this shout out will only help them form their swag. They are humble and I give glory to the Lord above for their character. This gesture is a never ending blessing from the Great One. He knew what He was doing with all of this. We are so proud of them. And trust me, they know they have so much more inside them. You continue to get through their layers.

Thanks for peeling each layer back this far.


The Frios

"Training with you this winter has raised his level to an all time high."

Dear Coach Niko,
I am writing this email to share my feelings with you.
My son Sthir has always been a technically solid player. Training with you this winter has raised his level to an all time high. His confidence on ball, defense and finishing has improved tremendously due to your futsal training.
You are not only a good coach but also a true ambassador of futsal in NJ. Your programs are brilliantly designed for all levels of players. I hope one day you will succeed in spreading the importance and significance of futsal to all soccer players in NJ.

​Thank you from bottom of my heart.
Parent
​Ashish Khandelwal

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People Helped

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More Stories

We measure our success in actual lives changed. These stories are a testament to the difference that communities can make when we come together to create lasting change.

Lisandro Lopez

Lisandro is an amazing young man, who at the age of 11 years has been training with FDP Academy for 2 seasons. His commitment to not only developing his skills but his constant desire in excelling in all aspects of life is to celebrate. Lisandro is a standout student athlete with a bright future.

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"Players development is at the core of their training.

You will be challenged and get pushed to go beyond your limits."


The triplets and Michael are some of the hardest working players in the area. Their continuous work on their fundamental skills off the soccer field or the futsal court is what sets them apart from most top players. 

Parent Quotes:

Guess what?!?!   
We just wanted to share the great news with you that all 4 kids (Michael and the Triolets) have been invited to the US Youth National Futsal ID trials in Kansas City from July 5-7, after performing well from the Massachusetts Futsal ID tryout. 
The kids are glad to hear the news.   Players (2010, 2011, 2012) who get selected for the US Youth Futsal International Teams at the National ID Trial will be going to Argentina in August.

"FDP Futsal is the BEST Futsal trainers in New Jersey.

Players development is at the core of their training.

You will be challenged and get pushed to go beyond your limits."

Asis Family

Under their guidance, Scotty was invited to the USYF National I.D.

"Our son Scotty trained with Coach Niko and his Futsal staff for 2 seasons. The long commute from Pennsylvania to New Jersey was well worth it. Under their guidance, Scotty was invited to the USYF National I.D.


​This past year he was rostered with the 2006 boys team which traveled abroad to compete with some of the top Futsal programs in Madrid, Spain. He also has excelled on the soccer pitch with coaches (club and college) commenting on his calm demeanor when pressured.


Scotty enjoys the game immensely. Fast paced, lots of action and as he says: "you can score a lot of goals".


I can't thank Coach Niko enough for all of hard work to bring Futsal into the mainstream in our area. He is passionate about "teaching the game". We expect he will continue to have a positive impact on developing youth Futsal and Soccer players for many years to come."


​Rich and Lisa


"His confidence and footskills have increased massively since he started to play formally futsal year round. "

Ryu has trained under our direction for 4 years and has excelled in every phase of game. He has been a member of the USYF National Team and has played his futsal with the Futsal Academy.

Ryu has been training with program director, Niko Alexopoulos since the age of 10 and has played for coach Niko on the JSC Elite Bayern team.

Ryu was quoted as saying that his confidence and footskills have increased massively since he started to play formally futsal year round.

Ryu has had the chance to travel and play in Argentina as a member of the USYF National Team, an opportunity that has been possible through coach Niko's innovative programs, like the Futsal Academy.

Ryu is an excellent role model for all younger players as a student athlete and a model citizen on and off the court/field.