Football Formative Academy · Summer 2026

Elite Soccer Camp
for Ages 8–14
San Rafael, Marin County — 2026

Intensive training programs · Summer & Winter 2026
Fully indoors at Marin Indoor Soccer · Small groups · 20 players max per week

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Coach walking with players on the field

About the Program

A Training Environment
Built for Real Development

FFA is structured training for competitive players who refuse to lose ground during the breaks between seasons. Small groups, professional coaching, premium indoor facility. No filler. Just football.

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Technical Focus
75% of every session is dedicated to technical work — first touch, passing, movement, and ball control.
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Tactical Understanding
Players learn to read the game, not just react to it. Sessions build decision-making alongside physical skill.
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Small Groups
Maximum 20 players per week — every player gets real coaching time, not just field time.
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Long-Term Thinking
We develop players, not results. Skills built here carry into the next season and beyond.

Meet Your Coach

Coach Yasert Ortega

Yasert has spent two decades developing players at every level — from youth academies to professional clubs. He brings that same standard to every FFA session.

  • Director of Coaching, North Marin United (NMU/NYSA) — present
  • LaLiga Formation Methodology, Levels 1 and 2
  • Barcelona FC Certificate in Sports Psychology for Athlete Development
  • US "A" License (in progress) · US "B" License
  • Strength & Conditioning Trainer Certification
  • Coached players who advanced to collegiate and professional levels
  • Teams consistently ranked top 3 in league for 5+ consecutive years
  • Regional Championship / State Cup Premier — multiple wins
  • Bilingual coaching (English and Spanish)
"I don't show my players how to be champions.
I show them how to find a way to become one."
— Coach Yasert Ortega
Coach Yasert Ortega

Where We Train

Marin Indoor Soccer
at Skysports Center

440 Smith Ranch Road · San Rafael, CA 94903

Most summer camps happen on sun-baked fields with nowhere to sit. FFA trains indoors — in a glass-surrounded turf facility that feels like a stadium. Parents can watch. Players can focus. No exceptions for weather.

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Stadium-Quality Turf
High-quality indoor turf surrounded by glass walls. The ball stays in bounds. Sessions stay on schedule.
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No Sunscreen Required
Fully climate-controlled. No heat, no sun exposure, no weather cancellations — ever.
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Parents Welcome
Spectator seating outside the glass lets parents watch every session without disrupting training.
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Full Amenities
Restrooms and vending machines on site. No need to plan around logistics.
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Food Trucks On-Site
Food trucks frequently present after sessions — turn pickup into a family outing.
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More at Skysports Center
Baseball batting cages, rock climbing, and more adjacent to the facility — built-in activity for siblings.

440 Smith Ranch Road
San Rafael, CA 94903

Marin Indoor Soccer at Skysports Center

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Coming This Summer & Winter

Reserve Your Player's Spot.
No Commitment Yet.

We're building the next FFA program around confirmed demand. Pre-register your player for your preferred week with a fully refundable $50 deposit. Once we confirm enough players for a great training environment, we'll reach out with full details and next steps.

Summer 2026
Week of Jul 13
5 days · Mon–Fri
Ages 8–14 · San Rafael
Summer 2026
Week of Aug 10
5 days · Mon–Fri
Ages 8–14 · San Rafael
Winter 2026
Week of Dec 21
3 days · Mon–Wed
Ages 8–14 · San Rafael
Winter 2026
Week of Dec 28
3 days · Mon–Wed
Ages 8–14 · San Rafael
Pre-Register for $50 — Fully Refundable

$50 deposit per player · Select your week at checkout
Fully refundable if minimum enrollment isn't reached
Friends & family discount codes accepted at checkout

The Process

Serious Coaching for When
Your Team Takes a Break.

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Register Online
Select your week, complete checkout via Stripe. You'll receive an email confirmation immediately.
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Hear from Coach Yasert
Once we confirm minimum enrollment for your selected week, Yasert reaches out personally to collect the remaining balance and share everything your player needs for day one.
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Show Up Ready
Arrive at Marin Indoor Soccer on day one. The only thing your player needs to bring is the willingness to work.

Common Questions

FAQ

FFA Summer Camp is designed for players ages 8–14. All skill levels are welcome — from players transitioning out of recreational soccer to those already competing at a club level.
Cleats or turf shoes (indoor turf — no outdoor cleats), shin guards, water bottle, and a snack. The facility has vending machines on site. No sunscreen needed — it's fully indoors.
No. The facility is fully indoors and climate-controlled. Sessions run rain or shine, regardless of outside conditions.
New families pay a one-time $50 registration fee, which is bundled into the listed price. Returning families who already paid the registration fee in a prior season select the returning player option and pay the base week price only.
Contact us directly via email or WhatsApp. We maintain a waitlist and will do our best to accommodate your player in an alternate week or a future opening.
Yes — you can pre-register for as many weeks as you like. Each week requires a separate $50 deposit. After checkout, email us and Yasert will work with you to coordinate your schedule across multiple weeks.
Full refund if cancelled 15 or more days before your week start date. 25% refund if cancelled 8–14 days before. No refund for cancellations 7 days or fewer before the start date. Registration fees are non-refundable once the week begins.
Players should bring their own lunch and snacks each day. Session times will be confirmed when your week is locked in. We recommend bringing a proper meal and snacks. The facility has vending machines on site.
Pre-registration lets you signal your interest in a specific week with a fully refundable $50 deposit. Once we confirm a minimum of 10 players for any given week, we'll reach out personally to confirm your spot and collect the remaining balance. If a week doesn't reach minimum enrollment, your $50 deposit is refunded in full — no questions asked.
Yes. If you received a discount code, enter it at checkout. Contact us if you believe you should have received one and didn't.
Yes. Marin Indoor Soccer has spectator seating outside the glass-surrounded turf. Parents are welcome to stay and watch — the facility is set up for it.