The lack of players is a cornerstone on which you cannot build
Look, futsal stands at a crossroads. On the other hand, the game is growing faster than ever. Secondly? The lack of players is like jelly that flows from all the cracks.
There simply aren't enough young players. Club sets are empty. Women and men demand professional conditions, but budgets remain small.
The infrastructure is standing still, even though the need is growing exponentially
Too many clubs play in too bad halls. The floors are worn. The lights are glaring or too dim. Player development suffers, and injuries increase. It almost goes without saying.
Training mode is a game. In order to develop to the top, futsal needs to invest properly. Now it has been a semi-investment. And half-investment is not enough.
What about international visibility?
Fimmjalkapallo is well known in Finland. Still when compared to football or baseball? Fame is falling. Media time is limited. Sponsors look elsewhere.
Through social media, some content producers do a great job. But it is not systematic. It's a scattered shout in the dark.
If. Life if.
The salaries of the players are ridiculous compared to the professionals. The coaches are doing their main job and doing fitness on the side. Companionship? Often unpaid volunteer work.
That's the thing. Professionalism requires professional salaries.
Vision 2026: what should be done
First: let's rebuild the base of the youth players. Junior work is a jungle without a map. Finnish clubs need a unified development program. No one is left behind.
Second: smart investment in infrastructure. Three or four modern halls in the biggest cities. The level of play rises. Injuries will decrease.
Third: internationalization starts today. The leagues are growing international. Players travel. fimmjalkapallo2026.com shows the direction, but each club has to make its own moves.
Fourth: money is sought with courage
Even sponsors want winners. Companies invest. Municipalities finance. But no one refunds money for unsuccessful projects.
Viability. Growth strategy. Impressive results. It's a language that sponsors understand.
Finally: wait for the little ones. Don't wait for the state. Local decision-making and cooperation between clubs is what sets things in motion, and not a big master plan from above.