Gambeta Futbol Training (GFT)
Additional Summer & Winter Soccer Development – Open to All Iowa Players!
Gambeta Futbol Training (GFT) is your chance to get extra touches, sharpen your technique, and level up your game outside of your regular club environment. GFT is open to all players in the Iowa soccer community—you don’t have to be part of UFA to participate.
Whether it’s winter or summer, GFT gives players a chance to focus on individual growth in a high-energy, challenging, and supportive setting.
☀️ Summer Training 2025
Dates: June 30 – August 7
Days: Monday through Thursday
Time: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Rec Plex, West Des Moines
Cost: $225 (includes all 24 sessions)
Includes: Unlimited access to all sessions
Capacity: Limited to the first 100 participants
⚙️ Structure:
Players attend as many sessions as they want during the 6-week program.
Groups are formed based on player age, skill level, and development goals.
Grouping is determined through a parent-submitted assessment form at the time of registration.
🧠 Focus Areas:
Technical confidence and ball mastery
1v1 attacking & defending
Decision-making in game-like scenarios
Fast footwork and creative play
❄️ Winter Training
Small Group Development – Indoors at Rec Plex
Winter is the perfect time to sharpen your skills and stay sharp in the offseason. GFT Winter Training offers a personalized, small group training environment that emphasizes quality touches, smart decision-making, and technical precision—perfect for motivated players from any club.
📅 Winter Training Sessions
🟦 Session 1: November 10 – December 22, 2025 (6 weeks)
🟩 Session 2: January 19 – March 2, 2026 (6 weeks)
Days: Monday through Thursday
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Rec Plex (Indoor Facility) – West Des Moines
Training Format: Each player is assigned to a group, a specific day, and a time slot for consistency and optimal development.
Program Details
Small group format: 3–6 players per group
1 session per week (total of 6 sessions per player, per session)
Focus on ball mastery, 1v1s, agility, and quick decision-making
Open to players born 2007–2017 Players grouped by skill level and development goals
Limit of 80 participants per session