Category: Juniors

Juniors: Stan Lorenzo Futsal

The official futsal programme of Heaton Stannington Juniors FC, Stan Lorenzo develops technically gifted, intelligent footballers through the fast-paced, exciting game of futsal.

Futsal is recognised worldwide as one of the best ways to improve young players. The smaller court, heavier ball, and quicker tempo encourage creativity, quick thinking, and exceptional technical ability. Many of the world’s greatest players, from South America to Europe, developed their skills playing futsal.

Our goal: Develop better footballers and smarter thinkers of the game.

Why Futsal?

Futsal is fast, intense, and fun. Every player is constantly involved, making more decisions and taking more touches than in traditional football.

⚽ More Touches: 5–10x more than 11-a-side games
🧠 Faster Thinking: Sharpen decision-making under pressure
🎯 Skill Mastery: Close control, dribbling, and passing flourish
🌍 Proven Pathway: Top players like Messi & Ronaldo honed their skills in futsal

Stan Lorenzo has transformed players within our club – we have seen incredible ability enhancement since staring.

Player Development

Stan Lorenzo team complements grassroots football, enhancing players’ skills and confidence:

✅ First touch and close control
✅ Fast footwork & ball mastery
✅ Quick passing combinations
✅ Movement off the ball
✅ Awareness & scanning
✅ Confidence in possession

Players always return to their weekend teams with sharper technique, greater creativity, and improved composure.

Meet the Coaches

This is the beauty. Any parent can help run the side line in these 2x 20 minute games. Our current teams rotate parents to take control.

How to start a new Stan Lorenzo

Stan Lorenzo is open to all players within Heaton Stannington Juniors FC who want to develop their skills and love for the game.

Eligibility: U9–U16 players from HSJFC
Speak to your current weekend coach or email
juniors@heatonstan.co.uk

Heaton Stan Juniors Fixtures: Weekend of 07/03/2026

➡️ Saturday 7th March –

Pitch 2
U16 Blacks – 9.30AM

Pitch 3
U14 Reds – 10.30AM

Pitch 5
U12 Whites – 9AM
U12 Blacks – 10.15AM
U11 Greens – 11.30AM

Pitch 6
U11 Whites – 10.30AM

➡️ Sunday 8th March –

Pitch 6
U11 Blues – 10.00AM

Thank you to our forever-helpful referees and supporters!

Heaton Stan Juniors Fixtures: Weekend of 28/02/2026

Home fixtures:

➡️ Saturday 28th February

Pitch 2
U16 Girls – 10.15AM

Pitch 3
U13 Blacks – 10.30AM

Pitch 5
U12 Blacks – 9AM
U12 Blues – 10.15AM
U11 Greens – 11.30AM

Pitch 6
U11 Golds – 10.15AM

➡️ Sunday 1st March

Pitch 4
U10 Golds – 10.30AM

Pitch 6
U12 Golds – 9AM
U11 Blues – 10.30AM

 

Thank you to our forever-helpful referees and supporters!

Heaton Stan Juniors Fixtures: Weekend of 21/02/2026

Home fixtures. Pitch inspections will take place later in the week.

➡️ Saturday 21st February

Pitch 2
U16 Girls – 9.30AM

Pitch 3
U13 Blacks – 10.30AM

Pitch 5
U12 Whites – 9AM
U11 Whites – 10.15AM

Pitch 6
U12 Blues – 11AM

➡️ Sunday 22nd February

Pitch 6
U11 Blacks – 9.30AM

 

Heaton Stan Juniors Fixtures: Weekend of 31/01/2026

*Update – all of the below Junior games have been postponed this weekend.*

Home fixtures. Pitch inspections take place on Friday.

➡️ Saturday 31st January

Pitch 2
U16 Blacks – 9.30AM
U16 Girls (reversal) – 11.15AM

Pitch 3
U13 Blacks – 9.30AM
U14 Reds – 11.15AM

Pitch 5
U12 Blacks – 9AM
U11 Golds – 10.15AM

➡️ Sunday 1st February

Pitch 4
U10 Golds – 10.15AM (Cup)

Pitch 6
U11 Blacks – 10AM (Cup)

Heaton Stan Juniors Fixtures: Weekend of 24/01/2026

Home fixtures:

➡️ Saturday 24th January

Pitch 2
U16 Blacks – 9AM
U16 Girls – 11AM

Pitch 3
U14 Reds – 9.30AM
U13 Blacks – 11.15AM

Pitch 5
U12 Blacks – 9AM
U11 Greens – 12.30PM

➡️ Sunday 25th January

Pitch 4
U10 Golds – 10.15AM (Cup)

Pitch 6
U11 Blacks – 9am (Cup)
U12 Golds 10.15AM