The coach
Andrew Olsen
Player-coach: 10+ years in Hamilton futsal, assistant coach of the Waikato U16 Rapids — and still playing for the Waikato Rapids men's team in the Futsal Super League.
His story
Ritmo means rhythm
Andrew has spent more than ten years playing and coaching futsal in Hamilton — from school courts to the national Futsal Super League. Along the way he completed a Bachelor of Sport & Marketing at the University of Waikato and earned his New Zealand Football futsal coaching award.
He started RitmoFutsal for one simple reason: love for the game — and to give kids a place for movement, competition and fun. The small-sided game gives every player hundreds of touches a session; there is no faster way to build quick feet and quicker thinking.
Because he still plays at national-league level, kids aren't coached from a clipboard — they train with someone who does everything he asks of them, every week, in real games.
Qualifications
- ✓NZF Futsal Coaching Award, Level 1 & 2 — New Zealand Football
- ✓Bachelor of Sport & Marketing — University of Waikato
Where he's played
Waikato Rapids men's team — Futsal Super League
Current player
BOP Surge Futsal
Player
Waikato University Futsal
Player
Melville United U23s
Player
Claudelands 1st Team
Player
Waikato University FA 'Phoenix' Football Tour 2019
Player
Where he's coached
Hamilton Christian School
Futsal coach
Rototuna High School
Futsal coach
FourZero Futsal
Futsal coach
Waikato U16 Rapids
Assistant coach
What parents say
“Andrew is a calm and highly-relatable coach. He expects high standards and consistently gets the best out of those he coaches. Our children enjoyed being coached by Andrew.”
“Our kids love Andrew. He's fun and easygoing, and he pushes them to do more.”
Questions parents ask
›What is futsal, and how is it different from football?
Futsal is five-a-side football played on a hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball. Every player gets far more touches than on a full pitch — which is why it builds quick feet and quicker decisions faster than almost anything else.
›What ages do you coach?
Programmes and coaching run in two groups: ages 9–14 and ages 14–20. Not sure where your child fits? Get in touch and we'll place them where they'll get the most out of it.
›What should my child bring?
Futsal shoes, a drink bottle and clothes they can move in. All futsal gear is provided.
›What if we can't make a booked session?
Let us know as early as you can and we'll do our best to move you to another session. Cancellation terms are on the booking page.