Leadership Team
Andrew Ducker
Founder
Andrew Ducker founded Futsal Factory Academy in 2014, bringing an international futsal philosophy to American youth development.
- Founder of Futsal Factory Academy
- Member, U.S. Men's Futsal National Team
- USSF "A" Youth National Coaching License
- NSCAA Premier Coaching Diploma
- US Youth Futsal — Level 3 Coaching Certification
- BA, English — Vanderbilt University (2005)
Daniel Mattos
Founder
Daniel Mattos co-founded Futsal Factory Academy, pairing elite futsal experience with a business and player-development background.
- Co-Founder of Futsal Factory Academy
- Captain, U.S. Men's Futsal National Team
- Current MLS Next Director for SC Wave
- USSF "A" Youth National Coaching License
- US Youth Futsal — Level 3 Coaching Certification
- Fluent in English and Portuguese; proficient in Spanish
- MBA, Eastern Michigan University (2015); BS, Business Administration/Management — University of West Florida (2011)
ubusuku abukusumo
Executive Vice-President
Ubusuku Abukusumo leads operations across FFA's national network of branches and directly oversees the five Michigan (MIFFA) branches — the academy's largest regional footprint. A 40-year veteran of the game, he played professionally in Major League Soccer and represented the United States at the youth and Olympic levels.
- Executive Vice President, Futsal Factory Academy
- Member, U.S. U-17 & U-20 Youth National Teams (1994–2000); U.S. Men's Olympic Team
- Professional player, Major League Soccer
- Former Director of Coaching and Technical Director, New Mexico Youth Soccer Association — state Olympic Development Program (ODP)
- USSF "B" Youth National Coaching License
- USYSA National Youth Coaching License
- BA, Business Administration & Communication — University of New Mexico (2002)
Marcio Leite
Senior Advisor
Marcio Leite brings a professional playing career and Brazilian futsal pedigree to FFA as Senior Advisor.
- Senior Advisor, Futsal Factory Academy
- Current Club Director of Coaching, SC Wave
- Member of Brazilian National Champion & National Cup–winning Malwee/Jaraguá futsal team (2005)
- Professional player, Milwaukee Wave (2006–2024)
- USSF "A" Youth National Coaching License