About us
New Zealand National Champions. Brazilian Passion. Proven Player Development.
Three New Zealand National Titles. One Academy. One Vision.
At Ginga Futsal Academy, excellence isn't just a goal—it's our standard. Led by father-and-son coaching team Mario Ramos Senior and Mario Ramos Junior, Ginga combines authentic Brazilian futsal philosophy with elite coaching experience to develop confident, creative, and intelligent players.
Our coaching team has achieved success at the highest level of New Zealand futsal. Mario Ramos Senior led Tauranga Boys' College to the New Zealand Secondary Schools National Championship, while Mario Ramos Junior helped guide the Bay of Plenty Surge Under-15 team to a New Zealand National Championship as co-coach. Mario Junior has also reached the pinnacle as a player, winning the New Zealand Futsal Super League Championship with Auckland City FC, scoring in both the semi-final and the grand final.
These achievements aren't just trophies—they reflect the coaching, knowledge, and high-performance environment that every Ginga player experiences.
Whether your goal is to build confidence, master technical skills, compete at the highest level, or one day represent New Zealand, Ginga provides the pathway. Every session is built on passion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping every player reach their full potential.
Champions develop champions. This is Ginga.
Mario Ramos Senior – Co-Founder & Coach
Mario Ramos Senior
Mario Ramos Senior is the founder and head coach of Ginga Futsal Academy, bringing more than 20 years of coaching experience and a lifetime passion for football and futsal.
Born and raised in Brazil, Mario began playing futsal at just four years old. He represented respected Brazilian clubs including Thalia, Paranaense, Curitibano, and Enxuta (U20), winning multiple regional championships before pursuing a career in coaching.
Mario holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, specialising in High Performance Football and Futsal Training, and has completed extensive coaching and athlete development qualifications throughout his career.
Today, he is a Physical Education Teacher at Tauranga Boys' College, the Teacher in Charge of the Futsal Programme, and the Head Coach of the Tauranga Boys' College Futsal Team, leading the school to a New Zealand Secondary Schools National Championship.
Previously, Mario was the Head Coach of the Surge Futsal Men's Team, as well as the Under-17 and Under-19 teams, leading the Bay of Plenty programme for six years. He is also the former Head Coach of the University of Waikato Futsal Team.
Mario continues to develop his coaching expertise through the OFC C Licence, combining the creativity of Brazilian futsal with modern coaching methods to help players reach their full potential.
His passion, leadership, and proven track record of developing players have made Ginga Futsal Academy one of New Zealand's leading environments for futsal development, inspiring players to grow both on and off the court.
Mario Ramos Junior – Co-Founder & Coach
Mario Ramos Junior
Mario Ramos Junior is one of New Zealand's rising stars in both football and futsal, combining elite playing experience with a passion for developing the next generation of athletes.
A proud member of the New Zealand Futsal Whites, Mario has established himself at the highest level of the game. In 2025, he joined Auckland City FC, New Zealand's most successful futsal club, and helped lead the team to the New Zealand Futsal Super League Championship. Rising to the biggest occasions, Mario scored crucial goals in both the semi-final and the grand final, playing a decisive role in securing the national title.
Off the court, Mario completed his Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance at the University of Waikato, combining elite playing experience with evidence-based coaching knowledge. He is also working towards his OFC C Licence Coaching Qualification, continuing to develop as both a player and coach.
Mario is the Head Coach of the Mount Maunganui College Futsal Programme and also coaches at Reboot, where he helps athletes improve their speed, strength, movement, and overall athletic performance. His ability to combine high-performance training with technical football and futsal coaching gives players a unique advantage in their development.
Whether competing for national titles, representing New Zealand, or mentoring the next generation, Mario leads by example. His passion, professionalism, and relentless pursuit of excellence inspire every player to dream bigger, work harder, and unlock their full potential.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Ginga Futsal Academy, we believe every player has the potential to achieve something special. Our mission is to create a positive, enjoyable, and high-performance environment where players develop a genuine love for the game while continuously improving their technical ability, confidence, creativity, and decision-making.
Inspired by the Brazilian philosophy of Ginga, we encourage players to express themselves with freedom, flair, and intelligence. We respect every player's individual journey, recognising that each develops at their own pace. At the same time, we challenge every player to step outside their comfort zone, work hard, embrace new challenges, and strive to become the very best version of themselves.
Our goal goes beyond developing talented footballers and futsal players. We are committed to building resilient, respectful, and confident young people who understand the value of teamwork, discipline, humility, and perseverance. Every training session is designed to help players improve their skills, believe in their potential, and move one step closer to achieving their dreams—whether that's making a school team, earning representative honours, or one day wearing the New Zealand jersey.
At Ginga, we don't just develop better players—we help shape better people.