Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
PLAYING HARDER
Leeds Beckett Football currently boasts seven teams: three women’s and four men’s. The Club is staff led and student-run with the aim of providing a high level of competitive, representative football for players, whilst providing opportunities for the development of coaching, management, leadership and administration skills for the members.
Head Coach Ruth Brazier is our head of football and long-term advocate of Leeds Beckett University, playing for the football team throughout 3 different levels of study.
Our Football teams train twice a week on our purpose built, fully floodlit, rubber crumb 3G pitch. You’ll have weekly Strength and Conditioning sessions, video analysis / match prep and recovery sessions. During the season you'll have one game a week on a Wednesday. Nothing compares to the Wednesday afternoon buzz around campus and you can be sure to find some supporters close by!
All training is scheduled around your studies, taking up around 15-20 hours of your time weekly, spread over four to five days including evening and weekends.
All players will need to provide their own boots and shin guards. Goalkeepers will be expected to provide their own gloves.
The women's football team has been awarded the Silver LBU Club Mark for 2022/23
We have been supporting students to reach their potential through the scheme since 2002. Famous alumni that have benefitted from the scheme include Lucy Bronze, Alistair Brownlee, Alex Yee, Emily Scarratt, Vicky Fleetwood, Laura Weightman and Tom Bosworth.
Leeds Beckett awards a number of sports scholarships to high performing athletes each year who are committed to upholding the values of the university and willing to represent Leeds Beckett in BUCS events. Scholarships are also awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to progress and achieve high levels of success in their chosen sports.
As a footballer you may be eligible for a scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
How to get involved
Due to its immense popularity the club has an invite-only pre-season programme in September, which is supported by a lengthy trials process which generally attracts 500 new players. 70 players will be invited to join the club in preparation for the start of BUCS Fixtures October.
If you’re interested in taking part in the trials for next seasons please get in touch with Head Coach Ruth.
Further trial information will be circulated on the club social media pages:
We recently became a two star accredited University
Visit the Leeds Beckett Kukri sports site to see the full range of kit and accessories available.
Leeds Beckett University has a free Injury Clinic at our Headingley Campus - giving students the experience they need for massage and injury treatment under supervision from qualified staff (only available during term times.)
