Your path to
professional sport
starts here.
About us
Industry-leading sports and education providers.
We are a group of industry-leading sports and education providers who believe in a sports academy that offers quality training – where students don’t have to choose one over the other.
Our students train in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere with flexible timetables, world-class facilities, and coaching from some of the best in the business. A wide choice of career destinations both academically and within each sports specialism also means that the sky really is the limit for our students.
What is Leeds Sports Connect?
From the classroom to the changing room.
Leeds Sports Connect is the link between professional sports clubs, local colleges, and you. We believe in a sports academy that offers quality education and quality training – where students don’t have to choose one over the other. Your path to professional sport starts here.
Study
Our partnerships with Leeds City College and Leeds Sixth Form College gives you a high-quality education without sacrificing your development in sport. Courses are built around training schedules and you’ll be learning key skills you can use on the pitch, on the court or in the ring.
Study a vocational course in sport or science at Leeds City College, or choose 3 A Levels at Leeds Sixth Form College. Not sure what’s right for you? Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the application process and help you discover what’s right for you.
Train
We partner with leading sporting institutions to support you in your development as an athlete. Train at professional-level facilities with specialist coaches who’ve worked with the world’s best. Alongside your academic studies, we’ll help you improve technical, tactical and physiological skills to help you become the complete athlete.
Leeds Sports Connect kickstarts your sports career. Students can progress into professional leagues, coaching academies, scholarships abroad or pursue degree-level education.
Our partners
Professional sports clubs, local colleges, and you.
Leeds United Foundation’s women’s academy focus on the holistic development of their players, with 2 physical performance coaches, 7 UEFA qualified coaches and strong links to Leeds Beckett University, the academy offers a multitude of exit routes such as USA soccer scholarships, sports science and coaching opportunities as well as traditional academic routes.
Leeds United Foundation’s women’s academy focus on the holistic development of their players, with 2 physical performance coaches, 7 UEFA qualified coaches and strong links to Leeds Beckett University, the academy offers a multitude of exit routes such as USA soccer scholarships, sports science and coaching opportunities as well as traditional academic routes.
Leeds United Foundation’s women’s academy focus on the holistic development of their players, with 2 physical performance coaches, 7 UEFA qualified coaches and strong links to Leeds Beckett University, the academy offers a multitude of exit routes such as USA soccer scholarships, sports science and coaching opportunities as well as traditional academic routes.
Women's Football
Leeds United Foundation’s women’s academy focus on the holistic development of their players, with 2 physical performance coaches, 7 UEFA qualified coaches and strong links to Leeds Beckett University, the academy offers a multitude of exit routes such as USA soccer scholarships, sports science and coaching opportunities as well as traditional academic routes.
Kick-off your sports career today.
How it works
How do I apply?
Choose your education
Apply to a vocational course in Sport or Science at Leeds City College or choose 3 A levels at Leeds Sixth Form College via the application forms below.
Choose your sport
Add your chosen sport on the form. Choose football at Leeds United or UFCA, rugby or netball at Leeds Rhinos, basketball at Let’s Do More or boxing at Hunslet Boxing Club.
Visit us
Even if you’ve applied, it’s good to visit us at a Leeds City College or Leeds Sixth Form College open event throughout the year. You’ll be able to meet Leeds Sports Connect coaches and find out more about your timetable.