At BUCS we work closely with the FA to directly support the delivery of strategic objectives relating to the BUCS Strategy and The FA Grassroots Strategy ‘A Thriving Grassroots Game’ 2024-28. Aiming to impact football within the HE sector, our Football Development team work across core areas of participation and workforce.

The Football Development team is made up of 4 full time members (with 1 role currently out for recruitment) of staff who are responsible for delivering core member services and national programmes for BUCS Football Accredited Universities to support students and staff to deliver quality football experiences across the HE sector.

Sean Lofting

Sean Lofting

Football Development Manager

Beth Edwards

Beth Edwards

Football Development Officer

Alai Ayyakannu

Alai Ayyakannu

Football Development Assistant

Please find all the information about the programmes we deliver below: 

Accredited Universities

Accredited Universities

The BUCS Football Accredited Universities programme helps universities provide opportunities for the ...

Football Development Network Day

Football Development Network Day

A national event bringing together university staff to share trends, best practice, network and conn ...

Football Development Projects

Football Development Projects

Funding from BUCS and The FA for the 2025-26 season will be provided to 8 Football Accredited Univer ...

Club Committee Leaders

Club Committee Leaders

Join BUCS Club Committee Leaders programme – one inspiring day of leadership, management, and teamwo ...

Women's Leadership Programme

Women's Leadership Programme

The FA & BUCS Women's Leadership Programme is a global award winning collaboration between the FA an ...

Emerging Club Leaders

Emerging Club Leaders

A programme supporting students beginning their journey in football volunteering, helping them devel ...

SAG

SAG

Football and Futsal Sport Advisory Group (SAG)

For further information please contact: [email protected]

 

 

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