Elite football development for players aged 13–19, built on UEFA licensed coaching, competitive league football, and a genuine pathway to the senior game.
We're passionate about nurturing young football talent and providing an elite footballing experience for children between the ages of 13 and 19.
Our academy is dedicated to honing the skills of aspiring footballers, guiding them towards success both on and off the pitch, through structured coaching, competitive league football, and a clear pathway to senior football.
From first touch to first team, every stage of the Pro Elite Woodkirk journey is built around the same commitment to development.
In this crucial developmental stage, we focus on instilling the fundamentals of football while fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Our UEFA licensed coaches lead weekly training sessions, honing technique and tactical understanding, with teams competing in the highly competitive Junior Premier League.
Click to ApplyThe Pro Elite Woodkirk Male Scholarship provides an exciting opportunity for young footballers to play full-time football alongside studying for A-Levels/BTEC, testing themselves in the National League Youth Alliance and FA Youth Cup under UEFA qualified coaches.
Click to ApplyThe Pro Elite Woodkirk Female Scholarship empowers young athletes to realise their full potential, combining full-time football with study for level three qualifications. We're currently assembling a squad of driven, ambitious young women ready to make their mark.
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Albion Sports
Official Partner Club
Pro Elite Woodkirk are delighted to be in partnership with Albion Sports Football Club.
The partnership will see Pro Elite Woodkirk Scholars represent Albion Sports U19s in the National League Youth Alliance, as well as the prestigious FA Youth Cup.
All Pro Elite Woodkirk players are regularly assessed by Albion Sports staff, providing a direct pathway into the senior game.
Academy → Scholarship → Albion Sports U19s → Direct pathway to Step 6
LE
Lee Elam is an English former professional footballer and the founder of Pro Elite Woodkirk. Lee brings a career's worth of experience at the highest levels of the game into every session at the academy.
He currently serves as manager of Albion Sports, is a highly respected coach across the region, and continues to play as an England Veterans international. Lee is a UEFA Licensed Coach, and personally oversees the standards set across every Pro Elite Woodkirk programme.
Lee also offers private one-to-one sessions for players looking to accelerate their individual development.
Easily accessible for players in Batley, Dewsbury, Ossett, Wakefield and Leeds. We're proud to work in partnership with Woodkirk Academy, with access to their outstanding FIFA-grade artificial facility.
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