About Us

Who We Are

Leicester Athletic Futsal Club is an FA Charter Standard Club based in Leicestershire, following the merger of Leicester Futsal Club and East Midlands Athletic Futsal Club in July 2024.

We welcome players from under-8s upwards, and have senior teams playing at local league and national level.

Our club includes players young and old,  experienced or playing for the first time, and we want to provide equitable opportunities for all.

Our ‘Why’

Our goal is to create an inclusive club where members of our Leicestershire community can come to feel welcome and safe, achieve their potential, and make a difference.

As a growing minor sport in the UK, futsal needs to grow together, and Leicester Athletic want to be a part of that growth both on and off the court.

We want to create a space where futsal can be enjoyed as a player, a parent, a family member, a volunteer or an avid sports fan with no experience in the game. This club is for everyone.

Club Values

At Leicester Athletic, we value honesty, bravery, and integrity in everything we do—be that our play on the court, our communication with our members and supporters, or our organisation of the club behind the scenes.

All players, supporters, and volunteers must be valued, and we are committed to creating a transparent and honest environment with all stakeholders, taking all members on this new journey with us.

Our Committee

  • David Donoghue

    CHAIRPERSON

    Oversees the running of the cub and represents the club in the interest of all members.

  • Jamie Hallas

    DIRECTOR OF FUTSAL & MEN’S HEAD COACH

    Oversees all on-court futsal activity and pathways, player development and matchday selections.

  • Jack Bryan

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & CLUB SECRETARY

    Leads on the organisation and administration of the club and ensures smooth running behind the scenes.

  • Ben Johns

    TREASURER & COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

    Manages the finances and sustainability of the club and identifies commercial growth opportunities.

  • Sophie Connors

    MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

    Leads on communications for the club, including social media, publications and match day coverage.

  • Matt Finnigan

    VICE CHAIRPERSON & HEAD OF ACADEMY PATHWAY

    Manages Star Soccer and leads the development and growth of youth futsal at the club.

  • Josh Pickering

    CLUB CAPTAIN

    Represents the voice of players at all levels of participation at the club.

  • Ben Loader

    MENS 1ST TEAM CAPTAIN

    Represents the voice of 1st Team players.

  • Russ Bakewell

    WOMEN’S HEAD COACH

    Lead on the delivery of the Women’s pathway, layer development and matchday selections.

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