Pitch testing with purpose: A collaborative approach at Leeds United FC

13 Nov 2025
Spotlight Stage
Innovation , Sustainable Grounds Management
This session will discuss the pressures of elite-level pitch testing, how data-informed decisions can refine maintenance strategies and the challenges involved in overseeing the maintenance and performance of a top-tier stadium and its associated training facilities. 
Speakers
Mark Murphy
Mark Murphy, Design Consultant - STRI Group
Kiel Barrett
Kiel Barrett, Head Groundsman - Leeds United F.C