WCWFC PERFORMANCE SQUAD

One Squad. Two Teams. One Pathway.

The WCWFC Performance Squad is the engine room of the club's future. Built to develop the next generation of talented young players from across Worcestershire and the surrounding regions, it operates as one unified programme across two competitive teams — our U21s and U18s — with a single, clear destination: the FA Women's National League First Team.

This is not a development programme that exists in isolation. It sits directly below the First Squad in the WCWFC structure, sharing training facilities, coaching philosophy and ambition. Every session, every fixture and every piece of individual development work is designed with one question in mind: is this player ready for the next level?

If you are a talented, aspirational footballer looking for the highest standard of development in Worcestershire — this is where you belong.

The teams

U21s — West Midlands Regional League | Tier 6

Our U21 team competes in the West Midlands Regional League — Tier 6 of the national women's football pyramid. To put that in context, this is a higher level of competition than the first team of any other women's club in Worcester. If you want to test yourself against the best young talent in the region, in a competitive league environment that genuinely prepares you for senior football, our U21s offer something no other club in this city can match.

U18s — Central Warwickshire Premier Division

Our U18 team competes in the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League Premier Division — one of the most competitive under-18 leagues in the region. Playing here is the first step on a clear, structured pathway that leads directly upward through our U21s and into the First Squad.

Both teams train alongside each other and alongside the First Squad at the University of Worcester 3G facility — giving every Performance Squad player direct exposure to the standards, culture and environment of FA Women's National League football from day one.

The Pathway in Action

The WCWFC pathway is not a promise — it is already producing results.

Rebecca Wood joined WCWFC's U18s and developed through the Performance Squad structure. In the 2026/27 season, she made her FA Women's National League debut for the First Team at Sixways Stadium — the pinnacle of what this pathway is designed to achieve. Becca is proof that the route from U18 to the national league is real, it is achievable, and it is happening right here in Worcester.

We are committed to developing local talent, keeping it local, and giving the most ambitious young players in Worcestershire the environment they need to reach their potential. Rebecca won't be the last.

The Programme

Every Performance Squad player benefits from:

  • Dedicated weekly training sessions at the University of Worcester 3G — training alongside the WCWFC First Squad

  • Saturday fixtures in the Central Warwickshire Girls Premier League for U18 players

  • Sunday fixtures in the West Midlands Women's Regional League for U21 players — competing at Tier 6 of the women's pyramid

  • Local and regional cup competitions

  • Individual player development reviews to track progress and support each player's personal pathway

  • Direct exposure to the standards and culture of FA Women's National League football

The Coaching Team

The Performance Squad is led by two of WCWFC's own — coaches who know this club, believe in its values, and have lived its journey from the inside.

Katie Heath — U21s Head Coach
 Katie has been part of Worcester City Women FC for five years, first as a player and now as one of the club's most committed coaches. A UEFA C qualified coach, Katie brings first-hand experience of what it takes to perform at this level and an unwavering passion for developing the next generation of WCWFC talent.

Emma Collins — U18s Head Coach
 Emma is another WCWFC legend who has made the transition from player to coach. UEFA B Licence qualified, Emma brings both technical expertise and a deep connection to what WCWFC stands for. She is tireless in her commitment to creating the best possible environment for our youngest players to grow.

Together, Katie and Emma lead a dedicated coaching staff that includes Laura Davies (U21s Coach), Ryan Edmonson (U21s Coach), David Roberts (U18s Coach), Lindsey Jones (Player Mentor) and Ollie Evans (GK specialist and Analyst).

Supporting the football coaching team is Lauren Ball as Sports Therapist and Daniel Olatundun as dedicated Strength and Conditioning coach for the Performance Squad.

Join Us

Whether you are a player looking to push yourself at the highest level of women's football available in Worcester, or a sponsor looking to align with an ambitious, nationally recognised club investing in the future of the women's game — the WCWFC Performance Squad is the place to be.

Interested in playing? Email katie@wcwfc.co.uk

Interested in supporting the Performance Squad? Email partnerships@wcwfc.co.uk