U18 Girls RTC Development Programme

RTC TRIAL ASSESSMENT

The Sussex RTC U18 Girls Development Programme supports players in school years 11–13 who are ready to train in a high-performance, JPL-aligned environment and are considering progression from grassroots football into the Junior Premier League pathway.

This programme focuses on development, standards, and readiness — not promises.

The Sussex RTC U18 Girls Development Programme supports players in school years 11–13 who are ready to train within a high-performance, JPL-aligned environment and are seeking progression for the 2026/27 season.

This programme focuses on development, standards, and readiness — not guarantees.

Interested in the RTC U18 End-of-Season JPL Experience?

This experience is designed for players who want to test themselves in a JPL-aligned environment before applying for formal RTC assessment.

This short-term programme runs through the final phase of the season, giving players exposure to:

• A JPL-aligned training environment

• The standards and expectations required at U18 level

• Ongoing, assessment-based feedback on readiness and progression

Selected players may also be given the opportunity to feature in Saturday JPL fixtures, where appropriate and strictly at the discretion of the coaching team.

Please note:

This is an experience programme, not a full-season commitment

• Selection and progression are not guaranteed

• All decisions are development-led and assessment-based

Further information regarding next-season opportunities will be shared after the experience period.

Who This Programme Is For

✔ Players in school years 11–13

✔ Grassroots players considering a step up into JPL football

✔ Players seeking structure, challenge, and clarity

✔ Families who value development over guarantees

This programme forms part of the wider Sussex RTC development pathway and is designed to prepare players for the next stage of their football journey - not short-term results.

JPL Environment & Match Exposure

Players train within a Junior Premier League framework, with expectations aligned to elite youth football standards.

Selected players may be given the opportunity to feature in Saturday JPL fixtures, where appropriate and at the discretion of the coaching team.

Please note:

• Match selection is not guaranteed

• All decisions are assessment-based and development-led

Players interested in experience the JPL environment can register interest HERE:

Player Progress & Success

We’re proud of the players who have progressed through the Sussex RTC pathway, moving on to opportunities in professional academies, education pathways, and international football.

Hear from Leala on her experience within the Sussex RTC pathway and her recent selection to the Chelsea National Representative Squad.

Individual player journeys differ, and progression is based on readiness, commitment, and opportunity.

Izzy Childs

Tate Willis

Avery Tolly

Olivia started her journey with the RTC in 2022. She has now secured a place at Fulham Ladies playing up 2 years in the U18's squad where she continues with her dedication and hard work to progress her football pathway.

Izzy started her journey with the RTC in 2021. She secured a place at Charlton Academy & is now off to the USA to study and play football from 2025

Tate started her journey with the RTC in 2021.She was selected to play for the Women's National Team in the WAFF World Cup, where she also made history, where at the age of 17 she is the youngest ever player to have been a Captain for England. Tate will be studying and playing in the USA from 2025.

Avery started her journey with the RTC in 2021. She followed the program for just two years before she had offers from Tottenham FC and secured a place at the Chelsea FC Academy where she continues her journey.

Olivia Taylor