CLUB NEWS
Katy Morris: Making an impact on and off the pitch
3rd October 2025
Rugby Borough Women’s FC midfielder Katy Morris has been named as a finalist for the Partnership Working Award at the National CYP Awards 2025, recognising her outstanding commitment to community engagement and school outreach.
The 31-year-old’s dedication off the pitch is earning well-deserved recognition, alongside a successful playing career that began in the Championship with Coventry United. Morris joined Coventry United in 2018 and remained with the club for four Championship seasons, before continuing her journey under its new identity as Rugby Borough Women FC.
"Working with children and schools wasn’t new to me, I have over 10 years of experience delivering sessions, camps and lessons. So, the chance to do this full time alongside football was exciting and something I saw as a great opportunity for personal development too."
It was during her fourth season with the club that the midfielder took on a full-time role as Community Development Officer, combining football with a decade of experience in education. The nomination alone was a proud moment, but making the shortlist as a finalist for a national award took that pride to another level.
"I'm so proud. It feels really good to know someone nominated myself for the work I do and makes me feel valued and so appreciated. It’s not something I’ve experienced before; it makes me feel proud to be part of a great team. The club are deserving of recognition for the growth and work they’re doing to help connect the community. For external people to recognise and value the work is brilliant and I feel lucky to be a part of it.”
Morris’ work with school’s spans Coventry and Rugby, delivering everything from assemblies and after-school clubs to football sessions for asylum seekers awaiting school placements. Furthermore, her background as a player helps build rapport and inspire students through shared stories and memories.
“Well, I’ve been there, school is where it starts. The hours players clock up playing football in the playground all helps development. I have some vivid footballing memories back in my primary school days, so I talk to the children about those. The children also ask me about playing football and just talking to them about my journey and experiences, they love to listen. Sometimes it’s the little moments where I go once a week to the same school and all the kids come running to me shouting my name and hugging me. I’ve had a lot of parents tell me their daughter loves playing football at school and thanked me."
She also hopes her work can encourage more young people, particularly girls to get involved in football and see it as a space where they belong.
“Opportunities are developing and when I was younger the job I have now didn’t exist, but it’s what I always wanted to do. Something I always believed I could do and never lost interest in. I want children to see that they have the opportunity to do what they want to do, they just have to keep the love for it and put in the effort to achieve it. I aim to put sessions on that children love and make them want to continue to play football.”
The awards ceremony takes place in October-join us in wishing Katy the best of luck as she represents the club on this proud occasion.
