Coaching Staff:
Tony Gleeson - Head Coach & Coordinator
Australian Rugby League Level III High Performance Coach
Assistant Coach Wyong NSW ISP
Bachelor of Sports Coaching & Administration
Matt Kennedy: Junior Coordinator
HSHS PDHPE Teacher
42 games with Newcastle Knights
Ben Cross
Souths Newcatsle Head Coach
140 First Grade Games in NRL & Super League
2007 Premiership Team Member - Melbourne Storm
NSW State of Origin 2008
Scott Dureau
Newcastle Knights SG Ball Head Coach
Newcastle Knights Elite Pathways Coach
100+ NRL and Super League games
Rory Kostjasyn
Newcastle Knights Harold Matthews Head Coach
126 NRL games
2015 North Queensland Cowboys premiership team member
Matthew Toohey
Newcastle Knights Youth Physical Development Manager
Outstanding Achievements:
- Buckley Shield Champions 2001 & 2005; Runners Up 2004, 2007, 2009-2011 & 2016; Semi Finalists 2006 & 2015
- University Shield Champions 2006; Runners Up 2001 & 2007; Semi Finalists 2000, 2008 & 2016
- U13s State Knockout Finalists 2014
- U14s State Cup Champions 2012
- U15s State Knockout Champions 2006-2008; Finalists in 2015
- U16s State Knockout Champions 2000; Finalists 2014 & 2015
- Buettner Shield Champions 2010; Semi Finalists in 2016
- GIO Schoolboys Cup Semi Finalists in 2016
- 58 State Representatives to date
- 18 Australian Schoolboys Representatives to date
- 19 First Grade NRL Players to date
Testimonial:
Kade Snowden - Newcastle Knights NRL Player
"Participating in the TSP Rugby League Program provided me with great opportunities to improve my skills and compete at a regional, state and national level whilst completing my HSC. The coaches and staff were fully supportive and encouraged my development over a six-year period."
How do I apply?
To be part of this program prospective students need to obtain an application package from our website. Students must participate in regular rugby league competitions and undertake a trial, and provide supporting documentation as detailed in the application package. Note that students may be in any year, and acceptance and ongoing placement in the program is based on continued academic effort, acceptable attendance levels and an excellent behaviour record.
Students are supported by a school environment which caters for the academic and welfare needs of the talented athlete, allowing them to gain a quality education whilst still pursuing their sporting dreams.