Coaching Staff:
Tony Gleeson: Rugby League Academy Coach and Coordinator
- Wyong Denton Cup 1st Grade Coach
- High Performance Coach
Craig Martine
- HSHS Teacher / NRL Rise Mentor
- Senior Club Coach
- Newcastle Knights Jersey Flegg Assistant Coach
Matt Kennedy
- HSHS PDHPE Teacher
- Senior Club Coach
- Former Newcastle Knights player
Liam Sutton
- Community Club Coach
- Newcastle Knights Skills Coach
Curtis Purcell
- Senior Club Coach
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Rebecca Young: Rugby League Girls Academy Coach
- Level 2 Senior Coach
- Newcastle Knights NRLW Assistant Coach
- Newcastle Knights Tarsha Gale Head Coach
- Indigenous All-Stars Coach and Former Player
- Former Australian Jillaroos, PM’s 13 and NSW State of Origin
Thomas Stocks: Rugby League Girls Academy Coach and Coordinator
- HSHS PDHPE Teacher
Testimonial:
Kade Snowden - Former Newcastle Knights NRL Player
"Participating in the Rugby League Sports Academy 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 academy prospective students need to apply online on this website. Students must participate in regular rugby league competitions, undertake a trial, and provide supporting documentation as detailed in the online application form. Note that students may be in any year, and acceptance and ongoing placement in the academy 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.