Coaching Staff:
Natalie Little
- Elite coaching – Level 3 Touch Football Coach
- 2024 - TFA Facilitator and Assessor course
- 2023 - NSWRL in partnership with University of New England - Women in Sport Leadership program.
- 2022 - 2023 NSW Touch Her Way Elite Female coaching program.
Current appointments
- 2025 NSW SOO Women’s 40’s Head Coach
- 2025 Hornets Women’s Open Head Coach
- 2025 Hunter Sports High School Talented Pathways Joint Head Coach
- 2024 Wallsend Women’s Open Head Coach – Vawdon Cup
- 2024 Wallsend Women’s Open Head Coach – NSW State Cup
- 2024 – 2025 Wallsend 16 Boys Head Coach – NSWNC
Jamie McSpadden: Coach & Touch Football Academy Coordinator
- HSHS Maths Teacher
- Elite Coaching - Level 3 Touch Football Coach
- Level 2 Referee
- TFA Facilitator and Assessor course
- Hunter Western Hornets - Technical Director
- Newcastle Mixed Opens Coach 2019-2025
- Hornets Senior Mixed Coach 2022-2025
- NSW CHS 15’s Boys Coach 2023, 2024
- NSW All Schools 15’s Boys Assistant Coach 2024
- Hunter Hornets 14, 16 & 18 Boys Coach since 2014
- Port Hunter Mixed Opens Assistant Coach 2013-2017
Hunter Sports High School 2025 Achievements
- CHS BOYS KO Champions
- CHS GIRLS KO Champions
- Year 9/10 GIRLS State Champions
- Year 7/8 BOYS State Champions
- Year 7/8 GIRLS Runners Up
- Year 9/10 BOYS Runners Up
How do I apply?
To be part of this academy prospective students need to apply online on this website. Students must participate in regular touch 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.