Rugby League
The CCSC Rugby League Specialist Sports Program is an integrated, holistic, age specific program aimed at optimum player development. The key objective is to develop each player's technical ability. This provides a strong foundation with a step-by-step progressive plan that enables players to develop the qualities and skill set required for higher level competition. Our curriculum comprises an annual plan divided into training phases with specific goals and objectives that enable quantifiable improvement.
Michael Sullivan is the head coach of our specialist Rugby League program; a former NRL player for Cronulla Sharks, Canterbury Bulldogs and the English Super League for Warrington. Having built a strong relationship with Central Coast Roosters, our student athletes have access to professional pathways.
Inge Visser, former Dutch International heads up our girls academy league/union program. Training our student athletes in a number of code-related sports including OzTag, touch football and rugby 7's, the program prepares them for pathways into professional female programs.
Blake Austin is a former professional rugby league player with Penrith Panthers, Wests Tigers and Canberra Raiders as well as playing in the English Super League with Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos. Beginning his coaching trade in the United Kingdom with the Leeds Rhinos scholarship program, and with Leeds Beckett University, Blake brings a wealth of experience and a passion to improve the kids of tomorrow.
Paul Franze has experience as both a player and a coach. Having played in the NRL for the Cronulla Sharks and Penrith Panthers, he has also played Rugby League for Italy. Paul is now employed by the NRL and currently coaches at the Central Coast Roosters and the Elite Roosters pathway with the Sydney Roosters. He has a keen interest in developing youth and seeing them reach their full potential.
Joseph Besgrove, senior girls Rugby League coach, with over 22 years playing experience including representing South Sydney Rabbitohs U20s and NSW Country. Joseph has over 5 years of coaching experience in both the female and male space and prides himself on developing relationships and up-skilling his student-athletes.
Training the Whole Person
A fundamental component of the curriculum is our Athletic Development program. On completion of testing, students receive an individualised program designed to increase overall performance and decrease the likelihood of injuries. Players are educated about the importance of recovery, nutrition, psychology and mindset elements pivotal to sporting excellence and peak performance.
Our Program Includes:
- A comprehensive academic and sports program for K-12 students
- A range of College run bus routes covering many locations across the Central Coast
- Balanced meals prepared daily in our cafe by our in-house chefs, ensuring our active students receive the nutrition they need
- Uniforms, school bag and tracksuit
- Personal IT devices to facilitate classroom learning
- A majority of the College excursions
- Annual College camp (Years 3-12)