Our Coaching Team

  • Michael Sullivan

    Sully heads our specialist Rugby League program; a former NRL player for Cronulla Sharks, Canterbury Bulldogs and the English Super League for Warrington. He is currently the Head Coach of Rugby League at the Central Coast Sports College, where he works alongside our other coaches. With his background as a former NRL player and coaching experience, Sully is a valuable asset to our specialist Rugby League program.

  • Paul Franze

    Pauly also leads our program and has a wealth of 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 also 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.

  • Joe Besgrove

    Joe has over 22 years playing experience including representing South Sydney Rabbitohs U20s and NSW Country and now currently the Senior Girls Rugby League Coach at the Central Coast Sports College. Joe has over 5 years of coaching experience in both the female and male space and prides himself on developing relationships and up-skilling our young players.

  • Blake Austin

    Blake 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.