Coaching Team

Danny Wilson
Danny is a Level 4 licensed coach and has been a coach educator for a number of years. Danny has developed coaches within Hull for both the amateur and professional game. Danny brings a wealth of experience from his roles with England Youth, Hull FC Academy and formerly City of Hull Academy. Danny has a passion for coaching and developing players which are both very evident from his recent involvement within the college.

Ryan Langton
Ryan has worked within the education department of Hull FC Foundation for 6 years. Making his way through every role within the department before more recently heading up the program. Ryan was a Hull FC Academy and England youth representative before suffering an injury which put his aspirations of professional sport to the back of his priorities. Since then Ryan has progressed through an academic pathway where he has graduated both as a sports scientist and a teacher. Post academic success Ryan returned his focus to his goal of playing professional sport and has joined the Coventry Bears for the 2020 season.

Rob Wilson
Rob is a Level 3 licensed coach and has been a coach within the amateur and professional game for a long time. Rob took over the college team in September 2019 and since then the team has gone from strength to strength. Rob has a keen eye for talent and for the progression of the college students which has been evident this year with 4 of the college students already reaping the rewards of this program with an academy debut.

Matty Faulkner
Matty is a graduate of the University of Hull graduating with a BSC Honours degree in Sports Coaching and Performance as well as being a Level 2 certified RFL coach. Matty is now working with England Women as their Performance Analyst alongside his role with Hull FC as the Player Performance Manager. Matty’s passion for Rugby League is clear with his constant commitment to recruitment and youth development; Matty has a keen eye for sporting talent leading on the talent transfer program through support of local schools.

Kieran Smith
Kieran is a Level 2 licensed coach and has a BA Honours degree in Sports, Health and Exercise Science. Kieran joined our program from Student Rugby League as a long serving member of the England Students pathway. Kieran has a great understanding of both Rugby League and educational progression pathways. Kieran is currently a part of the league 1 side Coventry Bears. Kieran is the lead tutor on our Higher National Diploma.