Frankie Hunter
Hull,Yorkshire
Summary
High-performance leader with expertise in designing and leading elite performance programmes in men's and women's football at club and international levels. Skilled in building multidisciplinary teams, developing high-performance strategies, and optimising player availability and physical performance. Committed to evidence-based practices and long-term athlete development to drive continuous performance improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Performance - Norway Women
Norges Footballforbund
Ullevaal, Oslo
02.2023 - Current
- Lead the physical preparation of players to ensure optimal readiness for international matches and tournament competition.
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with club performance, medical, and coaching staff to optimise player preparation for international duty.
- Conducted regular club visits and maintain ongoing communication to align training loads, injury management, and performance strategies between Club and Country.
- Managed the transition of players between club and international environments, ensuring continuity of physical preparation and player welfare.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary planning to support player availability, performance, and recovery throughout international camps and competitions.
- Lead a team of 5 staff developing processes which allow for staff input and ownership as well as ongoing professional reviews to ensure continued staff and department development and strategy.
Head of Fitness
Middlesbrough FC
Middlesbrough, Teesside
06.2019 - 09.2025
- Led the design and delivery of the club's physical performance programme, ensuring players were optimally prepared to meet the physical demands of Championship competition.
- Collaborated closely with coaching, medical, and performance staff to integrate training load management, injury prevention strategies, and return-to-play protocols, maximising player availability throughout the season.
- Planned, monitored, and evaluated physical performance using GPS and wellness data to inform evidence-based decision-making and tailor player development programmes.
- Oversaw pre-season conditioning, in-season physical periodisation, and match-day preparation to enhance team readiness for a demanding league schedule.
Consultant Physical Performance Coach - Women
FAW
Hensol, Pontyclun
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented evidence-based physical preparation programmes to enhance player performance, readiness, and resilience for international camps and major tournaments.
- Coordinated with coaching, medical, and club performance staff to monitor player availability and manage training loads, ensuring effective preparation and transition between club and international environments.
Head of Science and S&C
Middlesbrough FC
Middlesbrough, Teesside
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed performance staff across Academy and First Team, aligning training methodologies and athlete management to ensure a cohesive player development pathway, overseeing a team of 12.
- Led long-term physical development programme for players aged U9–U23, integrating evidence-based strength and conditioning, athletic development, and growth and maturation principles to support progression towards first-team football.
- Oversaw the monitoring of physical performance, biological maturation, and training load across all Academy age groups, ensuring individualised development programmes that optimised performance, reduced injury risk, and aligned with each player's stage of development.
- Led design and implementation of Academy programmes, enhancing player development and performance.
Head of Sport Science
Everton FC
Halewood, Mersyside
07.2017 - 12.2017
Consultant Physical Performance Coach - Womens
English FA
Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire
06.2015 - 07.2017
Education
Master of Science - Performance Physiology
University of Hull
Hull01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
Univeristy of Hull
HullSkills
- Football specific Performance support (UEFA A Licenced Coach)
- Training load management
- Injury prevention
- Data-driven decision making
- Physical conditioning
- Programme design
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Collaborative communication strategies
- Leadership
Other Qualifications/ accreditations
- UEFA A Coaching Licence - FAW - Completed February 2025
- UEFA A Youth Coaching Licence - FAW - Completed February 2025
- Editorial board FMPA (Football Medicine and Performance Association)
- UKSCA (1 unit left to complete - due to complete December 2026)
Timeline
Head of Performance - Norway Women
Norges Footballforbund
02.2023 - Current
Consultant Physical Performance Coach - Women
FAW
01.2022 - 02.2023
Head of Fitness
Middlesbrough FC
06.2019 - 09.2025
Head of Science and S&C
Middlesbrough FC
03.2018 - 06.2019
Head of Sport Science
Everton FC
07.2017 - 12.2017
Consultant Physical Performance Coach - Womens
English FA
06.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Performance Physiology
University of Hull
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
Univeristy of Hull