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Russell “Rusty” Hullett
Founder | Professional Scout & UEFA A Coach
Rusty leads every Academy Insider assessment, combining professional scouting with player development coaching.
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Professional biography
Rusty has spent more than three decades working in professional football across management as Head Coach Lillehammer FK, Norway, coaching, academy development and recruitment, with a playing career starting at Derby County FC and ending as a player/manager in SE Asia. Rusty designed The Academy Insider to give players and families honest, professional insight into football performance and development.
Qualifications
- UEFA A Licence
Specialist areas
- Player Development
- Academy Recruitment
- Talent Identification
- Position-Specific Coaching
Coaching experience
Rusty has held several high level positions within professional football including Head Coach Lillehammer FK, Norway, Notts County FC Academy Manager and U23 Head Coach, Nottingham Forest FC Lead Youth Academy Coach, and Oxford University Head of Women's Football. Rusty has also held several Manager, Technical Director and Coaching positions in non league football.
Scouting & recruitment experience
Manchester United FC, Head National Scout - Midlands Aston Villa FC, National Scout & Regional Scouting Coordinator West Bromwich Albion FC, National Scouting Manager Notts County FC, Academy Manager and Head of Recruitment
Academy experience
Nottingham Forest FC, Lead Phase Academy Coach Notts County FC, Academy Manager and U23 Head Coach
Experience
30+
Years in football
Clubs & organisations worked with
- Manchester United FC
- Aston Villa FC
- Nottingham Forest FC
- West Bromwich Albion FC
- Notts County FC
- Lillehammer FK
- Oxford University
Historic career experience only. Listing a club does not imply a current affiliation with, or endorsement by, that club.
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