Frank Endacott
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Frank Morris Endacott, ONZM
is a retired rugby league player and coach from New Zealand. His son, Shane
, also played rugby league.
competition. He made the Junior Kiwis
in 1963, but after marrying and having a family of four sons decided not to take his rugby league playing career any further.
provincial sides in New Zealand before becoming involved with the Auckland Warriors, coaching the reserve side in the club's debut year in 1995. He continued with this role until John Monie
was sacked as head coach halfway through the 1997 Super League
season. He was the head coach of the Warriors for the rest of 1997 and the 1998 season, leaving after the club was sold.
While coaching Canterbury he was twice named Canterbury Coach of the Year by The Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust.
after the 1999 season, initially only on a one year contract. In 2000 he was named Super League's Coach of the Year and went on to coach the club until 2001. He won the Minor Premiership in 2000 and made the Grand Final but was sacked after a string of bad results in the 2001 season. However club chairman Maurice Lindsay
said that Endacott had left the club in a better state than he'd found it.
In August 2004 Frank put his player management business on hold to act as an advisor to the Widnes Vikings
. He helped the Vikings to avoid relegation at the end of the season and was subsequently appointed as head coach for the 2005 Season. He left at the end of the 2005 season after the Vikings were relegated from the Super League
.
and New Zealand Residents.
Endacott was appointed as head coach of the New Zealand Kiwis in 1994 and continued in this role until the end of the 2000 season. His spell as head coach included two World Cups
, in 1995
and 2000
.
In 2008 Frank was involved in his third World Cup, coaching the New Zealand Police
team in the inaugural Police World Cup
. The team lost the final 20-12.
In 2002, his biography Being Frank was published.
On December 2006 Frank was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
, as part of the New Year Honours 2007
.
New Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
is a retired rugby league player and coach from New Zealand. His son, Shane
Shane Endacott
Shane Endacott is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player. His position of preference was Five Eighth, however he was also often used at lock, hooker or in the centres...
, also played rugby league.
Playing career
Endacott played for Addington and Hornby in the Canterbury Rugby LeagueCanterbury Rugby League
Canterbury Rugby League is the regional body that administers rugby league in Canterbury, New Zealand. CRL manages local competitions from senior level down to age group competitions. Canterbury Rugby League also manages the Canterbury rugby league team which represents the region in New Zealand...
competition. He made the Junior Kiwis
Junior Kiwis
The Junior Kiwis side represents New Zealand in the sport of rugby league. They are commonly known as the Junior Kiwis, after the native bird of that name. They are not necessarily an age grade side, but the second national team behind the New Zealand national rugby league team. They are...
in 1963, but after marrying and having a family of four sons decided not to take his rugby league playing career any further.
Coaching in New Zealand
Endacott started coaching CanterburyCanterbury Rugby League
Canterbury Rugby League is the regional body that administers rugby league in Canterbury, New Zealand. CRL manages local competitions from senior level down to age group competitions. Canterbury Rugby League also manages the Canterbury rugby league team which represents the region in New Zealand...
provincial sides in New Zealand before becoming involved with the Auckland Warriors, coaching the reserve side in the club's debut year in 1995. He continued with this role until John Monie
John Monie
John Monie is a former professional rugby league coach and player. He is probably best known for his coaching career where he won premierships in both Australia and England.-Playing career:...
was sacked as head coach halfway through the 1997 Super League
Super League (Australia)
Super League was an Australian rugby league football administrative body that conducted professional competition in Australasia for one season in 1997. Along with Super League of Europe, it was created by News Corporation during the Super League war which arose following an unsuccessful attempt to...
season. He was the head coach of the Warriors for the rest of 1997 and the 1998 season, leaving after the club was sold.
While coaching Canterbury he was twice named Canterbury Coach of the Year by The Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust.
Coaching in England
Endacott joined Wigan WarriorsWigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
after the 1999 season, initially only on a one year contract. In 2000 he was named Super League's Coach of the Year and went on to coach the club until 2001. He won the Minor Premiership in 2000 and made the Grand Final but was sacked after a string of bad results in the 2001 season. However club chairman Maurice Lindsay
Maurice Lindsay (Rugby League)
Maurice Lindsay is the current Chairman of Preston North End FC and the former chairman of Wigan Rugby League Football Club and had two stints at the club after being one of the 'Gang of Four' directors that used to run the club when it domininated the league in the 1980s.- Career :Lindsay was a...
said that Endacott had left the club in a better state than he'd found it.
In August 2004 Frank put his player management business on hold to act as an advisor to the Widnes Vikings
Widnes Vikings
Widnes Vikings RLFC are an English professional rugby league club based in Widnes, Cheshire. They currently play in the Engage Super League, the top tier of European rugby league, after being awarded a license to compete in the top-flight Super League from 2012 onward...
. He helped the Vikings to avoid relegation at the end of the season and was subsequently appointed as head coach for the 2005 Season. He left at the end of the 2005 season after the Vikings were relegated from the Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
.
International
While coaching in Canterbury, Endacott led tours of both the Junior KiwisJunior Kiwis
The Junior Kiwis side represents New Zealand in the sport of rugby league. They are commonly known as the Junior Kiwis, after the native bird of that name. They are not necessarily an age grade side, but the second national team behind the New Zealand national rugby league team. They are...
and New Zealand Residents.
Endacott was appointed as head coach of the New Zealand Kiwis in 1994 and continued in this role until the end of the 2000 season. His spell as head coach included two World Cups
Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
, in 1995
1995 Rugby League World Cup
The 1995 Rugby League World Cup was held during October in the United Kingdom. It was the eleventh staging of the Rugby League World Cup and was marketed as the Halifax Centenary World Cup, reflecting the tournament's sponsorship and the fact that 1995 marked the 100th birthday of the sport...
and 2000
2000 Rugby League World Cup
The 2000 Rugby League World Cup was the twelfth staging of the Rugby League World Cup and was held during October and November of that year in Great Britain, Ireland and France...
.
In 2008 Frank was involved in his third World Cup, coaching the New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police
The New Zealand Police is the national police force of New Zealand, responsible for enforcing criminal law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout New Zealand...
team in the inaugural Police World Cup
Festival of World Cups
The Festival of World Cups was a series of rugby league World Cups held in Australia during 2008. The Festival was being staged in Australia during 2008 to coincide with their Centenary of Rugby League celebrations. The centrepiece of the Festival was the men's 2008 Rugby League World Cup...
. The team lost the final 20-12.
Player Agent & Later life
Endacott is a well known player agent and, alongside his business partner Peter Brown, manages many professional rugby league players.In 2002, his biography Being Frank was published.
On December 2006 Frank was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
New Zealand Order of Merit
The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits."The order includes five...
, as part of the New Year Honours 2007
New Year Honours 2007
The New Year Honours 2007 for the Commonwealth Realms were announced on 30 December 2006, to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 2007....
.
External links
- Frank Endacott Wigan Coaching Career Page on the Wigan RL Fansite.