Shaun Hampson arrived at Arden Street following the 2025 campaign having spent the last three seasons with Richmond, where he spent two years working with the club's VFL and AFLW sides before moving into a full-time role in the women's program in 2025. 

Prior to his time at Punt Road, Hampson spent three seasons at Carlton as the Blues' AFLW ruck coach.

As a player, Hampson had a 98-game AFL career with both the Blues and Tigers between 2007 and 2016.