Are you an ambitious rugby player who in September will be of the age for year group 11, 12 or 13? Do you want to develop in an environment where you have the opportunity to achieve your goals and be the best version of yourself?

Combining some of the best and most experienced coaches in the region, led by Academy Director Jo Burns (Level 3 Coach) the coaching team will support your development and ensure that you:

• Enjoy yourself with existing and new team mates
• Have the opportunity to test and improve your capability
• Develop attributes in all facets of rugby – mental, physical, technical & tactical.

We recognise that The Academy is essential to the continued growth of our senior section. The Academy will be closely supported by senior coaches Dan Connolly (Senior Rugby Head Coach, Level 3 Coach, Bath DPP Coach, International Player) and Mike Pope (Level 3 Coach, Senior Rugby Coach, Bath PDG Coach, Bath DPP Centre Lead, Ex Professional Player). You journey through The Academy will also be overseen by dedicated pathway coordinators Dom Davies and Jeff Allum.

Not only will you receive top class coaching, focused on you, but you can also expect:

– Player centered, games focused training
– Videoed games
– Leadership development
– Analysis for team and individual improvement
– S&C training plan
– Suitable for use in GCSE & A-Level PE
– Physio support
– Opportunity to test yourself at county and regional level (in the last two seasons 14 players have played county rugby, 4 have played regional rugby)
– Season highlight reels
– Support in gaining additional coaching through DPP/PDG programmes (in the last two seasons 14 players have followed a DPP programme and 4 players have been part of Bath PDG programme)

Keep reading to find out more about our goals, coaching staff, training details, how to get involved and membership.