The Academy is an integrated support service for young elite players managed by professional staff, appointed by the WRU and working closely alongside the Dragons coaches and management. The current full time Academy staff are:
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| James Chapron WRU Performance Manager - Dragons Region |
Byron Hayward WRU Skills Coach - Dragons Region |
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| Ryan Harris WRU Conditioning Coach - Dragons Region |
Joel Wyatt WRU Performance Analyst - Dragons Region |
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| Miles Warren Academy Physiotherapist |
The Dragons Academy has three main sections from which a player can enter and exit at any time:
1. Dragons U16s and Pre-Academy
2. Junior Academy (16-18)
3. Senior Academy






