Future Dragons in our pathway system were recently put through their paces at Under-16 Development Centres at Cross Keys College and Newport High School.
A three-week block at each venue - throughout January and February - gave young hopefuls an introduction and education into the demands required to be a professional player, both on and off the field.
Senior coaches Gordon Ross, Luke Narraway and Simon Cross were among those to deliver sessions, giving exposure to the level they will need to aspire to as well as educating them on what it is like to be a Dragon - from performance lifestyle, nutrition and hydration to a range skills (catch & pass, contact area, defence).
Following the completion of the block, Dragons TV sat down with Academy Pathway Manager, Lewis Roberts, and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Ellis Brindley, to discuss the Under-16 programme, development centres and what is next for the group,
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