Lewis Moody MBE will go down in history as one of England’s finest and most charismatic rugby players. The former England Captain and World Cup Winner was nicknamed Mad Dog for the endless commitment and fearlessness with which he played, he never left anything on the pitch and arguably there has not been a more committed individual in the game.

With 71 caps for his country Moody has a host of accolades to his name including 3 Lions caps, a World Cup Winners medal, two Six Nations titles, seven Premiership triumphs and two Heineken Cup wins; the former England Captain is a true world rugby legend and a gentleman to boot.

In 2013 he launched Mad Dog Sport, facilitating short intense rugby courses for young players to develop their skill set and pitch confidence.

In 2015 this developed in to a full time 6th form Rugby programme set up as an academy within a school.

In 2013 he launched the Lewis Moody Foundation which supports families affected by serious illness offering one-off experiences for children and their families as well as funding scientific research through the Brain Tumour Charity.

Originally coming from a dance background, Annie understands the demands and requirements needed to fulfil practical studies along side academics. Following on from dance, Annie studied Interior Design and within two years set up a company along side a colleague. Running a company for 10 years gave Annie the experience and knowledge she has today and for which is applied to Mad Dog Sport. After taking time out to have a family and in partnership with Lewis, they set up Mad Dog Sport in 2013 to develop rugby at a grass roots level, running events and courses for young aspiring players. In 2015 this evolved into a full time 6th form Academy in schools.

In 2013 she co-founded the Lewis Moody Foundation which supports families through The Brain Tumour Charity, funding vital research, building awareness and giving families affected, activity days out to make lasting memories.

Alex moved into coaching after suffering a long term knee injury whilst at school. He quickly developed a passion for coaching, and was afforded three fantastic opportunities to develop his coaching skills in New Zealand, South Africa and at the world renowned rugby school Millfield. Upon completing a sport & exercise science degree with the University of Bath, Alex took up his current position of head coach at Melksham Oak School.

Alex will be taking the position of Head Coach at the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy in September. Since Alex came on board with Mad Dog Sport he has thrived as a coach and mentor, proven through the excellent development shown within the squad at Melksham Oak School. His attention to detail and eagerness to progress as a coach is undeniable and we are excited to see what he will do with the squad at RWBA.

In addition to his role with Mad Dog Sport, he coaches with Bath Rugby’s DPP & EPDG (pre-cursor age groups to the Bath Academy). Alex is the process of completing his RFU Level 3 qualification, as well as making a slow and steady return to the pitch as a player with Bradford-on-Avon RFC.

After suffering an injury during school rugby in New Zealand, Johnny came back to playing the game when he moved to the UK in 2013. Within two years he had gained his level 2 coaching certificate and had represented Dorset & Wilts rugby in the County Championship. Having coached rugby at St Laurence for the previous two years, he is now forwards and assistant coach with Melksham’s Mad Dog Academy.

Johnny has aspirations to work towards his level 3 coaching qualification and is looking forward to being head coach at Melksham Oak from September, as well as playing the game he loves for as long as possible.