CONTACT
MEET THE WASHTENAW COACHES
MEET THE WASHTENAW COACHES
Reach us at contact@washtenawrugby.com
Aaron "Tex" Dodd : Head Coach
Aaron began his rugby playing career in 2005 at the University of Michigan. After graduation in 2009, he soon got involved as an assistant coach with the Washtenaw club . He took over as the head coach in 2015. He is a USA rugby level 200 certified coach, has completed the US Center for Safe Sport certification, and the Player Protection certification for concussion protocalls. Aaron continues to play with and coach the local men's club.
Ted Pixley : Assistant Coach
Ted Pixley began playing rugby in high school at Battle Creek. Ted continued as a flanker & hooker for the University of Michigan. Ted continued playing into his 30s for the Ann Arbor Men's team.
Mike Brooks : Admin
Mike Brooks founded the club in 1995 with his son, Andy. Mike transitioned from being a collegiate football player to a starting rugby player in the late 1960s with Dartmouth. Rugby was just more fun. Mike continued to play across the midwest in his 20s and 30s - including touring in Bermuda, England, and Ireland. A rugger for life, Mike now takes on the all important paper work duties.