In Part 1 of this episode I speak to Brian Ashton. Former coach of Bath Rugby Club and the England national Rugby team and now very much a renowned figure in coach education. Brian discusses his initial introduction to rugby, his transformation from an autocratic coach in his early days as a strict schoolteacher into a democratic player centered coach. Brian touches on his experiences during a career of coaching, including the clash of the codes when England's strongest Rugby Club Bath played against England's Premier Rugby League Club Wigan. Brian has years of experience coaching at many levels in Rugby Union and since retiring from professional rugby is involved in coach education and coach consultancy in multiple sports including Netball, Cricket and Football. I hope you enjoy Part 1 with Brian Ashton.