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On this bonus episode we interview Mayor Don Walters and Brian Ashton, Council-at-Large about upcoming projects in the city. Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. This episode recorded and edited by Bart Sullivan.

Join Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:

Stuart McClaren is the former Under 18's coach and Scottish powerhouse Celtic FC. He had also previously worked as 1st team coach with the Scottish Women's team and as part of the Scottish FAStuart McLaren's Coaching Journey - 0:48Stuart McLaren shares his coaching journey, starting with his player-manager role at the Brisbane Strikers in the old national soccer league in Australia. He then moved on to work in elite youth football programs, as an assistant at North Queensland Fury, and as head coach at Loughborough University. McLaren also managed Still and Albion in League One and had stints with the Under 16 men's national team and the Women's national team before joining Celtic as the under eighteens manager.Coaching Philosophy and Practice Alignment - 4:36Michael Wright and Stuart McLaren discuss coaching philosophy and practice alignment. Stuart emphasizes the importance of making a connection with players and aligning coaching practices with the game model. He also reflects on the evolution of his coaching methods and the spectrum of coaching practices, emphasizing the need to adapt to the players' needs and the art of coaching.The Pro License Journey - 9:13Michael Wright and Stuart McLaren delve into their experiences with coaching licenses, particularly the journey to the Pro license. McLaren details his progression through formal coach education in Australia and Scotland, noting the influence of UEFA and the emphasis on management topics in the Pro license course. He also reflects on the valuable insights gained from influential presenters such as Kevin Keegan and Brian Ashton.Reflections on Coaching and Learning -13:51Stuart McLaren and Michael Wright share their reflections on coaching and learning, discussing topics such as the unexpected experience of writing a book for coaching certification, the value of being challenged to reconsider preconceptions, and the differences in coaching approaches between generations and cultures, including the impact of communication styles and the evolution of coaching methods over time.Challenges in Player Development and Preparation -25:03Stuart delve into the complexities of preparing young players for the professional football environment, particularly at a club like Celtic. McLaren highlights the need to develop players not only in technical and tactical aspects but also in character and mental resilience to handle the pressures of the game. He also mentions the use of technology and individual feedback to facilitate communication and learning with players.Coaching Interventions and Staff Dynamics - 31:48Stuart delve into the significance of coaching interventions and staff dynamics, highlighting the evolution of coaching practices and the impact of age and experience on coaching styles. They also touch upon the role of mentorship and the diverse backgrounds of coaching staff in influencing player development.Context and Philosophy in Player Development 45:29Stuart McLaren and Michael Wright delve into the significance of context and philosophy in player development. McLaren shares insights from his time at Celtic and the Aspire Academy, emphasizing the need to prepare players for diverse playing styles and systems. Wright adds that understanding players' strengths and adapting within a framework can optimize performance.Reflections on Coaching Achievements and Impact - :54:56Stuart McLaren discusses the emotional aspect of coaching and shares proud moments from his coaching journey, highlighting the significance of acknowledging achievements. Michael Wright emphasizes the importance of recognizing positive moments in coaching and the self-reflective nature of the role, aiming to maintain a positive impact on players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are blessed to have access to great universities here in America. But for many in developing countries, higher education is often out of reach. But one program based here in Utah is trying to change that, particularly in Africa: BYU Pathway. President Brian Ashton explains how they're reshaping higher ed across the globe and some of the new changes that will make it more accessible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!My InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramMy LinkedinWe chat about;RWC 2023 insights and predictions.What the All Blacks have done to improve.What makes Antoine DuPont, Romain Ntamack and Gregory Aldritt special.Andy Farrell‘s leadership.Player development.How you find space on the field.What made Will Greenwood an Ian Ballshaw special1 coaching focus that will take your team to a new level.The coaching work he does with Man City.The coaching advisory work he does with England Rugby u20s.The 7 F's to create a game plan.Developing Game Intelligence.How to frame an attack.How to create a team that is hard to play against.The 3 things that define French rugby apart.  Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Ashton coached Bath, Ireland and England in the professional era. He now works with the Premier League, Manchester City and other organizations on a consultancy basis.www.offfieldrugby.com Link to get extra podcasts https://www.patreon.com/offfieldrugbyWe chat about;CoachingDeveloping a game changing mindsetIssues he has with academiesSystems and structures versus roles and responsibilities.Pat Lam at Connacht Rugby and Bristol Bears.His learning is coaching Bath Rugby, Irish rugby and England Rugby Insights he learned from Dan CarterThe place for fun at the top level.The culture of the coachFootballs influence on rugby coachingLearnings from amateur and professionalism.His experience in Pep Guardiola's Man City environment.How you should structure your half times. Email - offfieldrugby@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offfieldrugby/ Tik TokCheers for clicking in, please send the pod to some friends Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Columnists Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewitt rejoin Ollie Little once again for a fascinating look at coaching in the modern game. The guys welcome former England coach Brian Ashton. Widely known as one of the most visionary coaches in the game of rugby, Brian presents some of his more recent non-traditional coaching philosophies.

This is the second part of the conversation I had with Leinster Rugby senior coach, Stuart Lancaster who has held senior leadership positions at many levels of the game including being the former England Rugby head coach. In part one we chatted about the foundations of culture, putting teams together and knowing your own personal strengths and weaknesses. In this episode we jump around a bit again and touch on subjects like managing time and energy, continual learning and the art of teaching, but to kick things of I asked him what traits best describe him as a coach.Show Notes: Kevin Bowring - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Bowring Brian Ashton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Ashton_(rugby_union)Bill Beswick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_BeswickRod MacQueen's Autobiography - https://amzn.to/3vsMElQAustralian RWC Team - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_national_rugby_union_teamNewbury Rugby - https://www.newburyrugby.co.uk/teams/42243Joe Marchant - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Marchant_(rugby_union)Sarah Milne Rowe book 'SHED - https://amzn.to/3OHYQXwWarren Gatland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_GatlandOwen Eastwood - ‘Belonging' - https://amzn.to/3k796dOOwen Eastwood Podcast Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ben-ryan-podcast/id1553400216?i=1000529539010Leaders In Sport - https://leadersinsport.com/South African Cricket Team - https://bit.ly/3s0HECSSophie Goldschmidt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_GoldschmidtMichael Ala'Alatoa - https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/player?PlayGuid=MA209308Scott Robertson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Robertson_(rugby_union)Doug Lemov - https://my.chartered.college/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1.-Cold-Calling.pdfDoug Lemoff book ‘A Coaches Guide To Teaching' - https://amzn.to/38zBUZULeeds Carneigie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds_CarnegieJohn Wooden - 'Wooden On Leadership' - https://amzn.to/3vHutHZRic Charlesworth - 'World's Best' - https://amzn.to/3K76tDmBill Walsh - 'The Score Takes Care Of Itself' - https://amzn.to/3vDNcV2Jim Collins book ‘Good To Great' - https://amzn.to/3kqvGOKKevin Murray's books - https://amzn.to/3krJjNwJohn C. Maxwell - ‘Everyone Communicates, Few Connect' - https://amzn.to/3vKkm5aJon Gordon - 'The Power Of Positive Leadership' - https://amzn.to/3rOswZ0Dave Hadfield - https://coachscompanion.com/dave-hadfield/Stuart's Book Recommendations: Alistair Brownlee - ‘Relentless' - https://amzn.to/3Lfhp3cKevin Murray - 'Charismatic Leadership' - https://amzn.to/3vDNSK4James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner - ‘Learning Leadership' - https://amzn.to/3MqokqvPatrick Lencioni 'The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team' - https://amzn.to/3EM4wekMore About Stuart Lancaster:Leinster Website Profile - https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/staff/stuart-lancaster/Website - https://www.stuartlancaster.com/leadershipWikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Lancaster_(rugby_union) LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-lancaster-20a549143/?originalSubdomain=ukListen & Subscribe to The Ben Ryan Podcast:Ben's Website - http://benryan.co.uk/bio/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ben-ryan-podcast/id1553400216Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3iUL1eLA7HFKt5gxO7Uf4j?si=oN9YN6uFRSSGbO6kR01ONQAmazon Music - https://amzn.to/3shGDnOTuneIn - http://tun.in/pkdsmBen On Social:Follow me on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2Z5QSitFollow me on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3ph5W7oFollow me on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3ah8FtvRead about me - https://amzn.to/2NLu0Ck

In Part 2 we discuss Super VUCA coaches, discuss one of Brian's inspirational heroes and talk about the road to the World Cup final with England in 2007 and hear about Brian's forays into other sports such as cricket Netball and Premier League Football.Brian has a had a wealth of experiences in sport, especially rugby union but one of the key aspects to Brian's development was the transformation into a player centred coach and the ability to keep learning throughout his career as a coach.Despite all of Brian's experience he has remained very humble and loves to give back to the sport at all levels. I hope you feel as though you have learnt something from one of the all-time Super VUCA coaches.

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.

This week co-hosts David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman are joined by returning guest Brian Ashton, Simpatico Productions Legal Counsel. The trio discusses various pop culture news, including LEGO Star Wars, Moonknight, Amazon's leap into the Lord of the Rings, the Activision buyout, and chapter 4 of the Book of Boba Fett. Lastly Brian discusses his recent family vacation to Disney World and airs some of his grievances with the indomitable mouse corporation.    

*The new school building design will be unveiled at a special public meeting on Tuesday. *American Legion Post #281 Trunk or Treat. *Nightmare on Front Street, DTCF Partnership's first first signature fundraising event on Halloween. *The Spooktacular Halloween display tour. *Donating to Collide: Cuyahoga Falls on Amazon. *New paintings in Western Reserve Hospital's gallery. *Susanne interviews Council-at-Large candidate Brian Ashton. (27:55) Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. Drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen.

Joining me this week is Blackburn Rovers U16 coach Darragh Tuffy. Darragh moved over from Ireland to become a scholar and then coach in the academy at Rovers. He's been coaching at the club for 14 years and has learnt some great lessons upon the way. We discuss how he got into coaching; how Brian Ashton influenced him as a mentor and what differentiates those that fulfill their potential.

Brian Ashton MBE is the former England Rugby Union coach who led the team to the World Cup Final in 2007. He has held numerous coaching and consulting roles throughout his career, and is a highly valued mentor and speaker. 

BYU-Pathway Worldwide, which provides higher education to church members across the globe, has appointed a new President...Brian K. Ashton. Brother Ashton will begin his new position in August. And he's here today to discuss his new role.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fabulous and insightful discussion with Former England Rugby Union Head Coach – Brian Ashton - who would describe himself as ‘rebellious' and someone keen to push boundaries for peak performance. We explored the idea of VUCA coaching and followed the energy of the conversation.  In the spirit of not being constrained by boundaries and limitations of belief we covered some real ground and jumped around. It was a huge amount of fun full of ‘intrigue' and ‘mystery'. This is well worth an hour of your time. It has a rugby union flavour yet there are so many key principles and ideas relevant to other sports, coaching, leadership, business and life in general. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a minute and really makes a difference in helping to convince new listeners. Thanks so much it - is much appreciated!! For show notes and past guests, please visit www.sportstories247.com Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please make contact at: hello@sportstories247.com Follow Sport Stories: Twitter:            twitter.com/sportstories_ Instagram:       Instagram.com/sportstories247 Facebook:        facebook.com/sportstories247 LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportstories YouTube:          Sport Stories YouTube Channel Find out more about Dave at: www.thesummitpartnership.com Follow Dave: Twitter:    https://twitter.com/SummitDave LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davelevine3   Success quotes or sayings: I am a child of the 50's – Street Games Adolescent of the rebellious 60's Teacher of History Played in France and Italy - provided a great insight into rugby and life. Exposed to different cultures Explore the term VUCA coaching Kevin Roberts was a close mentor and friend and introduced the phrase - VUCA -  to him Volatile Uncertain Complex Ambiguous (Military foundations) Survive - Revive – Thrive Many sports could be classed as VUCA games Or could VUCA mean… (from Stanford Uni) This could be SUPER Vibrant Unreal Crazy Amazing Coaching clichés for example - there is no space? These are often ideas and stories for people to hide behind when things go wrong? Constantly practicing the notion of impossibility ‘We were very self-reliant and self-sufficient, and we found a way of doing things' Over time developed a mentality of finding a way and believing anything is possible Having a growth mindset and accepting personal challenge as part of your DNA What may be stopping people – FEAR! Create this vibrant ‘family' environment as arguably this is the strongest bond we have This is environment and set up is very difficult for the opposition to play against and fantastic fun. Nothing more exciting then doing something different and seeing it working. Crazy coaches – take the ‘impossible' notions and make them work. Good example is Dick Fosbury Crazy coaches have a ‘changing mindset' World class coaches or world changing coaches? When I started I was the very opposite to a super VUCA coach In my early days in the classroom I taught the subject and not the pupils and as a coach I coached the game and not the players.  So, I had no emotional connection [to the learners/players] I sort out Pierre Villepreux and spoke with him. I ultimately spent a great deal of time with him. The easy way is to tell people what to do but you only get short term results and will have to probably tell them again. I brought him over because he was better than me. It was brave doing this. He has a much more holistic and global approach to his coaching. He coached from the game itself I developed a much more outcome-based approach to my coaching and tapped into the knowledge of the people and players around me. There still seems to be a fear of seeming not ALL knowledgeable - Omniscient (Knowing everything) A team that played for a whole season without kicking the ball Wayne Smith   - ex All Blacks Coach “ It's the way you run the race not the way you win it that counts !” Get the processes right.  Super VUCA coaches – you do not ignore the fundamental basics of peak performance when coaching. They underpin. Its how you fit them in. Develop game intelligence and mental robustness and agility in order to be a ‘Super VUCA' coach Need to focus on 2 things.. Always keep the bigger picture in mind -whatever that might be. The ability to focus intensely at the task in hand. My purpose as a Rugby Coach was – Play to win by scoring tries Pep Guardiola quotes as saying ‘When the players cross that white line, they take control of everything that happens next' ‘Prescriptive leads to restrictive' Need to get these 3 things right – Responsibility, Ownership and Leadership – then can give them the Freedom Enjoyment underpins everything Dan Carter said “We have got to keep the fun in the game or we will all go stale” The uncertainty is really exciting.  The All Blacks do work incredibly hard to sustain excellence whilst off the pitch are laid back and ‘chilled' Sir Graham Henry – “I arm my players with intent and step aside as the week goes on” There are no fancy ideas in New Zealand Rugby – They play with clarity and simplicity and are given the freedom to play. They coach game intelligence from day 1   Quick fire questions: How do you describe yourself as a coach?  Change the way the game is played – is my raison d'etre ad infinitum, et ultra  (to infinity and beyond)   In one sentence – What advice would you give to your teenage version of yourself? Make the best of what you have got Keep improving all the time As a coach - Recognise you are on the planet to help other people Lead from the shadows   Who has made a big impact on you? Pierre Villepreux Wayne Smith   Coaching questions I would like to pose: 1 In your work and home life – what phrase or belief are currently hiding behind to reinforce your view of the world and holding you back from what you can achieve? 2 Brian mention FEAR may be stopping people – what is your relationship to fear? What are you fearful of in work and at home that is stopping you maximise you impact and not bringing your creativity to life?  What do you need to do..? 3 Where could you access or invite somebody better that you into your world to help you improve? What is stopping you? 4 What are the fundamental basics of Peak Performance in your life? How do you fit these together? How could you do more or differently to maximise your  impact and performance?   Contact info: Contact Dave Levine at Sport Stories and I will pass on your details

Brian is an ex-schoolmaster and Head Coach of Bath, Ireland and England Rugby. After a successful playing career, including touring with England and playing in France and Italy, Brian began to focus on refining his Teaching / Coaching styles. Originally a Command Control practitioner he transformed over the years into a Mission Control People centred approach. In the past 12 years Brian has mentored in the fields of sport and education. Whilst Rugby Union is his main sporting expertise, he has also worked with coaches from; Rugby League, Premier League Football, England cricket board, England Netball. During this period Brian has been the only Northern Hemisphere Coach to work in the International Rugby Academy of New Zealand, helping to develop coaches from around the world. He has been described in the media as; Visionary with a Touch of Steel; Messiah or Misfit; The Lost Prophet of England Rugby. His Leadership tip - Status Quo - a great rock group but an ineffective way to live and lead in life. #InspiringLeadership #leadership #CEO #MotivationalSpeaker #teamcoach #InclusiveLeadership #Boards See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former England rugby coach Brian Ashton, who now works for the Premier League as an educator and mentor, tells TGG about the lessons he has learned during five decades in coaching.  For more information visit trainingground.guru or follow us on Twitter @ground_guru

On this show, I am joined by Brian Ashton MBE. Brian is revered as being one of the most forward-thinking coaches in the game. His coaching career has seen him lead Bath, Ireland, and England. He also built England Rugby’s academy that has created a stream of world-class players. Outside of rugby, Brian mentors coaches within the Premier League. This show is brought to you by World Rugby Shop. Visit www.worldrugbyshop.com for all your rugby needs!Rugby Wisdom is supporting Ruck ALS. A great group of people that provide memory-making events, financial support, and home modifications to those suffering from ALS and their families. Visit www.ruckals.org to learn more.

Host Phil Llewellyn with guests Paul Shepherd, Alex Field and Russ Bolton review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.Richard Cheetham on embedding learning into your sessionsWill Greenwood and Brian Ashton on England's most recent performance against New ZealandCut, bleed and bandage feedback with Ed Coughlan and Stu ArmstrongAlso, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.Here’s the list of podcasts and links:DISCUSSEDMagic Academy – Brian Ashton and Will Greenwood join Fletch and Rustyhttps://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/https://www.themagicacademy.co.ukhttps://www.coach-logic.comThe Talent Equation - Developing coaches through 'Cut, Bleed & Bandage' - A Coach Logic 'Breakfast Club' with Ed Coughlanhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/developing-coaches-through-cut-bleed-bandage-coach/id1209549739?i=1000475497458Richard Cheetham – England Rugby – Embedding learning into your regular coaching/refereeing practice'https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/weekly-online-coaching-webinarsWHAT ELSE WE MISSEDSome of content we didn't get a chance to discuss but that you may be interested in...The Rugby Journal - Rugby in Lockdown #7 - The life of an England Sevens playerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=XDu6GimFHhg&feature=emb_title Understanding and Improving Tough Conversations - A talk by Ken Kinghttps://cross-canada-coaches-clinic.heysummit.com/talks/understanding-and-improving-tough-conversations/Scouting Your Own Team - A talk by Matt Gamblinhttps://cross-canada-coaches-clinic.heysummit.com/talks/tbd-7/The RPA – Supporting Yourself and Others - Matt Leek, Ben Morris, Tom Lindsay and Jake Woolmorehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNThVP_kiuoThe RPA – Career Insights: Working In Schoolshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pTidDRmD-0The Rut Podcast – Tom Lindsayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rut/id1513039398#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-3798485COMING UPEngland Rugby Tuesday Training - Coaching the Breakdown with John Mitchell7:00PM Tuesday 2nd Junehttps://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=1702553597012693Tongan Head Coach Toutai Kefu - Rugby World Cup campaign Coaching philosophy, Team Profile, Game Plan, Motivation. 11:00am Wednesday 3rd June https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0Dt43SLfp4hURQRSearmEheL_z9iYJ_LIPYc764JQfiPH0Q/viewformUK Coaching - Coach, Parent and Athlete RelationshipMonday 1st Junehttps://www.ukcoaching.org/cou

Joe Molloy is joined by former Irish rugby international Bernard Jackman, and ex Cork and Dublin camogie player Sarah O'Donovan to look through the best of this weekend's sportswriting.

Create a training environment that promotes learning and development with some of these unique strategies from Juan Mendia from Sudamerica Coaching. Connect with J.P. https://calendly.com/thriveonchallenge/initialcall Connect with Nate: https://forms.gle/WNjYy7CLwVqiR4mh6 We'd love to hear from you! Twitter: @jpnerbun @CoachNSanderson jpnerbun@thriveonchallenge.com Nate_S@BreakthroughBasketball.com Juan Gonzalez-Mendia Founder of Sudamerica Coaching https://www.sudamericacoaching.com/ Future of Coaching Conferences in the U.K. Check out his upcmoming January Event at the Stamford School with Mark Bennett, Brian Ashton, Stuart Armstrong, and James Leath.

The year is 2259, the name of the place is Babylon 5! Co-hosts DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN are back to discuss the second season of BABYLON 5!  Also returning this episode is TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON to continue his conversation about this sci-fi epic! The second season of the show picks up where the first season left off, yet some major changes have already taken place and several mysteries remain to be explained! The most noticeable difference is a change in command.  Due to vaguely explained circumstances Commander Sinclair is gone, mysteriously reassigned to a new post.  Taking his place is Captain John Sheridan!  But what exactly happened to Sinclair?  With so many changes in leadership of the Earth Alliance, can this new captain be trusted? The trio talk about the differences between the first and second seasons, the evolution of the shows overall story, and choose some of our favorite episodes of the season to discuss in detail! PLUS a special message from the Orange Growers Council!

The year is 2258, the name of the episode is Babylon 5: Season One! TRIO SIMPATICO returns with the next installment of our BABYLON 5 theme! DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN are once again joined by TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON to discuss the inaugural season of BABYLON 5! As with most television shows during their first season, BABYLON 5 has its share of growing pains to work through as the series works to find its groove.  However that is by no means any reason to bypass these episodes when starting your own BABYLON 5 journey! Listen in as the trio discusses just why season one is important and why the station's original commander, Jeffrey Sinclair, deserves your attention! Dave, Josh, and Brian discuss what separates BABYLON 5 from other sci-fi shows, how season one is different from upcoming seasons, and talk about their top 3 episodes of this season. PLUS we've got a brand new commercial and so much MORE on this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO, so listen NOW!

Babylon 5: It's the Star Trek of our generation! For this episode your co-hosts DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN are joined by returning guest and TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON! As promised, the topic of BABYLON 5 is finally being explored in greater detail.  Initially this episode was only going to be a part of our discussion regarding season one of BABYLON 5.  However as we often do, things ran a little long and we decided to make this section its own episode! So if you're completely new to the show or just want to refresh your knowledge of this wonderful sci-fi series this is the episode for you! We cover a little bit of everything from the shows creation, the in universe history, and breakdowns of the major alien races of the series! So let's get started on our deep dive into BABYLON 5!

In a highly energetic podcast, inspirational coach and educator, Craig Gunn completely messes up my idea of a structure to develop some brilliant ideas for better coaching.We venture into session design, how to maintain control and where coaches sometimes lose sight of the real goals of a session.We mention some gurus of coaching, including Brian Ashton, Lynn Evans, John Fletcher, Russell Earnshaw and Richard Cheetham.We discuss how much experience counts, and how inexperienced coaches can build their own style piece by piece.If you want to find out more on Craig, visit his website: craiggunn.org

TRIO SIMPATICO is celebrating it's three year anniversary! Co-hosts DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN have been putting out these half-assed episodes for THREE YEARS now, continually working their way up to whole-assed episodes! As the show progresses Josh and Dave thought it might be a good idea to reintroduce themselves AND reintroduce the main premise of the podcast, so any new listeners might have a place to jump on! And this episode has EVERYTHING! Joined by returning guests MARY CLAIRE WILLIAMS and LAUREN WITSAMAN the episode begins with a favorite segment, THE NEWS THAT DOESN'T SUCK, followed by our reintroduction to the show, and finally ending with a discussion of our upcoming episodic theme of BABYLON 5! PLUS if all of that wasn't enough this episode also has calls from two of the shows past guests DANIELLE RANDLES and TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON! AND throughout the episode we re-visit the commercials from some of our favorite sponsors through the years! So this is definitely one episode you won't want to miss OR if you're looking for a place to start, this is it!

Brian Ashton Smith is an actor, writer & director. Listen in as we discuss our experiences growing up in and around black & white cultures, turning ideas into reality & being there for others & yourself.Follow Brian on Instagram: @bashtons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Timeline 9:24 Belgium World Cup Run 13:34 Meeting Roberto Martinez for the first time 24:39 Getting his break at Bristol City 34:33 Disagreements in sports science 40:09 Volatility of the game 48:09 The evolution of football 55:54 Challenges in the Sports Science industry 1:06:55 PEDs in football? Today our guest is the Head of Fitness for the Belgium National Team, Richard Evans. For the last 20 years or so he's been a physio, sports scientist and head of performance at various clubs in England. He started at career Swansea, before following Roberto Martinez to Wigan, Everton and Belgium. And before all that he was a professional player as well so he's got quite a career journey. We talk about that journey, his relationship with Roberto, the precarious nature of his profession, disagreements in sports science and I ask his about PEDs in football. And of course, he discusses Wigan's FA Cup win and Belgium's World Cup run. If you enjoyed this, Richard will also be speaking on the Cohesive Coaching event in Manchester on November 29th. There are tickets still available for that, and to buy them go onto Training Ground Guru's website (www.trainingground.guru) and click the tab for Cohesive Coaching 2 or search Cohesive Coaching on EventBrite. I'll be there, as well as acclaimed author Damian Hughes and ex-England Rugby coach Brian Ashton. It'll be fun and very informative so if you're in the area, come on down say hello. Another reminder, I have a new Youtube channel called This Football Life with clips of these interviews and I've recorded an exclusive video with Richard on that page. So head on over there and subscribe.

Rusty and Fletch sit down with Brian, one of the major inspirations behind Fletch's coaching philosophy!

Summer is nearly over, there are only a handful of days left until the start of Autumn, and the TRIO SIMPATICO summer hiatus is officially at an end! We're back! After a lengthy break from the podcast we have much to report about WHAT WE DID THIS SUMMER! Like a back-to-school essay but with more swearing and in podcast form, David Tavolier and Joshua Witsaman return to catch you up on what they've been doing and they recommend some movies, books, video games, and even other podcasts which they've been enjoying! PLUS on this special episode our TRIO has been doubled into a SEXTET (heh heh, sex)!  Recording the episode after a rousing game of the STAR WARS RPG the co-hosts are joined by the members of their roleplaying group DAN HENSLEY, DAVE LANGSTAFF, BLAIR SCOTT, and TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON!  All of whom share their exciting adventures from the summer as well! This episode is packed to the brim!  Enjoy!    

In this episode of the Smart City Podcast I come to you all the way from Japan. I'm here on an AusTrade delegation with the Honourable Steven Ciobo, the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, and we have had such an amazing time. First, each member of the delegation will introduce themselves and give you a short snippet of their companies. Then I get some reflections from 4 of the 13 delegates. As always, I really hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.The four delegates who give their reflections are Janice Lee, John O'Callaghan, Tim Lucas and Emma Hendry. The other delegates you hear from in the beginning are Brian Ashton, Ashleigh Morris, Bronwyn Voyce, Andy Roberts, Gabrielle Hall and Katherine Tobias as well as prior podcast guests Nick Kamols, Marika Svikas and Dan Barr.Disclaimer: Everything discussed is personal opinion only and does not represent the companies we work for or associated in any way with these companies.Find the full show notes: thesmartcitypodcast.comConnect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.comConnect via Twitter and Facebook @smartcitypod

Welcome back! We have a new Bonus Episode taken from our Solo Dissection recording, in which we briefly chat about Solo's Box Office struggles and the state of Star Wars fandom. Did bad PR turn people off the film? Did angry fans boycott enough to make a difference? Or is the general audience just simply burnt out on Star Wars films? Listen now to hear our thoughts on the matter with our returning guests Tim Mcfarland and Brian Ashton. Punch it!

This is it!  Our Solo: A Star Wars Story coup de grâce!  SPOILERS abound beyond this point as Joshua and David welcome guests TIM MCFARLAND and BRIAN ASHTON as the quartet undertakes a SOLO: DISSECTION episode! Finally sitting down to tear into Solo: A Star Wars Story your co-hosts and their guests crack open the brand new Official Guide to the movie written by Lucasfilm story group head honcho Pablo Hidalgo! Using the official guide as a map the group covers nearly every aspect of the film giving our opinions and commentary on what we liked, what we didn't like, and what we hope to see in future STAR WARS ANTHOLOGY films! PLUS if this conversation leaves you wanting more, fear not!  As you'd expect by now with these episodes, we ran long and had to cut some sections for time, however we are putting those cut segments together for a future bonus episode!  So look for that coming up on TRIO SIMPATICO!  

In this episode of The Smart City Podcast, I interviewed the Director of Harvest Digital Planning Brian Ashton. Brian is passionate about creating and geospatial technology and combining these to things to help government to better engage with the community. Brian and I discuss many things mainly focused around using digital and spatial technology to better engage and integrate across all disciplines, government and community. Brian has some really big and great ideas in this space, some of these include breaking down data silos for better integration, Google Knowledge Graph for planning, testing Smart Tech in real places and thick data to bring social meaning to big data.Find the full show notes and links at www.thesmartcitypodcast.com Connect with Brian via LinkedIn or Harvest websiteConnect with me via email: zoe@thesmartcitypodcast.com, Twitter or Facebook @smartcitypod

This is it!  A marathon STAR WARS conversation for the ages!   David and Joshua sit down with returning guest and TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON to dissect, review, and critique STAR WARS EPISODE VIII THE LAST JEDI!  For this episode we recorded a 5 1/2 hour long conversation about this most recent STAR WARS romp and much like Rian Johnson himself, we were unable to edit ourselves down to a typically manageable episode length.  Instead we simply broke the conversation up into three smaller chunks! We present here, the first section of this third part in our series of THE LAST JEDI episodes.  If you missed our first two parts go back and check out our predictions and reaction episodes as well. But now without further delay, plug in and godspeed simpatico listeners! 

Section TWO of our marathon STAR WARS conversation for the ages!   David and Joshua sit down with returning guest and TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON to dissect, review, and critique STAR WARS EPISODE VIII THE LAST JEDI!  For this episode we recorded a 5 1/2 hour long conversation about this most recent STAR WARS romp and much like Rian Johnson himself, we were unable to edit ourselves down to a typically manageable episode length.  Instead we simply broke the conversation up into three smaller chunks! In this second of three sections we continue our review of the characters of the Last Jedi, new and old!  We follow that up with our critiques of the technical aspects of the movies production as well as what we feel this film adds to the mythos of STAR WARS as a whole. But now without further delay, plug in for section two and godspeed simpatico listeners!

Here is the final section of our marathon STAR WARS conversation for the ages!   David and Joshua sit down with returning guest and TRIO SIMPATICO legal counsel BRIAN ASHTON to dissect, review, and critique STAR WARS EPISODE VIII THE LAST JEDI!  For this episode we recorded a 5 1/2 hour long conversation about this most recent STAR WARS romp and much like Rian Johnson himself, we were unable to edit ourselves down to a typically manageable episode length.  Instead we simply broke the conversation up into three smaller chunks! In this third section we finish up our discussion of the technical aspects of the movie and eventually tally up our pro and con list, definitively revealing once and for all whether THE LAST JEDI is a good STAR WARS movie.  PLUS we dig into our listener questions and see what the rest of you had to say about this most recent STAR WARS adventure! But now without further delay, plug in for section three and godspeed simpatico listeners!

Nick Hill is probably one of the most committed coaches to his personal development that I have ever met. His quest for continuous improvement has taken him to all corners of the globe from Brisbane, to Canterbury to Chile and the US. If coaching expertise was measured in air miles then this guy has to be in the premier league! Nick's career has seen him working in talent environments for most of his career and his dedication to his craft really shines through in this episode. In this conversation we discuss...- How being coached by Brian Ashton while representing England U19s was a turning point in his career. Driving him to become a coach and do it better than he had done before. - His journey from being a drill based, instructional coach to a players centred, game based coach. - How he overcame the language barrier while working in Chile by tapping into the 'language of rugby'- His methods for getting buy in from groups of players. - How he allows techniques to develop by being patient and using clever practice design. - The challenges of introducing a new set of players to his approach and how he overcomes negative responses. Happy listening

Nick Hill is probably one of the most committed coaches to his personal development that I have ever met. His quest for continuous improvement has taken him to all corners of the globe from Brisbane, to Canterbury to Chile and the US. If coaching expertise was measured in air miles then this guy has to be in the premier league! Nick's career has seen him working in talent environments for most of his career and his dedication to his craft really shines through in this episode. In this conversation we discuss...- How being coached by Brian Ashton while representing England U19s was a turning point in his career. Driving him to become a coach and do it better than he had done before. - His journey from being a drill based, instructional coach to a players centred, game based coach. - How he overcame the language barrier while working in Chile by tapping into the 'language of rugby'- His methods for getting buy in from groups of players. - How he allows techniques to develop by being patient and using clever practice design. - The challenges of introducing a new set of players to his approach and how he overcomes negative responses. Happy listening

Beer!   It is an ancient draught which has been brewed by mankind since time immemorial. It has given us the courage to stand against the armed phalanxes of our enemies and later helped us celebrate those glorious victories in the boisterous mead halls of old!   For many, beer has historically provided the mettle required to take those first steps when approaching members of the opposite sex and in turn beer has often created regrettable situations which embarrassingly ruin otherwise enjoyable wedding receptions.   In this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO Joshua and David are guided through a tour of beers with returning guest BRIAN ASHTON and new guest JEN ASHTON!   Which makes this episode a QUARTET SIMPATICO!   Brian and Jen prepared a selection of beers to sample and pore over. We discuss different brews, how certain beers are made, why some beers taste like garbage, and prove beyond a reasonable doubt that not all beers are created equal.   So if you enjoy beer and discussions about the subject of beer, then this episode is for you. But more importantly if you, like our co-host Josh, believe yourself to be someone who hates beer or has never acquired a taste for it, then you absolutely MUST listen to this episode. Brian Ashton is on a mission to show the people of the world that there IS a beer out there for everyone, and he wants to help YOU find your beer soul mate.   All this plus listener questions AND MORE on this episode of TRIO SIMPATICO!

On this bonus episode returning guest BRIAN ASHTON sits down and talks to our very own DAVID TAVOLIER about a certain wildly popular, first person shooter video game, set in a galaxy far, far away: STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT! This bonus content was recorded during our Rogue One: Dissection episode where, off-the-air, Brian and David were discussing their shared enjoyment of Battlefront.  Brian was so impressed by David's in-game stats and hours logged that he demanded the opportunity to sit down and record a segment where he could question our beloved co-host about his favorite aspects of the game, his winning strategies, and where he thinks the game will go next!  So hike up your Imperial stormtrooper armor, tighten your Rebel chin straps, and prime your blasters for this bonus episode of TRIO SIMPATICO!

**Spoilers**   We talked so long we had to turn it into TWO episodes!  Here's part 2! This week we return for yet more discussion about the newest installment of the STAR WARS saga, ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY We've had a week to digest the movie, think it over, break it down, and dissect it in an attempt to attain a complete understanding of all the events portrayed on screen.  Joining us in this endeavor is returning guest BRIAN ASHTON who sits down with DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN once more in order to determine just how right and/or wrong we all were in our earlier prediction episode! "The circle is now complete!" From predictions, to reactions, we have come to this: the Rogue One dissection episode.  We go deep and cover a great many aspects of the movie including the many new characters, the actors who portrayed them, the crew who made it all happen, and how this story fits into the greater STAR WARS universe as a whole. Listen in on what the trio has to say, and if you agree, disagree, or have your own thoughts to share leave us some comments or join us on facebook or twitter! This episode dedicated to the work and life of Carrie Fisher.  Thanks for everything your highness!

**Spoilers**   This week we return for yet more discussion about the newest installment of the STAR WARS saga, ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY We've had a week to digest the movie, think it over, break it down, and dissect it in an attempt to attain a complete understanding of all the events portrayed on screen. Joining us in this endeavor is returning guest BRIAN ASHTON who sits down with DAVID TAVOLIER and JOSHUA WITSAMAN once more to determine just how right and/or wrong we all were in our earlier prediction episode! "The circle is now complete!" From Predictions, to reactions, we have come to this: the Rogue One dissection episode.  We go deep and cover a great many aspects of the movie including the many new characters, the actors who portrayed them, the crew who made it all happen, and how this story fits into the greater STAR WARS universe as a whole. Listen in on what the trio has to say, and if you agree, disagree, or have your own thoughts to share leave us some comments or join us on facebook or twitter!

It's Here!!!! Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is now in theaters and we have our first impressions for you. Recorded immediately after our Thursday night showing; Josh Witsaman, David Tavolier, Brian Ashton, Ryan Rimmele, Dana Galbraith, and Erik Nelson give their quick reactions to this new brand of Star Wars movie. This is indeed SPOILER heavy, so don't listen if you haven't seen the film yet. Stay tuned to Trio Simpatico for a future full length episode in which we will really delve into the movie to dissect, criticize and praise Rogue One. Also check out our Facebook group and tell us what you thought of the movie and also see some pictures of Josh Witsaman dressed in full costume at the theater!

So we're in the thick of our TRIO SIMPATICO holiday hiatus, however we had to break our silence in order to discuss the upcoming STAR WARS film - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story!   The first in the STAR WARS anthology movies is quickly approaching and Joshua and David sat down with BRIAN ASHTON to discuss what we expect to see in this all new adventure in a galaxy far, far away! We kick things off with a little intergalactic trivia, testing our STAR WARS knowledge before getting right into our predictions for Rogue One.  We discuss things we want to see, rumors of things we might see, and touch on the elements we don't want to see.   Needless to say if you're attempting to remain completely in the dark about this movie there may be several SPOILERS ahead.  Of course everything at the time of this recording is completely unsubstantiated.  So grab a scrap of paper and keep score, let's see which one of us had the most correct guesses! We'll be following up this discussion with a short immediate reactions episode similar to our Dr. Strange bonus episode, as well as a full Rogue One break down next week, so check back for more TRIO SIMPATICO! May the Force be with you!      

By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth! Through the flames of the Faltine!  TRIO SIMPATICO brings you this quick bonus episode where we present to you, our faithful listeners, our immediate reactions upon viewing the latest Marvel Studios presentation: DR. STRANGE! Joining David and Joshua this episode are none other than RYAN RIMMELE, DANA GALBRAITH, BRIAN ASHTON, and ROSEY TUMPAK! There are a few, quick, mild, spoilers included in this brief bonus episode.  Those of you who are trying to remain stringently spoiler-free may want to avoid this one until after you see the movie.  But if you're just looking for a quick commentary about the film while you decide whether or not to see this movie then this might be a good resource for you.  And you should see this movie because, spoiler alert, we all for the most part really liked it! So listen now, either here OR across the astral plane to this bonus episode from TRIO SIMPATICO!

Spread out your character sheets! Warm up those dice! Roll for initiative! And ready your lightsabers! This week we're talking about the STAR WARS RPG! David and Joshua didn't record a full episode this week because they were too busy playing tabletop RPGs!  In particular they were partaking in their monthly session of the Star Wars D20 Roleplaying Game (Revised Core Rulebook)!  So instead of disappointing the "fans" Josh and Dave decided to set up the recording equipment and talk about the game with their fellow players. For this bonus episode TRIO SIMPATICO will be transformed into QUINTET SIMPATICO when we discuss the SWRPG with Brian Ashton, David Langstaff, and Dan Hensley.  This lovable band of misfits will share snippets of their epic Star Wars RPG adventures over the past 3 years, discuss their characters, and talk about the mechanics of the game; what works, and what doesn't. So pull up a chair and assign all your skill points to listen for this week's TRIO SIMPATICO!