In a significant move to further enhance its sports offering, Bryanston has appointed Asha Francis, former England and Singapore international, to the role of Head of Netball and Performance Sports Lead. Asha, who enjoyed a successful playing career that included Superleague titles with Team Bath in 2006, 2010, and again as captain in 2013, brings a wealth of leadership and coaching expertise to the school.
Following her international netball stints, Asha spent time as both an assistant coach for Superleague club Mannas and General Manager of the Sport Ready Netball Academy in Singapore. Upon her return to the UK in 2021, she was named Technical Coach at Team Bath and later promoted to Head Coach in 2022. Most recently, she was Head Coach of the French Netball Team and has been working at the University of Gloucestershire, overseeing all aspects of the netball programme to ensure high standards and development opportunities for student athletes.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Asha said, “I’m really looking forward to joining Bryanston to have the opportunity to leverage my coaching expertise and experience to inspire and develop more young players.”
Bryanston’s Director of Sport, Rory McCann, added, “We are delighted to welcome Asha to Bryanston. Her exemplary coaching skills and impressive track record speaks for itself. Her appointment reinforces our commitment to offering the best sporting experiences for our girls and ensuring that our scholars receive exceptional support from top-tier sports professionals.”
Asha will begin her role from September 2025, focusing on strengthening the school’s netball programme and driving broader performance sport initiatives, continuing with success and development at all levels of competition.
