The open letter explaining how Bath Rugby's coaching team will look next season and beyond

Bath Rugby CEO Tarquin McDonald has written an open letter to supporters explaining the club's coaching structure and ambitions from next season onwards.

Bath Rugby's coach Todd is not in transition. Bath Rugby is building a system around a core of exceptional people who care deeply about the Club. Bath believe in nurturing an environment with the right mix of stability, challenge and support. They believe change is necessary but avoiding seismic change would set them back. The club's growth is to perform as more than the sum of their parts.

Todd's contract has been extended by one year to June 2020. Todd's main objectives since arriving at Bath Rugby are to reconnect the players to the Club and the community, enhance the focus on the internal player pathway and build a longer-term legacy around the department. Stuart Hooper will be the next coach of Bath. He has outstanding leadership qualities and is prepared to take over the rugby department in two years. Bath is investing in expert resource to support Stuart's development. Exeter and Leinster have taken over rugby departments at the time. They are spending time with these organisations to learn from them.

Toby Booth and Darren Edwards will not be continuing beyond the term of their current contracts. Toby's tenure will have been seven years and Darren's five years. They have helped drive the Club to Anglo-Welsh, Challenge Cup and Premiership Finals. Girvan was appointed this season as a coach. He brings experience and intellectual property from his time at Leinster. He will help develop the attacking rugby of the club. The Club will celebrate their loyalty and hard work. It is also a chance for them to take on new challenges. This is to support the growth of our game.

Bath Rugby's coaching team will look different next season and beyond. The club's ambition is to develop a core of at least 50% homegrown talent by 2022/23 interspersed with world-class players. Pierre Broncan's work scouting new and undiscovered talent is a critical part of the recruitment strategy. Bath Rugby has recently announced a number of contract extensions with key players and they look forward to making further announcements in the coming weeks. . .. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90, visit a local Samaritan branch or click here for details.

Todd will be promoted to performance director. Andy Rock will become the Junior Academy Manager. Bath want to develop a team of 50% home-grown players by 2022/23. Andy will work with the coaching group and other rugby department management to drive their development. He will also work across departments to deliver a multi-disciplinary programme encouraging players and staff to development and challenge their thinking and approach. The open letter explains how Bath Rugby's coaching team will look next season and beyond.

Katie Warriner, the recently appointed sports psychologist and mental skills coach, will help improve the environment at the Club. The Club has inconsistent results and some of those questions have been directed at its environment.

Bruce is the owner of Bath Rugby Club. He dedicates a lot of time and effort to the sport and believes in its future development. He has a vision for the Club and its role in the heart of the club.

Bath Rugby's coaching team will look different next season and beyond. They want to develop a squad with a core of home grown talent and world-class players.

Bath Rugby have changed their coaching team. They want to foster a learning environment driving continual challenge and improvement. They thank their fans for their support.