Richard Cheetham MBE (aka @twowheelprof on Twitter) is Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester in the UK. His research focus centres on a more holistic approach to coaching with time spent since 2013 at Saracens RFC within the Academy programme and at Fulham Football Club.

In this conversation we cover a LOT of ground including...

- Richard's approach to developing creativity in players and also in coaches
- How play should have a a bigger place in coaching session (for children and adults!!)
- How to create effective warm ups
- Is your coaching like 'pick and mix' or like 'cod liver oil'
- The 4 parameters of play

I certainly got a lot out of this discussion so I know you will too.

Enjoy!!

Some articles related to the discussion...

Cheetham, R.J. (2012). The Importance of Creativity and Innovation In Coaching: Possibilities and Implications for Performance. The Journal of Cycle Coaching 2. 6-9

Critchell, M. (2012) Play to learn and learn to play. A fresh approach to coaching young players. (Contributing chapter and consultancy from Richard Cheetham). Reedswain. Spring City US.