Andy Stevens sits down to chat with Richard Cheetham and James Clark about coaching, coach development and skills of being a coach.
The main topics were:
A picture of ideal coach development.
How transferable coaching skills can be, and does a coach need an in-depth knowledge of their sport.
The importance of reflection and who to include in the process.
Key reading and resource recommendations.
Richard Cheetham MBE, a Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester, with a holistic approach to coaching and experience across a wide range of sports.
Twitter: @twowheelprof
James Clark, a highly respected rugby coach and passionate coach developer. A proud member of The Front Row Club.
Twitter: @JSClarky3
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