

Richard Cheetham
Leadership, Management, Coaching
"Richard Cheetham MBE has a reputation at national and international level in coach education and development with his work ranging from Rugby Union and Fencing to Slalom Canoe and professional cycling with the UCI in Switzerland. His research, publications and conference presentations have focussed on developing a more holistic approach to coaching as well as encouraging creativity and innovation in practice session design. The important role of play in sport at all levels of performance and across all ages has been a specific area of research with his published work and applied practice contributing to sport and education initiatives as wells as the University of Winchester Play and Creativity festival.
Richard received his MBE for his contribution to education and community sport in 2017 and was also awarded the 2018 UK Coaching Coach Developer of the year. "