Rivo & Rich meet... Andy Ritchie (Part 1)

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This week Rivo & Rich are joined by Coach Developer, Tutor and Coach, Andy Ritchie.

On the pod, Andy talks about his first experiences of football and his love for Coventry City. Andy shares his experiences coaching abroad in USA, China & Germany and the impact it had on him professionally & personally.

Andy talks in depth of his time in academy football including Charlton Athletic & Southampton which included working with Adam Lallana, Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale with Andy providing some brilliant examples from his time at the Saints.

Andy also talks about the importance of different coaching methods including guided discovery and demonstrations and the key of players utilising space.

Join Andy for part 2 next week!

Music by Darren Fellerdale