Over the last 35 years our columnist has experienced many different coaches in many various forms
As a player, I only had a few different coaches, maybe 10 in total, from primary school, high school, club, national and international. All...
Australian hockey great Ric Charlesworth will form part of a selection panel to determine the Olympic fates of Rachael Lynch and Georgie Morgan.
Charlesworth, who led Hockeyroos and Kookaburras teams to multiple titles, was confirmed on the women's four-strong national...
It appears even soccer (football) is considering some significant changes. Marco Van Basten as technical Director of FIFA has raised the possibility of managing the player load, changing the shootout rules and even moving to remove offside.
He correctly suggests...
Our news editor Claire Middleton goes Down Under to meet top Australian coach Ric Charlesworth...
It's a typical West Australian summer day when I catch up with Ric Charlesworth. Hot. Bloody hot, actually, without a cloud in the sky.
He lives...
Ric Charlesworth has announced he will step down as coach of the Australian men’s hockey side after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in August.
During six years in the role, the 1986 World Cup gold medallist coached the Kookaburras to World...
Spending a couple of hours with Ric Charlesworth in an expansive mood is a revelation. Gone is the abrupt and curt Australian coach seen in post-match interviews or scowling pitchside. In his place is a voluble, friendly man quick...
LONDON, 26 July - Australia coach Ric Charlesworth is aiming to complete his set of major championship victories in men's and women's hockey by adding London 2012 Olympic Games men's gold to his impressive collection of honours.
As coach of Australia's...
Ric Charlesworth said the world number one team had been disadvantaged by the scheduling of the games, while key competitors would benefit.Australia will play three 8.30am games against, Spain, Argentina and Pakistan, while world number two and biggest rival...