Rich Kite is a Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Bournemouth University. His research explores talent identification, selection, and development in youth sport. His areas of interest include growth and maturation, physical testing, and plyometric training. Prior to working in academia, Rich gained extensive experience working in elite sport including notable roles within weightlifting, talent identification programmes and football. More recently, Rich undertook a joint role as a PhD student and Academy Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach at Coventry City FC. His PhD looked to better understand talent development and talent selection in football – a research direction he continues to pursuit in wider sports to date.
