Ronnie O’Sullivan keen on becoming a coach of two different sports after he stops playing professional snooker

Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan is keen to take up coaching after he retires from playing.

But the seven-time world champion doesn’t just want to pass on his snooker expertise.

O’Sullivan, 48, also wants to coach runners.

The Rocket is a member of Woodford Green Running Club in Essex and has often spoken about the positive impact running has on his mental health.

Speaking to Virgin Radio this week about his passion for running, O’Sullivan said: ‘It’s the best thing there is.’

The 48-year-old O’Sullivan wants to coach both runners and snooker stars of the future

O’Sullivan added: ‘I’m loving the running club.

“When I finish playing I think I’ll probably get a coaching badge and try to help the club with all types of runners.

‘When I have time, when I’m done playing snooker.’

But O’Sullivan has no plans to leave snooker completely.

He explained: ‘I would like to help a player, I would like to help a player because there are a lot of times in my career where I have to help and it has transformed my career.

“If I could maybe help another player develop, I think a big part of that is improving your weaknesses.

‘Many people think they can only pot and break-build, there is another side to the game that you need to develop.

‘Also the mental side of it. If you are mentally strong, that is a huge asset as an athlete.’

O’Sullivan has been world snooker champion seven times – no other player has more titles

He has also won the Masters eight times, including his win this year

O’Sullivan is currently fifth in the world snooker rankings.

He was knocked out by He Guoqiang in the round of 32 at the English Open last month.