Cheesman also represented Australia at four World Championships, in 1975, 1979, 1983, and 1986. She was the captain of the team from 1980 until the end of her career and went on to be the Opals assistant coach from 1993 to 2000. While she was still playing at the highest level with the Opals, Cheesman was an assistant coach with the AIS program, taking over the head coach role for one year in 1990. As a talented junior, Cheesman eventually had to choose between stellar basketball and netball careers. Cheesman was an assistant coach with the Opals at 2000 Sydney Olympics.