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TASS develop the whole Athlete

World-class support for athletes at the top of the Talent Pathway.

We believe in you

Congratulations on
becoming part of TASS!

You’re in good company! We’ve been supporting talented athletes since 2004 and TASS alumni include many who’ve reached the pinnacle of their sport. It’s a long list and includes athletes such as Helen Glover, Tom Daley, Ellie Simmonds, Lucy Bronze and Greg Rutherford.

TASS have built a network of sites and practitioners who will help you achieve your goals, and a reputation for providing support that develops the whole athlete.

A holistic approach
to your success

Strength and

conditioning

Strength and conditioning is key to building strong, injury-resistant athletes. It can reduce the risk of injury whilst helping you to handle the physical demands of training for long-term success in sport. At TASS, it’s not just about lifting weights – it’s about teaching you how to perform better overall. Your S&C coach works with a technical coach to create a training plan for you.

Strength and

conditioning

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy isn’t just about fixing injuries – it’s about staying ahead of them. It’s your secret weapon for bouncing back stronger, preventing future setbacks and unlocking your full potential. With physio, we can spot weaknesses and imbalances before they become a problem. It’s not just hands-on care – it’s expert guidance tailored to your sport, helping you dominate on and off the field.

Physiotherapy

Personal
Development

Personal Development support will help you to develop the required personal skills to prepare for the demands of elite/professional sport. Your TASS PD Practitioner will help you to thrive as you progress through your sporting pathway, capitalise on the opportunities sport can provide, develop a broader sense of identity and self, whilst preparing you for life after sport. Your overall wellbeing will always be prioritised.

Personal
Development

Sports

Psychology

Sports Psychology gives you the mental edge to perform at your best, every time. It’s about building skills like goal setting, confidence, focus and resilience to stay strong under pressure. Whether it’s managing anxiety, sharpening concentration or using imagery to prepare, we’ve got you covered. For teams, we focus on communication, leadership and strategies for peak performance during competitions. With these tools, you should thrive.

Sports

Psychology

Performance
Nutrition

Performance Nutrition focuses on fuelling for health and performance. Nutritionists will consider what you eat, why it’s important, when is optimal and how much you need based on your training demands and individual goals. You have control over what you eat and given we all eat 3+ meals per day that is more than 1000 opportunities to impact on your performance each year. From fuelling, recovery and hydration to travel, competition and injury rehab nutrition, your Performance Nutritionist will support you with tailored advice to achieve your performance goals.

Performance
Nutrition

The Medical

Scheme

If you suffer a sports-related injury or illness, the TASS Medical Scheme can provide fast access to treatment.

The Medical Scheme is administered by Health Partners Europe Ltd and is designed to complement NHS services, rather than replace them. In many circumstances, the NHS will be able to meet your requirements. For example, for sudden injury or serious illness, the NHS or GP care pathway is the most appropriate.

Every TASS athlete is sent a Medical Scheme Guidance Booklet, which clearly explains what you are covered for and how to start the process. Please note that you must follow the procedure very carefully and ensure you gain approval from Health Partners Europe at every step in the process.

The Medical

Scheme

Mental Health
Support

TASS have partnered with Health Assured to provide all TASS athletes with access to FREE and CONFIDENTIAL Mental Health Support. If any TASS athlete needs emotional or mental health support, there is a 24/7 helpline that they can call in the first instance on 0800 0280199.

Further to this, athletes can access help including 12 sessions of structured therapy (per issue, per year), financial coaching, online CBT courses and access to the Wisdom App.

Athletes can use this service for any issues affecting them, including:
Stress & Anxiety
Low Mood
Eating issues
Financial Worries
Bereavement & Loss
Pressure
Identity & LGBTQ+
Discrimination

Mental Health
Support

Hearing the athlete voice

Our group of Athlete Reps ensure that TASS athletes are considered as part of every decision we make at TASS.

The team of five TASS athletes (four current and one alumni) act as a voice for all athletes’ experiences, feedback, and ideas, making sure they are heard by the TASS HQ team.
They’re fellow athletes who understand the demands that TASS athletes are balancing, and are there to be friendly faces who athletes can reach out to whenever they need. The aim is to help shape and improve the TASS experience by bringing athlete perspectives into key conversations. The goal is to make sure the athlete’s journey through the programme is as supportive, inclusive and athlete-focused as possible. If an athlete has feedback to share, suggestions for improvement, or questions about anything related to TASS, we’re here to listen.

Getting in Touch
The athlete reps have an Instagram page @tassathletereps, which is the best way to get in contact. This page is also a platform for success stories, both in and out of training. If you fancy tagging us in a story/post, the TASS reps would love to reshare it!

Your Athlete Reps (l-r) are: James (Boccia), Jenny (Rowing), Luke (Kayak), Megan Brierley (VI Football) and Kirsty (Gymnastics).

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Your sport, our support
World class facilities across the UK

FAQs

Why have I been selected for TASS support

TASS supports athletes who are at the top of the Talent Pathway in their sport. If you’re selected for TASS support, it’s because your National Governing Body (NGB) has decided that you’ve reached that point in your sporting career.

How will I access the support?

TASS operates a network of 42 TASS Delivery Sites (TDSs) across the UK. You will be assigned to the one that’s closest/most relevant to you.

How will I fit this in with my education/job/life?

The TDS Lead at your site and TASS practitioners are used to creating schedules for busy athletes and will make this work for you.

What happens if I move house during the year and need to switch my TASS Delivery Site?

This can be arranged. Please either inform your TDS Lead that a change is needed, and they can contact TASS HQ, or contact us at athlete@tass.gov.uk

Is there a screening process before I can access the services?

Yes, this helps us to ensure that support is tailored to your needs. When you attend the in-person induction at your delivery site, you will be told how to book in for a screening.

If I am a scholar at university and a TASS athlete, should I attend both or select one to receive my support from?

This is a conversation for you to have with your TASS Delivery Site Lead. They will help you to work out what’s best for you.

What if I need to cancel a session or cannot access support due to injury?

Contact your practitioner as soon as possible to let them know you cannot make it. They may be able to help you reschedule or alter your programme.

How long will I receive support from TASS?

If you engage with the services, you can stay on TASS for as long as your NGB considers it appropriate.

What happens if my NGB decides that my TASS support will come to an end?

We have a duty of care to our athletes and aim to continue your TASS support for a further 3 months.

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