Shaping the future of sporting talent
Throughout the TASS network, it’s the practitioners who deliver support directly to athletes. Developing these practitioners is integral to TASS.
The TASS practitioner network
TASS practitioners are leading performance sport experts who provide specialist support to athletes at the top of the Talent Pathway.
TASS Practitioners use their expertise to enhance an athlete’s skill and capability. They are also part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who support athletes to achieve their goals. Throughout the TASS network, there are over 350 practitioners, experts in strength & conditioning, physiotherapy, performance nutrition, sports psychology and personal development.
Our practitioners can also access our wide range of funded CPD opportunities. We offer courses, workshops and mentoring programmes to help all experts stay at the top of their field.
What’s new in CPD?
All CPD events are available to TASS practitioners. You will be sent an email with further details and how to book.
-
Working with Emerging Talent – Session 3: Maximising Support and Putting Learning into Action – Chris Beaumont and Obss Alademerin
13th Jan 2026, 11:00am – 1:00 pm
Building on previous sessions, this workshop focuses on translating theory into practice when supporting emerging talent. It will explore frameworks for personalised development, strategies for fostering resilience and adaptability, and methods for integrating learning into day-to-day interactions with athletes to optimise their progression.
-
Handling Difficult Conversations – richard shorter
15th Jan 2026, 1:00pm – 2:30 pm
This interactive session will equip practitioners with tools to navigate challenging conversations confidently and constructively. Topics include managing emotions, maintaining professional boundaries, and applying communication techniques that promote trust and positive outcomes, even in high-stakes or sensitive situations.
-
Measurements & Movement – Quality to Match Ready – Tom Farrow and Ian Taplin
21st Jan 2026, 9:30am – 2:30 pm
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
A comprehensive exploration of the rehabilitation process, this session will guide practitioners through assessment protocols, movement quality benchmarks, and progressive strategies to return athletes to competition safely. It will include practical demonstrations and case examples to illustrate best practice in bridging the gap between recovery and performance readiness.
-
The Rational Practitioner – Flexible Thinking & Adaptability in High Performance Sport – Dr Martin Turner and Dr Andrew Wood
4th Mar 2026, 10:00am – 12:00 pm
This workshop supports staff in high-stakes environments, offering a calm, evidence-based framework to perform under pressure. It teaches how thinking patterns drive behaviour, how to identify and challenge irrational beliefs, and how to adopt flexible, rational alternatives that improve emotional regulation, clarity, adaptability, and performance in elite sport and life.
Setting the standard in practitioner and athlete development
Find out more about our nationally recognised Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle qualifications.
View TASS Learning CoursesWorld class facilities across the UK
Our TASS Practitioners are based at our 40+ delivery sites nationwide.
See our delivery sitesThe latest from TASS
More Posts
26th November 2025
Supporting Para-Athletes through Adaptability and Trust, with S&C Coach Nathan Norris
Read More
8th April 2025
Embedding, Engaging and Evolving — How Dan Richardson Brings TASS Support to British Cycling
Read More
28th November 2025