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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?

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All CPD events are available to TASS practitioners. You will be sent an email with further details and how to book.

  • Online

    Body Composition Culture in Male and Female Rugby

    11th Aug 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    Lauren is a performance nutritionist, registered dietitian, and SENR practitioner with over a decade of experience in elite sport. She holds a PhD in rugby nutrition from Leeds Beckett University, where her research explored body composition culture and disordered eating in rugby. Lauren has supported Olympic, Paralympic, and professional athletes through roles with the UK Sports Institute, Leeds Rhinos, and Sale Sharks. A recently retired Ireland international rugby player with 26 caps, she combines academic expertise with lived experience to deliver practical, evidence-based insights for athletes and practitioners.

  • In Person

    Stress and Mental Health in Sport

    17th Sep 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    University of Derby

    This event provides contemporary insights into stress and mental health in sport, drawing on the presenters’ world-leading research and applied expertise. It is aimed at athlete support personnel, sport psychologists, PD practitioners, coaches, and performance directors. The focus throughout the day is on translating theory into practice. Session 1: Making Stress your Friend – A Challenge Approach to Maximising Performance Session 2: A Social Identity Approach to Managing Mental Health in Sport. Session 3: Dysfunctional Behaviours in Sport

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What’s it like to be a
TASS practitioner?

Supporting the Country’s
promising athletes

Practitioners deliver tailored support to athletes at the top of the Talent Pathway and play a key role in their journey towards success. This contribution will help athletes to reach their full potential in both sport and life.

Supporting the Country’s
promising athletes

Working with other specialists

Our holistic approach to athlete care means that practitioners work as part of a multidisciplinary team to help athletes succeed. Each of these experts combines their knowledge with other specialists to provide support that develops the whole athlete.

Working with other specialists

A flexible role

TASS practitioner roles allow for flexible work schedules so the role can be managed around other responsibilities and commitments. Every practitioner is supported to make a meaningful impact and develop their career – on their own terms.

A flexible role

Enhancing knowledge

For our athletes to be the best, they need to learn from the best. TASS’s regular programme of continuing professional development courses, workshops and mentoring helps practitioners continue to provide exceptional athlete support.

Enhancing knowledge

Part of a respected organisation

Since 2004, TASS has expanded to operate across 43 Delivery Sites nationwide. Our network of practitioners includes over 350 discipline experts who support over 1000 athletes within 42 sports. Read the full TASS story here.

Part of a respected organisation
Setting the standard in practitioner and athlete development

Setting the standard in practitioner and athlete development

Find out more about our nationally recognised Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle qualifications.

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World class facilities across the UK

World class facilities across the UK

Our TASS Practitioners are based at our 40+ delivery sites nationwide.

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