Edge Hill University TASS North West Update Andrea Williams Sport Development Manager The University of Manchester

Edge Hill University What is TASS? ‘A world class further and higher education based talent development programme for sportsmen and women.’

Edge Hill University To enhance the potential for talented young people aged 16-28, whatever their social background or personal circumstances, to progress their development as performance athletes, whilst continuing their academic development Capability Partnership Success Progression Retention Government Funded SportsAid Sports Eligibility & Nomination Nationally – 808 Athletes 13 Hubsites TASS 2012 Athletes - 35

Edge Hill University What do TASS Athletes get? £3,500 split into the following: £1,500 in Core Services (All Athletes)  Strength and Conditioning  Physiotherapy (Including Screening)  Mentoring (Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support)  Medical Insurance £2,000 decided by the NGB  Coaching, Equipment, Expenses, Camps and Sport Science Support

Edge Hill University How TASS fits into the Talent and Performance Pathway

Talent Development Podium YST Gifted & Talented & SE Excel TASS AASE Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellent TASS 16 yrs16-18 yrs18 yrs +

Edge Hill University Where were we? TASS entering it’s 5 th year 13 service providers throughout the North West 10k per year for 3 years Commitment from the University of Manchester Strong support for developing TASS in the North West Manchester pre-2008 supported an average of 30 athletes The NW pre-2008 supported an average of 60 athletes Local Delivery to Regional Delivery

Edge Hill University Where did we want to be? Meet TASS Objectives Strong HE & FE Partnerships Efficient administration and financial systems To have quality Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (TALS) To deliver high quality services to the athletes To ensure clear, concise and timely communication with athletes and partners To have robust monitoring an evaluation procedures in place To market TASS in the NW to meet all partners needs 19 Key objectives of TASS in the NW all linked to KPI’S

Edge Hill University How were we going to get there?  Project Brief  Management  Communication Plan  Planning  Monitoring  Evaluation  Marketing  Management of Risks  Resources and Resource Management  Child Protection  Income and Expenditure  Potential Developments for 09/10 TASS NW Planning, Implementation and Development Plan

Edge Hill University Cont…………………………… A TASS NW update was sent via the BUCS Network in July 08 Key deliverers were contacted directly to see if they wanted to continue to be involved (HE and non-HE) Audit Delivery model TASS North West Network Meeting to discuss and agree a Terms of Reference Advertisement for a p/t TASS NW Administrator Service Level Agreements

Edge Hill University Where are we now? Strong Partnerships P/t Administrator, 2 days a week – Sarah Hadlow – efficient administration and financial systems All athletes claim from the University of Manchester Supporting 34 Sports with 72 Athletes 32 Mentors – HE based to Elite Athletes, 6 undertaking the TALS Qualification The development of a TALS Qualification Centre by UCLAN and Preston College Edge Hill developing to become a Sport Specific Site for Rugby League Established TASS NW Network that meets quarterly with agreed ToR Increased support for Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning and Lifestyle Management as TASS have National Leads for all 3 areas Entering evaluation phase for athletes and service providers – so cannot update on KPI’s and success of the Scheme

Edge Hill University Distribution of TASS Athletes in the North West

Edge Hill University Challenges along the way! Range and number of disabled athletes (22%) Ensuring Child Protection (31%) Changes in processes Athletes unable to attend information meetings Database Non-engagement of some athletes

Edge Hill University 2009 Onwards External effects on TASS  UK Sport Funding Deficit – may result in more sports on TASS  Sport England Excel – talent support through NGB  Advanced Apprenticeships in Sporting Excellence (16-18year olds)  EIS – Funding for these services now goes direct to the NGB for their support services so they can choose who they can use  Extended funding to for the NW  Improved processes for delivery – targets for delivery  Wider range of sports linked to UK Sport funding deficit  Improved access to TALS Qualification  Increase in Educational Partners

Edge Hill University How you can be involved? Increasing Educational Partners Bury College Cardinal Newman College Carmel College Holy Cross College Lancaster and Morecambe College Lancaster University Loreto College Mid-Cheshire College Myerscough College

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