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Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)

TASS is part of the SportsAid family, funded by the National Lottery through Sport England with a brief to help young sportspeople juggle the demands of sport and education.
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Since 2014, Oxford Brookes University has been proud to partner with TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme), supporting talented student-athletes in balancing the demands of sport and academics. Backed by Sport England, TASS enables athletes to reach their full potential in both areas.

As one of 39 TASS Delivery Sites in England, we’ve supported almost 150 athletes from across multiple sports. From rowers to skateboarders, those in full-time employment to current OBU students. Our expert team provides flexible, high-quality services on our Headington campus in Oxford or virtually, including:

  • Sports-specific strength & conditioning training and nutritional support
  • Free physiotherapy, including screening, massage, prehab, and reactive services
  • Sports psychology, lifestyle and personal development support
  • Academic flexibility and support
  • Access to the TASS medical scheme

Success Stories

We’re proud to have supported athletes such as:

  • Maud Muir, Gloucester Hartpury professional Rugby Union player and Red Roses team member
  • Leon Greenwood, British Bobsleigh World Cup medalist
  • Frankie Allen, Paris 2024 Paralympic gold medalist in rowing and current OBU student
  • Fergus Woolnough, Jake Wincomb, and Martha Birtles have recently progressed within British Rowing's 'Project LA' and have moved up to the World Class programme

Our dedicated team includes Marcus O'Dowda-Boswell (Head of Student Sport), Becky Pink (Sports Coordinator), and Warren Beattie (Strength & Conditioning Coach).

For more information on TASS, visit the TASS website or contact sport@brookes.ac.uk.

TASS Dual Career Accreditation

Oxford Brookes University is leading the way with supporting talented athletes in education in England, having been reaccredited by the innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) initiative.

The Sport England-backed programme supports young sportspeople on the talent pathway to have the opportunity to gain qualifications alongside their sporting pursuits, follow other interests, as well as furthering their personal development.

The TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme formally recognises Oxford Brookes University as an institution that is committed to dual career support for our student-athletes, meaning that our student-athletes are supported to reach their potential in education alongside achieving success in their sport.

“For me the TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme is a vitally important measure to ensuring all athletes have the chance to pursue an education and enjoy a more well-rounded approach to life.” - Baroness, Tanni Grey-Thompson

For high-performing student-athletes at Oxford Brookes, the academic flexibility policies may mean they have the opportunity to access online notes or resources, are able to arrange catch up sessions with teaching staff, or even reschedule deadlines or exam dates in exceptional circumstances.

For more information on TASS or to find out how to access support, please visit the TASS website or contact info@tass.gov.uk.

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