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Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) TASS is a world class talent development programme. Funded by Sport England. Part of the SportsAid Family. Find out more at: www.tass.gov.uk

The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) is a Sport England funded partnership between talented athletes, education institutions and national governing bodies of sport. We work together to bring the best out of our country’s most exciting young talents. The Scheme helps athletes in education – aged 16-plus – to get the very best from their sporting and academic careers without having to choose between the two. We support more than 400 athletes in 30-plus Sport England sports. Nominated each year by their national governing body (NGB), they are the cream of the crop. These promising athletes are all eligible to represent England and have been identified as performing at the top of the Sport England Talent Pathway. The Scheme provides vital support services via a national network of experienced practitioners based at TASS Delivery Sites throughout England. We are dedicated to retaining and encouraging dual career student-athletes. And a commitment to the continuous professional development of support staff is at the core of what we do and who we are. TASS supports student-athletes through annual individual awards or sport-specific projects. We operate during the academic year from September 1st – August 31st.

Shooting her way to the top 🔝 today we learn more about our Bath TASS Champion .spokes ✨Name: Zoe SpokesSport: Modern Pe...
22/10/2026

Shooting her way to the top 🔝 today we learn more about our Bath TASS Champion .spokes ✨

Name: Zoe Spokes

Sport: Modern Pentathlon

Hometown: Oxford

Who has influenced you the most? ✨
My parents, my biggest supporters, have had the most influence on me. Instilling in me the importance of determination, resilience and kindness. These values have shaped me as a person who I’ve grown into today and continue to guide me in everything I do. Super grateful for them and everything they do for me 🫶.

What’s the best advice you’ve received?
Dad - “hard work beats talent”

What would your warning label say? ‼️
“May overthink everything!”

What’s one lesson sport has taught you? 🤝
“Resilience. Sport has taught me to be resilient and determined to come back when times get tough.”

What advice would you tell your younger self? 🗣️
“I would tell my younger self to focus on yourself and your own journey. Not every journey is the same, stay consistent, trust the process, and keep showing up. When times are challenging, you’ve got this 🫶. Your grit and resilience will carry you through.”

Which athlete would you like to have dinner with? 🍽️
“Georgia Hunter-Bell, she’s such an inspiration and a come back icon!“ Georgia Hunter Bell 🙌

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? 🕰️
“At the Olympics!”

What’s the song you like to listen to before competing? “I’m still standing - Elton John”

TASS is part of the SportsAid family 🤝

She’s got a need for speed ‼️💪 nakitamaryx is our 10th entry into the Class of TASS yearbook ✨Name: Nakita WrightSport: ...
21/10/2026

She’s got a need for speed ‼️💪 nakitamaryx is our 10th entry into the Class of TASS yearbook ✨

Name: Nakita Wright

Sport: Wheelchair Basketball

Hometown: Trowbridge

What’s on your bucket list? 🪣
“To travel the World”

Who had had the biggest influence on you?
“My Mum”

What’s something you couldn’t live without?
“Chocolate”

What would your warning label say? ‼️⚠️
“Speed”

What’s one thing people don’t know about you?
“I use to do gb pistol shooting”

What’s your hidden talent?
“Art” 🎨

What’s the last song you listen to before you compete?
“Roll on my level by Scott Malloy or ready or not by the fuggees”

TASS is part of the SportsAid family 🤝

Shooting her way to the top ✨ Today our athlete profile is .spokes 🤝Name: Zoe SpokesSport: Modern Pentathlon Hometown: O...
21/10/2026

Shooting her way to the top ✨ Today our athlete profile is .spokes 🤝

Name: Zoe Spokes

Sport: Modern Pentathlon

Hometown: Oxford

What’s one lesson sport has taught you? 📚
“Resilience. Sport has taught me to be resilient and determined to come back when times get tough.”

What’s your go to pre- competition meal? 🍽️
“Pasta, pasta and more pasta!”

If you could switch sports which one would you choose?
“Athletics - would love to train with M11 Track Club for a day!”

Who has had the biggest influence on you?
“My parents, my biggest supporters, have had the most influence on me. Instilling in me the importance of determination, resilience and kindness. These values have shaped me as a person who I’ve grown into today and continue to guide me in everything I do. Super grateful for them and everything they do for me 🫶. “

What would you be if you weren’t an athlete?
“A musician or actor”

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
“Don’t try and gain all your joy from the performance. Remember the joy you have in God first and let everything come out of that joy”

TASS is part of the SportsAid family 🤝

After a busy summer competing at the Commonwealth Games, princess erin managed to squeeze a little time in with us behin...
20/10/2026

After a busy summer competing at the Commonwealth Games, princess erin managed to squeeze a little time in with us behind the camera 🥳📸

Find out more about Erin below 👇

Name: Erin Barton

Sport: Weightlifting

Hometown: Feltham

Which athlete do you admire most? ✨
“The people I train with, you get to know people and their circumstances and their personal stories of resilience are inspiring.”

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“Theres so much... but... Just keep going. So simple but if you’re going through a rough patch, just keep taking that step forward even when you cant see where it’s taking you.”

What’s your hidden talent?
“I bake! I love being creative with decorating bespoke cakes for people.”

Where would you like to be in 10 years time? ⏰
“Well, I started weightlifting when I was 30. And im 36 now... I would like to start a family with my partner in the not so distant future and continue to inspire people to stay strong no matter your age or circumstances.”

What’s something people wouldn’t know about you?
“I’m just over 2 years alcohol free!”

TASS is part of the family 🤝

Jumping into the next yearbook entry with Abraham Sharif 🤝💪Name: Abraham SharifSport: Long JumpHometown: SuttonWhat wou...
20/10/2026

Jumping into the next yearbook entry with Abraham Sharif 🤝💪

Name: Abraham Sharif

Sport: Long Jump

Hometown: Sutton

What would you tell your younger self?
”Don’t stress about how good you are now, just focus on loving the sport and enjoying improving”

What’s on your bucket list? 🪣
“To speak fluent Arabic”

Who is your dream dinner guest?
Rafael Nadal 🎾

Who has had the biggest influence on you?
“My sister”

What’s the best advice you’ve received? 🙌
”Don’t try and gain all your joy from the performance. Remember the joy you have in God first and let everything come out of that joy.”

What’s your most used emoji?
🤣

TASS is part of the SportsAid family 🤝

Kicking into another athlete profile 🫣 we have none other than Gary Lawrence 😄🥋Name: Gary Lawrence Sport: ITF Taekwondo/...
19/10/2026

Kicking into another athlete profile 🫣 we have none other than Gary Lawrence 😄🥋

Name: Gary Lawrence

Sport: ITF Taekwondo/Army

Hometown: Lichfield

What’s one lesson you’ve learnt through sport?
“You’re better than you think, perseverance practice and belief are key”

What’s on your bucket list? 🪣
“To Win a Black belt Gold Medal at the World Championships“

What’s your go-to pre competition snack?
“Peanut butter, banana and honey on toast.“ 🧈

If you could switch sports which would you choose?
“Rugby Union” 👀 lav

Who has the biggest influence on you? ✨
“My daughter, Ella”

Which athlete would you like to have dinner with?
Jade Jones OBE | Taekwondo | Boxing Bianca Cook | Olympic Taekwondo Athlete Caden Cunningham 👀

What would your warning label say? ‼️
“Don’t approach till he’s had his morning coffee“

TASS is part of the SportsAid family 🤝

Another athlete yearbook profile and today we learn more about emma ✨😄Name: Emma StonerSport: Para BadmintonHometown: Lo...
19/10/2026

Another athlete yearbook profile and today we learn more about emma ✨😄

Name: Emma Stoner

Sport: Para Badminton

Hometown: London

What would your teammates vote you as?
‘Most likely to trip over’ 😂

What’s your hidden talent? 👀

I love to sing. I have been a member of the Acapella society during my time at the University of Nottingham and in summer 2024, was part of a 16-member group performing in a show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. I even got to sing “Lady Marmalade” as a solo to a sold out crowd of 200+ people!”

What’s one lesson you’ve learnt through sport? 🏏
“To focus on what I can control. In sport, there are so many things outside your influence, like results. Focusing on what I can control, like my preparation, attitude and effort, has helped me to focus on what I can do to keep improving. It’s something I also try to apply in everyday life”

What’s your biggest dream? 💭
“My biggest dream has always been to qualify for the Paralympics. I’ve worked incredibly hard to get where I am today, and I’d love the opportunity to see that dream become a reality and find out how far I can go.”

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? 🗣️
During a tough physical session, one of my coaches shouted ‘Tiredness is a mindset’ 😂 - it’s stuck with me ever since and I always use it to keep pushing in training”

TASS is part of the SportsAid family 🤝

17/10/2026

Karaoke with & anyone? 😅

More BTS content ➡️ soon

TASS is part of the family 🤝

Rolling into athlete profile no.7 with lenny.tancock 💪Name: Lenny TancockSport: Judo 🥋 British Judo Hometown: Bishops St...
16/10/2026

Rolling into athlete profile no.7 with lenny.tancock 💪

Name: Lenny Tancock

Sport: Judo 🥋 British Judo

Hometown: Bishops Stortford

What’s one thing we don’t know about you? 👀
‘I have 6 siblings!’

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
‘It’s not about how bad you want it. It’s about how hard you’re willing to work for it’.

Who would your dream dinner date be? 🍽️
‘Mike Tyson’

What’s on your bucket list? 🪣
‘To go and train in Japan’ 🇯🇵

Which athlete do you admire and why? ✨
‘I admire a Russian judo athlete named Timur Arbuzov, he is the current world champion in my weight category and in my opinion he is complete. His humble personality and skill is outstanding, I often watch his fights and mimic his style.’ 👏

Where would you like to be in 10 years time? 🕣
‘In 10 years time I would like to be retired as a full time athlete and pursuing a career helping people in sport’.

TASS is part of the SportsAid family 🤝

Entry no. 6! Next up we’re getting to know ams 🤺✨Name: Amelie TsangSport: FencingHometown: BromleyWho has the biggest in...
16/10/2026

Entry no. 6! Next up we’re getting to know ams 🤺✨

Name: Amelie Tsang

Sport: Fencing

Hometown: Bromley

Who has the biggest influence on you 😄
‘My dad’

What would your teammates give you an award for?
‘Best facial expressions when in the box’

What would your warning label say? ‼️
‘Bites when hungry’

What’s one lesson that sport has taught you?
‘Your timeline is your own’

Favourite song you like to walk out to 🎶
Headlights ft Kiddo - Alok, Alan Walker

TASS is part of the SportsAid family 🤝

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