Wolfgang is Founder & CEO of the Austria-based consultancy TW1N. TW1N works on system and programme development with a broad range of athlete environments across Europe in the fields of dual career and holistic athlete support. On top, TW1N runs an international counselling service, individually assisting athletes in their career and life development.
In his professional life, Wolfgang has impacted the personal pathways of hundreds of European athletes. Moreover, the former professional football player has provided advisory services to international policy-makers, sport systems, educational institutes and EU-funded projects.
The management consultant, psychological counsellor, and academic sport coach holds/held a number of international positions in the world of sport and education:
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Guy has been the National Director of TASS from its inception. Over almost 20 years, TASS has supported thousands of athletes, with many achieving notable successes in their sporting and professional careers. Athletes have gone on to win numerous World Championships, over 200 Olympic/Paralympic medals and many now hold significant positions of influence in sport and business. He has also advised and supported a number of countries and organisations in the development of their own athlete Talent and Dual Career policies, strategies and programmes, such as working with the FIBA, FIFPro, IOC and the Japanese, Indian and Brazilian Governments. He has chaired a number European Union (EU) Expert Groups looking at developing policy and recommendations in the areas of Coaching, Qualifications, Dual Career, Volunteering and Employment in Sport. He has been Chef de Mission and Team Manager for numerous Team GB delegations and teams across various sports and events. Currently he is the senior Non-Executive Director of the British Weightlifting Board and Chairs their International and Nominations Committees.
He is a strong believer in developing the opportunities for, and the voice of, athletes.
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Emma Terho a five time Olympian in ice hockey from Finland. She has been a member of the IOC Athletes Commission since Peyongchang 2018 and the chair of the commission and a member of IOC Executive board since Tokyo 2020. Emma is also a member of WADA Athletes Commission.
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