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High-profile consulting that empowers systems working with athletes to take decisive steps in their strategic and programmatic development.
What our clients say
"TWIN has crucially advanced the field of dual career in the Netherlands by assisting us to implement a systematic approach via the NOC*NSF Topsportstrategie 2032. Their consulting has been invaluable.”Wanda Schapendonk · Dual Development Lead, Dutch Olympic Committee*Dutch Sports Federation (NOC*NSF)
"The EHF cooperates with TWIN to transfer leading know-how to the European handball family. Their programme design was of significant value to the federation’s objective to empower the personal development of players, and upskill our coaches and sport managers."Alenka Cuderman · Strategic Business Coordinator, European Handball Federation (EHF)
"TWIN’s point of distinction is how they put themselves in the client’s shoes. This fosters a spirit of cooperation and real partnership. There is no client/consultancy divide. TWIN became part of our team when we worked with them. This ensures they are as invested in the results achieved as we are."Tom Parsons · CEO, Gaelic Players Association (GPA)
"TWIN has played a pivotal role in the implementation of dual career in Luxembourg. Through the consultation on the strategic planning of the national scheme and transfer of key expertise to our dual career support providers, we have been able to extend and enhance our services to athletes."Romain Schneider · Former Minister of Sports, Luxembourg
"TWIN owns a rare combination of insight and experience that allows them to not only see and comprehend your small piece of the puzzle but also understand where your piece fits into the bigger picture. TWIN was a catalyst for our talent development programme."Brad Player · Managing Director, Sportsthink 360
"TWIN is a most valuable partner in our EU sport projects. With their unique expertise and passion, they contribute significantly to our mission of strategically developing the entrepreneurial competences of athletes." Elizabeta Valentic · Project manager, FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
"TWIN has been a great partner in the development of the national dual career model of Slovenia. Their consulting helped build a comprehensive and sustainable support framework for athletes.”Petra Robnik · Acting Director-General Sport Directorate, Slovenian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport
"TWIN was a huge support in our first Erasmus+ bid. They have thorough knowledge of what applications should contain and worked closely with us to ensure all information was to the highest standard."Finola Roache · Events & Sponsorship Manager, Rugby Players Ireland
WHO WE WORK WITH
WHO WE WORK WITH
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- Clubs
- Sport federations
- National Olympic Committees
- High performance training centres
- Player associations
- Sport agencies
- Leagues
- Sport schools
- Universities
- Adult education providers
- Training institutes for sport coaches
- Dual career organisations
- Federal or regional ministries (responsible for sport, education or labour market policies)
- Enterprises
- NGOs & social enterprises
- Public employers with athlete squads
- Job agencies for athletes
- Erasmus+ projects
- Sport pilot projects and preparatory actions of the European Commission
- Other projects on local, regional, national or international level dedicated to human and societal development through sport and education
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ORGANISATIONALDEVELOPMENT
ORGANISATIONALDEVELOPMENT
Improvement starts here. System quality is key for how talent develops. We are experienced organisational development professionals who have supported numerous institutions across the globe in the fields of sport, education, and business. Our consulting assists to optimise strategy, design programmes, and build systemic structures that allow organisations to flourish.
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From good to great. We assist institutions to innovate their organisational strategy and goal-related structure. Tailored-made advisory services support in further enhancing the performance of your system; independent of level or size, and linked to your unique organisational context.
From strategy to implementation. Our unique expertise is rooted in more than 10 years of experience in working with athlete support systems across the world. When it comes to programme design, we are both passionate strategists and practitioners to facilitate implementation, optimise performance with respect to your organisational resources, and help create programmes that allow human talent to thrive.
Assessing systems objectively. We run digitally assisted reviews that help evaluate your performance. Such reviews are efficient in detecting system barriers and provide evidence-based solutions for upgrading your operational and organisational structures.
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TEAM TRAINING
TEAM TRAINING
Closing the gap between theory and practice. Whether in clubs, federations, sport schools, universities, or companies: people working closely with athletes are in the front line of service delivery. Organisations can only sustain a high-performing system by improving their people, and by building collaborative, engaged teams.
Our TWIN Master Classes represent staff training based on global best practice. ½-day to 1-day seminars are conducted by leading experts in their field to help improve services, teams, and overall system performance. We are offering a range of trainings tailored to your institutional needs. Contact us today to discuss possibilities.
Training areas:
- Staff development
- Effective communication
- Dual career programming
- Athlete counselling
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TEAM TRAINING
TEAM TRAINING
Closing the gap between theory and practice. Whether in clubs, federations, sport schools, universities, or companies: people working closely with athletes are in the front line of service delivery. Organisations can only sustain a high-performing system by improving their people, and by building collaborative, engaged teams.
Our TWIN Master Classes represent staff training based on global best practice. ½-day to 1-day seminars are conducted by leading experts in their field to help improve services, teams, and overall system performance. We are offering a range of trainings tailored to your institutional needs. Contact us today to discuss possibilities.
Training areas:
- Team development
- Effective communication
- Dual career programming
- Athlete counselling
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EU PROJECTS
EU PROJECTS
Project support from A-Z. TWIN collaborates with EU projects dedicated to sport, education or youth to help make a significant difference to the international community.
We have a broad track record in leading, partnering, and advising international projects. Incorporating academic, practical and political expertise, we support strategic conception, thorough application and efficient implementation.
Let’s talk! Get in touch to discuss possibilities how we can assist your project.
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Designed to succeed. The preparation of a European project is a complex and labour-intensive task. Many organisations compete to obtain funding. Transforming your project idea into a high-quality project framework is consequently the key to a winning project. This comes with the necessity to create a strong project design, tailor your idea to the European funding priorities, and find the right partners.
A decade of EU project experience is at your disposal. We help you develop and submit a powerful proposal for Erasmus+, or any other EU-funded action.
- Project design
- Application writing
- Recruitment of partners
Your high-performing project partner. The combination of a potent project idea and the right partners unlocks unique chances for growth for sport bodies, education institutes, non-profit to profit-organisations, or other institutional stakeholders.
Years of international project work have contributed to our reputation as a reliable collaborator. TWIN can join your project either as a partner institution or as an external consultant.
- Project partnering
- Project consulting (as sub-contracted party)
Expert assessment. External evaluation ensures an unbiased quality assurance and prevents from audit issues up to years after the project end. Furthermore, the strategic inclusion of expert feedback on a meta-level promises to boost the long-term legacy of your project.
We help you optimize both the smooth implementation and closure of an EU project.
- Project monitoring
- Final external evaluation
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KEYNOTES
KEYNOTES
Upgrade your event. We provide electrifying keynotes and professional moderation to conferences worldwide, dedicated to sport and education topics.
If you are interested in having one of our experts speak at your event, please get in touch to discuss availability and service fee.
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Key topics. System development, Dual career, Holistic athlete development
Range. Keynote, Moderation, Panel discussion
Geographic area. Worldwide
Languages. English, German
References. European Parliament, Federal Ministry of Sport Brazil, EU Sport Forum, NOC*NSF The Netherlands, European Handball Federation, ISSC South Africa, Sport Ireland Institute, European Commission, NOC Slovenia, Open University The Netherlands, OeAD Agency for Education and Internationalisation Austria, Federal Ministry of Sport Luxembourg, ENGSO, etc.
Key topics. Dual career, Talented athlete support
Range. Keynote, Panel discussion
Geographic area. Worldwide
Languages. English, Afrikaans
References. International Athletes Services Forum Singapore, European Network of Sport Schools, Sport Science Institute of South Africa, Innovative Clubs for Dual Career, South African Sports Medicine Conference Player Welfare, etc.
Key topics. Mental health, Female athlete development
Range. Keynote, Panel discussion
Geographic area. Europe
Languages. English, German, French
References. Bundessportakademie Austria, Cycling Austria