Tell us about your elite coaching experiences! The IOC Olympic Study Center recently launched a study conducted by researchers from the University of Newcastle, Australia to explore the challenges and rewards of elite coaching.

Take this quick 15-minute online survey to help the International Olympic Committee guide the retention of talented elite coaches.

Find the survey HERE

Who can participate in the research?

You are eligible to participate if you meet the following criteria:

  • Head or Assistant Coach for a national team during the Summer or Winter Olympic and/or Paralympic Games from London 2012 to Tokyo 2020 (taking place in 2021), OR;
  • Head or Assistant Coach for a national team during the Commonwealth Games from Delhi, India in 2010 to Gold Coast, Australia in 2018, OR;
  • You coach at an elite (international) level in another sporting arena;
  • You are at least 18 years of age, and;
  • You are fluent in English

If you would like more information before agreeing to participate, please download the full information statement, attached here: Information statement v2

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