Sports Think Tank in The News
A New Era for Sport
Share radio
Director of the Sports Think Tank Mark Balcar speaks to Share Radio on the Business of Sport show in the wake of the new strategy announcement, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of existing policy and identifying the challenges that lie ahead for the new government.
A New Consultation on Sports Policy
Channel 4 News
Speaking at the launch of the Minister for Sport's consultation on a new strategy, the Sports Think Tank's director Mark Balcar speaks about the opportunities for new ideas and fresh thinking around policy making.
Sport funding facing overhaul to save London 2012 legacy
BBC
On the launch of the Minister for Sport's new strategy consultation in August 2015, Sports Think Tank co-founder is quoted in Dan Roan's report saying 'there is a strong appetite for change'.
The value of sports policy
iSportConnect
Sports Think Tank Director Mark Balcar joins Adrian Christy, CEO of Badminton England and the NGB CEO Forum to are interviewed about the role of sports policy and reflect on what professionals from around the sector think
10 years on from winning the Olympic Bid
The Guardian
Marking 10 years since London won the bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, Owen Gibson references the Sports Think Tank's latest research into what the sector thinks about policy in 2015.
‘New approach’ needed for UK sports policy
Sports Management Magazine
The Sports Think Tank launched findings from its recent survey of 100 sports executives who called for fresh perspectives and new thinking to be at the forefront of sports policy making
Talent Pathways and Athlete Development
Mancunian Matters
The Sports Think Tank's Researcher Luke Regan contributes to this sports coaching article in online newspaper Mancunian Matters, issuing concern over talent pathways in sport.
The Limitations of Funding and Successful Pathways
Channel 4 News
The Sports Think Tank's co-founder Nick King speaks issues caution over the legacy of the 2012 Olympics and a policy recipe for successful talent pathways in school sport
Securing an Olympic Legacy is Vital for British Sport
The Times
Ahead of the Olympic Games, the Sports Think Tank's co-founder Nick King is quoted on the front page news story of The Times newspaper, speaking about the importance of cementing a future for British sport on the back of the event.
London 2012: BOA enters empty seats row
The Guardian
The Sports Think Tank's co-founder Andy Reed expresses his disappointment at the number of empty seats at some of the events during the London Olympics.
A Think Tank for Effect Sport Policy
Sports Management Magazine
Speaking about the launch of the Sports Think Tank and the role it plays in sports policy making, co-founder Nick King writes an article for the Sports Management Magazine, highlighting the need for relevant and up-to-date evidence.
Parliamentary Debate on Sport and Crime
House of Commons
The establishment of the Sports Think Tank was mentioned this week in a Parliamentary debate by MP Tom Brake. The debate "Sport & Youth Crime" was secured by Damian Collins MP.