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Research & Innovation
Since 2023, NYSA has partnered with organisations across Europe on Erasmus+ funded projects, researching, developing and piloting new approaches to athlete development, dual careers and youth sport. Together, these projects represent over €3M in EU funding granted to date.
Since 2023
Partnering across Europe
10+
Erasmus+ projects
€3M+
EU funding granted to date
What We Research
Topics & Focus Areas
Our Erasmus+ projects span a wide range of themes, each addressing a different dimension of how young people develop through sport, education and opportunity.
Our Project History
A Track Record of EU-Funded Innovation
From high-performance dual-career support to grassroots coach education, NYSA has led and contributed to a wide range of Erasmus+ funded projects. Each one has shaped how we work today.
FOCUS
Coordinated by NYSA Sweden over 36 months, FOCUS strengthens dual-career support across Europe. Working with RFS in Latvia, LUSF, and leading sports institutes in Finland, the project has also facilitated international internships connecting sports science students from UCAM with partner clubs.
Read MoreFAITH
Coordinated by NYSA Sweden over 24 months, FAITH underpins NYSA's Future Coaching methodology, supporting young people to make choices about their future and strengthening future skills, self-esteem and resilience.
Read MoreHERFORM
Led by Rugby Players Ireland over 36 months, HERFORM helped female high-performance athletes build the core skills needed to succeed in senior high-performance sport, alongside their long-term personal development.
Read MoreCOMPATH
Led by COLLIN over 36 months, COMPATH built a community of young athlete-students, developing the skills and competencies needed to increase their employability across the sports industry.
Read MoreDC Mentor
Led by Sports Tech over 24 months, DC Mentor supported the labour market integration of elite athletes through the assessment and development of their qualifications, helping implement the EU Guidelines on Dual Careers of Athletes.
Read MoreFit Football
Led by Furim Institutt over 24 months, Fit Football raised the standard of grassroots football coaching, bringing professional-level fitness coaching knowledge to community coaches.
Read MoreFit 4 Green
Led by EUSA over 18 months, Fit 4 Green built environmental awareness among students through sports events, connecting sustainability education with sport participation.
BEST
Led by Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II per lo Sport over 24 months, BEST worked to reduce social exclusion and marginalisation among young people aged 13 to 16 with physical or mental disabilities, supporting healthier development of body and personality.
Read MoreWIN-WIN
Led by Andara Plus in Latvia over 24 months, WIN-WIN brought together partners from six countries to develop an educational course for student athletes covering communication, resilience, decision-making, teamwork, self-esteem and time management, alongside policy guidelines on pension and retirement support for athletes.
Read MorePartnering on the Next Generation of Research
NYSA continues to seek new Erasmus+ partnerships that push athlete development, education and dual-career support forward.