Expert and Athlete Advice
NOC AC Case Studies
Caring for the community
Russian AC Vice-Chair Lada Zadonskaya shares how the Commission is helping local communities
Mentally Fit
Take control of your anxiety
Two-time Olympic medallist and performance psychologist Markus Rogan shares his knowledge on thinking positively.
Well-being
Come back stronger
Dr Brian Hainline, explains how athletes around the globe can maintain rhythm throughout this current pandemic and come back even stronger than ...
Entourage
Reframing the way you talk to your coach
Dr Lindsay Shaw advises on ways to work with your most important entourage member during this tricky time
Well-being
Is athlete sleep different?
Sleep specialist Iuliana Hartescu answers some of the key questions concerning how sport and sleep are related.
Mentally Fit
Combatting the anxiety of the unknown
Dr Carla Edwards runs through some of the different ways in which you can better manage any anxiety symptoms.
Mentally Fit
Train yourself to cope with loss
Dr Claudia Reardon is a sports psychiatrist who shares her advice on how you can bounce back when your goals or routines are taken away.
Mentally Fit
Five expert tips to help athletes stay positive
Psychologist Paul Wylleman challenges you to set new goals and adapt your daily behaviour to any changes in your situation.
Mentally Fit
Leading the way on athlete mental health
Athlete365 has taken several important steps to increase support and drive the conversation surrounding well-being.
Finance
Athlete checklist before you go into off-season mode
Athlete checklist to reduce the financial, physical and mental impact of this unprecedented break in play.
Positive Habits
Well-being
Explaining the psychological benefits of journaling
Dr Alice Boyes, author of The Healthy Mind Toolkit, explains the therapeutic benefits of writing about your emotions.
Well-being
11 top tips for working from home
Learn how to thrive in the age of remote working
Well-being
6 reasons why decluttering works
How tidying and reorganising your living space can work wonders for your mind
Well-being
5 steps to getting a great night’s sleep
Professor Jim Horne shares a few simple and practical steps you can take today to get a better night’s sleep.
Entourage
Get more out of your day
Want to help your athlete maximise their productivity? We explain why ‘time blocking’ is one of the best ways to do it.
Resources from NOCs & IFs

AIS Framework

AIS Framework

AIS Executive Summary
AIS Executive Summary
ITU Guidelines
ITU Guidelines
ITF Guidelines
ITF Guidelines
World Sailing Guidance
World Sailing Guidance
World Sailing Addendum
World Sailing Addendum
Return to play
Return to play
Team USA update
Team USA update
UIPM Covid-19 Info
UIPM Covid-19 Info
Canadian NOC Framework
Canadian NOC Framework
ROC Exercises to help with Stress
ROC Exercises to help with Stress
ROC Mistakes athletes can avoid
ROC Mistakes athletes can avoid
Return to rugby
Return to rugby
Related Statements and Updates
Statements & Meetings
31 March: IOC AC Statement on Tokyo 2020 Postponement
The IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC) welcomes and supports the new dates agreed by the IOC, the IPC and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad to be celebrated from 23 July to 8 August 2021, and for the Paralympic Games to be celebrated from 24 August to 5 ...
Voice
22 March: Letter from President Thomas Bach OLY to athletes
Statements & Meetings
18 March: IOC AC lead global call on Coronavirus
The IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC) conducted a call with over 220 athlete representatives from around the globe.
Statements & Meetings
31 March: IOC AC lead global call on Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC Athletes’ Commission conducted a global call with over 150 athlete representatives from around the globe
IOC Athletes’ Commission
Ensuring that the athletes’ viewpoint remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement.