Message from the CEO
Dear SafeSport Community,
When I joined the U.S. Center for SafeSport, I brought with me a deep belief that sport has the power to change lives, and an equally deep conviction that sport must be safe for everyone who participates. As an Olympic gold medalist, and mom of athletes, I know firsthand that sport can change the trajectory of someone’s life. I also know how much is at stake when the environment fails to protect. That is why this work matters so much to me personally, and why I am committed to leading this organization with urgency, integrity, and a clear sense of purpose. And that starts with a clear roadmap.
Our strategic plan started with listening. It is informed by a comprehensive culture audit and a broad-based stakeholder listening effort designed to better understand the experiences, expectations, and priorities of those we serve. We engaged a wide cross-section of our community, including athletes, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), Local Affiliated Organizations (LAOs), coaches, parents, officials, survivor advocates, and our staff, to identify the key drivers of trust, barriers to effectiveness, and where the SafeSport experience must improve.
Accordingly, this plan focuses on THREE strategic priorities:
- Enhancing our programs and service delivery,
- Deepening stakeholder trust and engagement, and
- Strengthening organizational effectiveness and building a sustainable, scalable operating model.
Together, these priorities reflect what I believe it takes to lead with credibility: do the internal work, show up consistently for the communities we serve, and deliver on what we promise.
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games give us a horizon to aim for and a moment to show the world what safeguarding in sport can look like when it is done right. I won gold in LA in 1984 and it is my mission to return in 2028 with a gold-medal plan for athlete safety.
I am excited about what we can accomplish together, and I am grateful to everyone who is part of building a stronger, steadier, and more hopeful national sport safeguarding system.
Sincerely,
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley
CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport
LA84 Olympic Gold Medalist
Hear from CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley about the Center's path forward
Mission Statement:
We lead the movement to make sport safer for all.
Sport is more than competition. It is a community. One that spans Olympic and Paralympic athletes on the world stage to young people just finding their footing in a local gym, pool, or court. SafeSport exists to protect everyone in that community.
2028 Vision of Success
By the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we strive for the U.S. Center for SafeSport to be a model of operational excellence, trusted by athletes, stakeholders, and the global sport community.
Our Strategic Priorities
Three interconnected priorities guide our work through 2028. Together, they reflect a deliberate focus on becoming a more effective, accountable, and resilient organization so that we can better serve athletes and the broader sport community. Download the full 2026-28 Strategic Plan for more details.
Strategy 01:
Elevated Programs & Experience
Strategy 02:
Athlete and Stakeholder Trust & Coordination
Strategy 03:
Organizational Excellence
2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Annual Report provides an overview of activities, milestones, and data for the Center’s ninth year of operation.