SafeSport Extends Hotline Hours for Reporting Abuse in Sport
Protect sport: Blow the whistle on abuse and misconduct
Protect sport: Blow the whistle on abuse and misconduct Safer, more respectful settings benefit everyone, officials included Referees and officials see sport in a way that most cannot. They know where to look, and what to look for. They see the game within the game, the big picture and the tiny details, the forest and the trees. It’s a unique …
Athletes Come First at Chaparral Wrestling Club
Athletes Come First at Chaparral Wrestling Club The U.S. Center for SafeSport believes every athlete should be safe, supported, and strengthened through sport. The Center works toward this vision by providing diverse training, tools, and resources to create sport settings free of abuse and misconduct. Chaparral Wrestling Club, a Colorado affiliate of USA Wrestling, has bought into this vision. Coaches …
4 Early Warning Signs of Grooming
4 Early Warning Signs of Grooming Learn to Cultivate a Culture of Safety in Sport Share: Facebook LinkedIn Email Read Time: 3 Minutes Preparing your child for the upcoming sports season may mean purchasing equipment and setting up carpools with other trusted parents. Your child’s well-being, though, extends beyond helmets and safe rides. To help cultivate a culture of safety …
Newsroom
Newsroom information for media Professionals On this page you will find official news releases, Centralized Disciplinary Database (CDD) updates, media assets and contacts, and organizational resources. Members of the media should direct all urgent inquiries, interview requests, or requests to join our media distribution list to [email protected]. Recent News Releases Below you can view news releases issued over the past …
News Release Archive
News Release Archive SafeSport Announces Mark Scott as Chair of the Board of Directors February 25, 2026Download PDF SafeSport Sends Delegation to 2026 Olympics and Paralympics February 5, 2026Download PDF SafeSport Releases Results of First-Ever National Coaches Survey January 29, 2026Download PDF Olympic Gold Medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley named CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport January 6, 2026Download PDF Update …
CDD & Arbitration Updates
CDD & Arbitration Updates Important Information for Media The Center issues regular updates to provide transparency regarding individuals within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement who have been added to the Centralized Disciplinary Database (CDD). The CDD includes adults currently subject to certain sanctions and restrictions that impact their participation in sport. The Center also provides updates on the outcomes of …
Exploring Beyond the Clickbait: Why It Matters When We Get the Parent/Coach Relationship Wrong
Exploring Beyond the Clickbait Why It Matters When We Get the Parent/Coach Relationship Wrong Prevention Education Series The goal of this series is to bridge the gap between prevention education theory with on-the-ground practice. Recently, our team asked nearly 4,000 coaches representing 66 different sports about their experiences related to safety, well-being, and abuse prevention. The National Coaches Survey: Building …
Digital Safety for Coaches: Tips for Drawing the Line Online with Youth Athletes
Digital Safety for Coaches Tips for Drawing the Line Online with Youth Athletes June is Internet Safety Month, a time to pause and reflect on how all of us can help promote and model safer, responsible internet use—especially for the youth athletes in our lives. Coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteer coaches face the challenge of balancing regular communication with youth …
2026-28 Strategic Plan
2026-28 Strategic Plan Our Path Forward to LA28 and Beyond Download Now 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 …