SafeSport Announces Mark Scott as Chair of the Board of Directors
How Coaches and Parents Can Be Allies for Officials
How Coaches and Parents Can Be Allies for Officials Officials and referees love the game. They dedicate time and energy to take training so they can understand the rules—and stay up to date on changes to those rules over time. What’s more, many sports depend on officials to run the field or court alongside the players, making sure every play …
SafeSport Sends Delegation to 2026 Olympics and Paralympics
SafeSport Releases Results of First-Ever National Coaches Survey
Take Action! 5 Tips Parents Can Share with Their Teens to Stop Harmful Behavior in Sport
Take Action! 5 Tips Parents Can Share with Their Teens to Stop Harmful Behavior in Sport Being part of a sports team comes with many benefits for teens, from forming lasting friendships to experiencing the joy of playing the game. However, as they advance in their sport, teen athletes may encounter hurtful behavior—like inappropriate jokes, offensive comments, or more severe …
5 Core Abuse Prevention Principles Every Pickleball Club Should Follow
5 Core Abuse Prevention Principles Every Pickleball Club Should Follow As a pickleball club owner or administrator, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day operations of making sure your club runs smoothly. From checking that the courts are operational, to maintaining rental equipment, to overseeing staff, you have a complex and busy schedule. While all of these responsibilities …
Grassroots to Games: Safeguarding ALL Levels of Sport
Grassroots to Games: Safeguarding ALL Levels of Sport Prevention Education Series The goal of this series is to bridge the gap between prevention education theory with on-the-ground practice. The Winter Games are an exciting time for athletes and fans of sport worldwide. For spectators, the Games create a sense of belonging. We are proud to cheer for our country, sport, …
7 Ways to Talk to Kids about Safe Play During the Milano Cortina Games
How to talk to Kids about Safe Play During the Milano Cortina Games Championing respect both on and off the field is critical for culture change in sport. As you watch coverage of the Games in Italy, here are some tangible actions you can take to open dialogue and reinforce respectful and safe sport environments with the young athletes in …