3 Things to Do When You Notice Bullying
3 Things to Do When You Notice Bullying Playing sports and being part of a team is a valuable childhood experience. However, negative behaviors like bullying can shift the team dynamic and have serious, long-lasting consequences for the athlete being targeted. By understanding what bullying is—and what you can do when you notice it occur—you can help make sport settings …
Elevating Safety on and off the Pitch
Elevating Safety on and off the Pitch By Ju’Riese Colon, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Center for SafeSport There’s quote I often reflect on by that affable soccer coach we all know and love, Ted Lasso: “There’s two buttons I never like to hit – that’s panic and snooze.” As CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport this sentiment resonates with …
A Swimmer’s Journey: Coaching the Next Generation
A Swimmer’s Journey: Coaching the Next Generation Is it possible to have a winning team and a positive sport culture? Dave Denniston, head coach of the University of Wyoming Swimming & Diving teams, believes the answer is yes. The U.S. Center for SafeSport provides diverse training, tools, and resources with the goal of creating sport settings free of abuse and …
The U.S. Center for SafeSport welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors.
The Critical Need for Locker Room Safety
The Critical Need for Locker Room Safety <p> Locker rooms can be ideal places for team bonding, building friendships, and camaraderie between athletes. But left unmonitored, these spaces can quickly turn dangerous. From negative “locker room talk” to silly behavior that sometimes becomes inappropriate, the locker room can foster actions that might appear harmless but can easily become abusive. So, …
You Can Help Change Sport for the Better
You Can Help Change Sport for the Better 2024 Athlete & Culture Climate Survey As athletes, sport builds us up. It challenges us and helps us grow. But in order to do this, sport settings should be free of misconduct and abuse. And, ideally, they should be safe, supportive, and respectful so participants can thrive as athletes and in life. …
For Parents and Guardians – The Importance of Talking with Kids about Abuse
For Parents and Guardians –The Importance of Talking with Kids about Abuse Prevention Education Series The goal of this series is to bridge the gap between prevention education theory with on-the-ground practice. The thought of talking with kids about abuse can be scary and uncomfortable for many adults. It makes sense for us to feel discomfort about engaging in this …
U.S. Center for SafeSport Seeks Athlete Participation in Nationwide Survey on Abuse
Embracing Harmony & Safety in Performing Arts
Embracing Harmony & Safety in Performing Arts The U.S. Center for SafeSport provides diverse training, tools, and resources with the goal of empowering participants to grow and thrive in a setting that is free of abuse and misconduct. Question: What is the largest team on campus? Answer: The marching band. Drum Corps International (DCI), an elite marching ensemble, recognizes the …
The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s 2023 NGB Summit
The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s 2023 NGB Summit By Ju’Riese Colon, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Center for SafeSport Elevating athlete safety across every sport is a team effort. With the goal of fostering a safer sport culture, we invited sport leaders from around the country to Denver to participate in the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s 2023 National Governing Body Summit …