Why Abuse Prevention Training Matters in Sport
Why Abuse Prevention Training Matters in Sport Coaches, sport leaders, and athletic administrators all understand the importance of focus during a game, match, or event. It’s needed for the synergy of players. And it often defines a winning point. But focus can only be achieved when athletes feel safe and supported. More than that, when everyone feels respected on the …
Safeguarding Minors in All Roles, Including Officials
Safeguarding Minors in All Roles, Including Officials Prevention Education Series The goal of this series is to bridge the gap between prevention education theory with on-the-ground practice. Last weekend, my 10-year-old had a flag football game. It was the fifth time this season his team lost by more than 20 points. The team made the same mistakes they’ve made all …
U.S. Center for SafeSport Releases 2024 Annual Report
Get Ready for Your Child’s Upcoming Sports Season
Get Ready for Your Child’s Upcoming Sports Season Establish Abuse Prevention Practices Today to Prepare for Tomorrow For most families, summer is a time to slow down. You might take a family vacation, spend more time together outside, and enjoy well-deserved down time. While it might not be your child’s sports season, the off-season and the slower summer months are …
5 Tips to Make Overnight Sports Camp Safer for Teen Athletes
5 Tips to Make Overnight Sports Camp Safer for Teen Athletes Overnight sports camps provide countless opportunities for competitive teen athletes to improve their skills and grow together as teammates. Athletes often come away from these trips having formed deeper, lasting bonds with each other, leading to new team rituals, stronger teamwork, and camaraderie that lasts throughout the season. While …
U.S. Center for SafeSport Releases Summer Safety Checklist
U.S. Center for SafeSport Summer Safety Checklist
U.S. Center for SafeSport Summer Safety Checklist Eight Questions to Ask Before Your Child Starts a Summer Program Whether your child is joining a summer sports league or heading off to camp, the answers to these questions can help you evaluate a program’s preparedness to prevent and respond to abuse and misconduct. Discover the answers to these questions by contacting …
SafeSport Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
The SafeSport Summer Playbook
The SafeSport Summer Playbook: Your Guide to Promoting Wellness & Safety in Youth Sports & Activities In the coming weeks, millions of children across the country will be getting ready to head into summer programming. Whether you’re a coach, activity leader, parent, volunteer, or adult who regularly interacts with youth partaking in extracurricular activities, now is the ideal time to …
Know Your Role: Turning 18 In The Movement
Know Your Role: Turning 18 In The Movement Every Participant in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement (“the Movement”) must follow the SafeSport Code. But now that you are (or about to turn) 18, you have new responsibilities under the Code. You also may be required to follow the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). We encourage you—and your parents/guardians—to …