Get SafeSport® Trained. End Abuse in Sport.
Center Homepage Get SafeSport® Trained. End Abuse in Sport. We all want to feel safe. This is especially true in sport environments, where athletes at every level should be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and reap the full benefits of sport participation. The U.S. Center for SafeSport puts athlete well-being first by providing powerful resources so everyone can learn to …
Resources to Help Prevent Abuse and Misconduct in Sport
Center Homepage Resources to Help Prevent Abuse and Misconduct in Sport Headlines covering abuse and misconduct in sport can seem too big, too daunting. Where do we turn for answers? How do we become part of the solution? The U.S. Center for SafeSport can help. The Center was established to develop accountability through national SafeSport® policies and abuse prevention education …
Sport Should Be a Safe Place for Everyone. You Can Help.
Center Homepage Sport Should Be a Safe Place for Everyone. You Can Help. At its essence, sport is a place where we can go to learn, grow, and thrive, both physically and emotionally. And no matter the ages of the participants or the level of competition, that place should be safe and free of abuse and other misconduct that can …
Emotional and Physical Abuse in Sport: Our Resources are Part of the Solution
Center Homepage Emotional and Physical Abuse in Sport: Our resources are part of the solution From pee-wee leagues to the most competitive levels of athletics, sport feeds a critical need in us: to play, to compete, to learn, and to grow. We all know the benefits of sport. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says youth physical activity can …
5 Things Every Parent Should Know Before Their Child Joins a Sport
Center Homepage 5 Things Every Parent Should Know Before Their Child Joins a Sport Your child is ready to start their first sport. It’s an exciting time! While you’re setting schedules, arranging carpools, and getting the right equipment, don’t forget to spend some time on athlete safety as well. You’ll be setting your child up for a successful and safe …
Athletes Come First at Chaparral Wrestling Club
Center Homepage 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 …
Mental Health: How To Be A Team Player
Center Homepage Mental Health: How to be a Team Player Today’s young athletes face more pressure than ever to perform—whether in interscholastic games, camps, or showcases that can give them a leg up for scholarships or elite competition. For these and many more reasons, coaches and parents must recognize and support the mental health of young athletes. Truth is, mental …
If You See Something, Do Something
Center Homepage If you see something, do something! October was National Bullying Prevention Month but bullying is a topic that should be thought about, and talked about, all year long. You can play an important role in addressing bullying you see or learn about—by taking fast action through a process known as Bystander Intervention. We all make decisions about if …
How To Prevent Bullying, On and Off the Field
Center Homepage How To Prevent Bullying, On and Off the Field October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To keep this topic at the forefront for all who can act to reduce bullying’s impact, the October installment of the Champion in Every Corner’ podcast features ideas and perspectives from ally Judy French. Judy coordinates the National Bullying Prevention Center and conducts workshops …
Tips to Help Sport Leaders Build Inclusive Environments
Center Homepage Join our email list! Stay connected with the latest news, resources, and tools from the U.S. Center for SafeSport and enjoy our quarterly e-newsletter, The Gameplan. Tips to Help Sport Leaders Build Inclusive Environments To get the best out of your team or organization, you should create a dynamic that helps every athlete feel safe, supported, and strengthened. …