Lead a Culture Change in Sport
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. Lead a culture change in sport Keeping your programs abuse-free should be Job 1 It’s happening before our eyes. The culture of sport safety is changing for the better. It’s evident in more effective …
Positivity and understanding define next-gen coaching practices
Positivity and understanding define next-gen coaching practices It can be confusing. You lean toward a more no-nonsense approach as a coach and want to hold your athletes and others around your team accountable for their effort and performance. But when does “stern” cross the line into “punitive”—or even harmful—coaching? The U.S. Center for SafeSport offers resources, including the Emotional & …
Bullying: What It Is, What to Look For, How to Respond
Bullying: What It Is, What to Look For, How to Respond Bullying goes beyond occasional teasing. It’s widespread and is negatively impacting America’s youth. Wherever adolescents gather—in school, sports, or other settings—bullying is common. Bullying once was thought of as “just part of growing up.” It is now seen, rightfully, as harmful misconduct that can have long-lasting negative impacts on …
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 …
United in Support of Youth Safety: New Mexico United Soccer Academy
United in Support of Youth Safety: New Mexico United Soccer Academy No matter the ages of the participants or the level of competition, sport should be a safe, supportive place where everyone feels empowered to learn, grow, and thrive—physically and emotionally. The U.S. Center for SafeSport provides diverse training, tools, and resources to create sport settings free of abuse and …
Talk to Young Athletes About Abuse, Misconduct
Talk to Young Athletes About Abuse, Misconduct Do you have a younger child just getting started in organized sport? How about a teenager who has moved up to more competitive athletic settings? Either way … that’s great! Youth sport participation can have lifelong positive mental and physical health impacts. It also means it’s time to start the discussion about what …
An Informed Response to Abuse and Misconduct Can Help Protect Athletes
An Informed Response to Abuse and Misconduct Can Help Protect Athletes Everyone can learn about response protocols, how to report, and what to do when abuse is disclosed We all have a role to play to keep sport safe for youth. The conversation has already begun around injury prevention, concussion awareness, updating training methods, nutrition, and more. But what of …
Learn How to Prevent Emotional & Physical Abuse and Misconduct in Sport
Learn How to Prevent Emotional & Physical Abuse and Misconduct in Sport Building healthy relationships and modeling positive behavior set the tone for an abuse-free sport environment. Societal issues such as physical and emotional abuse are bad enough. They’re especially troubling when they find their way into spaces assumed to be safe—like school or sport—where kids learn, play, and grow. …
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 attending summer camp or a sports league, the answers to these questions can help you evaluate a program’s preparedness to prevent and respond to abuse and misconduct. Answers to these questions may be found in policies posted online …
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