The Paris Games and Kids: Opportunities to Champion Respect and Safety
The Paris Games and Kids: Opportunities to Champion Respect and Safety Championing respect both on and off the field is critical for culture change in sport. As you watch coverage of the Games in Paris, here are some tangible actions you can take to open dialogue and reinforce respectful and safe sport environments with the young athletes in your life: …
Inside the Athlete Experience: In the Ring with USA Boxing
Inside the Athlete Experience: In the Ring with USA Boxing By Ju’Riese Colón CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport https://youtu.be/iKaW-Lm0aHU As a novice boxer, no one could mistake me for a pro. Yet, I couldn’t pass up a chance to train with the pros—the best boxers in the nation—at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. From shadow boxing to bag work, …
From the Practice Fields in Your Town to the Podium in Paris, We Support Athletes
From the Practice Fields in Your Town to the Podium in Paris, We Support Athletes Everyone celebrates the moment an athlete is crowned on the podium with gold, silver, or bronze. But at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, we celebrate the practice, dedication, resilience, and passion it took to reach that point. We believe athletes are defined by their journey—not …
Awareness Is Key to Recognizing Signs of Grooming in Sport
Awareness Is Key to Recognizing Signs of Grooming in Sport For Parents How do you tell the difference between a caring adult and one grooming your child for abuse? Explore patterns and behaviors to be aware of. Is it okay for a coach to repeatedly work one-on-one with a child after practice? What if an assistant coach or older volunteer …
The Powerful Impact of Positive Coaching Techniques
The Powerful Impact of Positive Coaching Techniques As a coach, you want your athletes to learn, improve, and succeed. But for this to happen, they need to feel supported and encouraged. Whether your team wins the game or not, your athletes need to know that you’ll be there waiting for them with a high five on the sidelines. Incorporating positive …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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