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 playing field—from athletes and volunteers to coaches and officials—everyone can focus on the game at hand.
Coaches and sport leaders who are trained in abuse prevention are given the tools needed to create positive atmospheres where athletes can focus and succeed. They gain a deeper understanding and awareness of the factors that may make these environments unsafe, and they learn actions they can take to prioritize athlete safety and well-being.
Stronger Awareness
Coaches understand strategy and are ready to pivot at a moment’s notice. In short, they have a game plan ready for every play. But when it comes to abuse and misconduct in sport, do you know your next move?
The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a nonprofit organization created to respond to and prevent sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, from which it is independent. The Center also trains and educates people and organizations at all levels to support sport and recreation settings across America that protect athlete well-being.
