For parents and guardians with kids heading back to school, and for coaches and sports administrators checking their rosters and preparing for the first day of fall sports, back to school is a busy [...]
Inside the Athlete Experience: In the Ring with USA Boxing By Ju’Riese Colón, CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport As a novice boxer, no one could mistake me for a pro. Yet, I [...]
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 [...]
A Swimmer's Journey: Coaching the Next Generation Is it possible to have a winning team and a positive sport culture? Dave Denniston, head coach of the University of Wyoming Swimming & Diving [...]
Awareness is Key to Recognizing Signs of Grooming in Sport 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 develops [...]
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 [...]
Referees and Officials are in a unique position to help create abuse-free sport settings for everyone. Referees and officials see sport in a way that most cannot. They know where to look, and [...]
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 [...]
Ensuring Locker Rooms are Safe Everywhere: U.S. Center for SafeSport resources are part of the solution Locker rooms can be ideal places for team bonding, building friendships, and camaraderie between athletes. But left [...]
Emotional and Physical Abuse in Sport: U.S. Center for SafeSport resources are part of the solution From pee-wee leagues to the most competitive levels of athletics, sport feeds a critical need in us: [...]
