A Swimmer’s Journey
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 [...]
Recognizing Signs of Grooming in Sport
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
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 [...]
Protect Sport: Blow the Whistle on Abuse and Misconduct
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 [...]
Three 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 [...]
The Critical Need for Locker Room Safety
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
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: [...]
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 injury treatment and prevention protocols, [...]
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 [...]
Bullying: What It Is, What to Look For, How to Respond
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 [...]
