Guide to Keep Kids Safe On and Off the Field

Keeping kids safe is a top priority and fundamental piece of our mission to get more kids involved in sports

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Trish Sylvia, co-founder of NCSI shares how using today's technology can simplify and enhance safety in youth sports

Sports Organizations Reassessing Safety Expectations, Standards

by Sean Jensen

April 17, 2016

Gun violence has club owners and directors devising new ways to keep kids safe
If You See Something, Do Something!

by Guest Post

July 01, 2022

Learn the tips to help intervene if you notice bullying take place, a practice known as Bystander Intervention.
9 Safety Tips To Ensure Emotional and Physical Safety of Players

by Guest Post

May 17, 2021

Here are 9 simple tips for ensuring that your players are emotionally and physically safe in their sport.

Sport Injury and Prevention Guides

The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) seeks to train and educate coaches, educators and family members to ensure that young people participate in a safe environment so they get all of the benefits associated with youth sports. Read more by NCYS

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Regardless of position, football players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

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Regardless of position, lacrosse players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

Regardless of position, ice hockey players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

Regardless of position, soccer players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

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Regardless of position, softball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

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Regardless of position, volleyball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

Basketball Sports Tips Hero Image from PDF

Regardless of position, basketball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

Baseball Sports Tips Hero Image from PDF

Regardless of position, baseball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.

Building a Safer Future for Youth Sports

Promote abuse-free sport settings with these resources and articles from the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

Parents, coaches, and sport and recreation administrators can take cues from our policies aimed at preventing abuse in and around sport.

Discover how the U.S. Center for SafeSport is working to build and enforce safer environments in youth sports.

Athletes Come First at Chaparral Wrestling Club

Watch this short story for a firsthand account of how the U.S. Center for SafeSport has supported Chaparral Wrestling Club in fostering a positive environment for anyone who gets on the mat.

Tips to Help Sports Leaders Build Inclusive Environments

To get the best out of your team or organization, you should create a dynamic that helps every athlete feel safe, supported, and strengthened.

What Sport Administrators Should Know: Policies That Prevent Abuse

Discover why building policies to prevent abuse and strong safety rules are critical for any sport organization.

Learn how this new podcast will help you take action to reduce bullying’s prevalence and impact as we recognize National Bullying Prevention Month.

Coaches: to Build Team Trust, Tune in to Your Athletes’ Moods

Coaches: Caretakers of Character Do sports build character in young athletes, or simply reveal it? Learn how our latest podcast can help you assess.

As School Starts, Parents Can Pave the Way for Hard but Honest Discussions

As school begins and teams form, these 5 tips will help parents be prepared to talk with their child about abuse in and around sport.

You can be a champion! Join 1.1+ million parents, coaches, and more working together to end abuse in sport by getting SafeSport® Trained.

Learn the tips to help intervene if you notice bullying take place, a practice known as Bystander Intervention.

Can you tell judo from taekwondo? Test your savvy with these 9 questions about Olympic and Paralympic sports.

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Listen to the 'Champion in Every Corner' podcast to learn how parents can stay informed and protect their children from abuse and neglect in sports.

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Concussion Care and Prevention

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After so many years of high profile news around concussions it is encouraging to see scientific evidence about reducing the risk of head impacts in ice hockey.

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What actions can an organization take to reduce their liability?

A hockey player may have a concussion after a check from an opposing player.

To reduce the likelihood of players lying so they can stay in the game, be sure to emphasize the importance of honesty and how the number one priority is their long-term safety.

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Getting a good night's sleep after a sports-related concussion might lead to a shorter recovery time in adolescents

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As a coach or parent, do you know the signs that indicate that a player has been concussed?

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Find out 10 ways to to help athletes combat a negative team concussion culture

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It’s important to educate both athletes and parents about the facts

More Safety Articles

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SportsEngine and SafeSport partner to make safety the top priority in youth sports.

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The U.S. Center for SafeSport guides parents and coaches across America on diverse athlete safety topics—like how to respond if your child discloses abuse.