Coaches
Talk to Young Athletes About Abuse, Misconduct
Do you have a younger child just getting started in organized sport? How about a teenager who has moved up to more competitive athletic settings? Either way … [...]
SafeSport Training Puts You in Play to Support Athlete Safety
Whether it’s baseball, volleyball, or pickleball that sparks their passion, kids should feel safe and supported in every sport, on every court. And it’s hard to disagree when [...]
Mental Health: How To Be a Team Player
Today’s young athletes face more pressure than ever to perform—whether in interscholastic games, camps, or showcases that can give them a leg up for scholarships or elite competition. [...]
Leveling the Playing Field: Celebrating Youth Sports Equity Month with Stack Sports and EveryKidSports
Youth sports play a vital role in shaping the lives of young individuals, fostering their physical health, social skills, and character development. Unfortunately, not all children have equal access to [...]
Top Tips for High School Coaches
Being a high school sports coach comes with a lot of responsibility. High school sports coaches play vital roles in shaping the lives of their student-athletes. Being a coach is [...]
U.S. Center for SafeSport Summer Safety Checklist: Eight Questions to Ask Before Your Child Starts a Summer Program
Whether your child is attending summer camp or a sports league, the answers to these questions can help you evaluate a program’s preparedness to prevent and respond to [...]
How to Create an Energizing, Inspiring, Motivating, and Encouraging Environment for Your Athletes
Coaching is a difficult job. Multi-tasking can wear you down and change your behaviors, emotions, personality, and coaching style. These changes in your life will have a negative impact on [...]
5 Things Every Parent Should Know Before Their Child Joins a Sport
Your child is ready to start their first sport. It’s an exciting time! While you’re setting schedules, arranging carpools, and getting the right equipment, don’t forget to spend [...]
How To Coach Problematic Athletes
When I say “problem athlete,” you all know what I am referring to. At least one athlete just doesn’t like the training or your coaching style on every team. This [...]
Get SafeSport ® Trained. End Abuse in Sport.
We all want to feel safe. This is especially true in sport environments, where athletes at every level should be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and reap the [...]