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Victory into Victim
“Great job!” “Awesome!” “You’re a hero!”Embed from Getty Images And similar cries echo all around a star scholar-athlete as he is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates being carried [...]
Inside the Athlete Experience: In the Ring with USA Boxing
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 [...]
From the Practice Fields in Your Town to the Podium in Paris, We Support Athletes
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, [...]
How Parents Can Model Good Sportsmanship from the Sidelines
There is much to be gained from sports if your child can have fun and not worry about winning. Of course, everyone wants to win, but truthfully, for [...]
10 Reminders Stressed Out Sports Parents Need to Hear
Are you a sports parent? Do you find yourself continually getting stressed about youth sports and your child's involvement in them? You are not alone. Stress has become common among [...]
Dear Parents, Here’s why your Child Should Participate in Multiple Sports
Dear Parents, Early specialization is killing youth sports and hindering your child from unlocking their athletic potential to their fullest. Even though there are copious amounts of information opposing early [...]
The Rise of Youth Sports NFTs: Collecting Memories and Supporting Young Athletes
The world of sports is constantly evolving, and with the emergence of new technologies, we are witnessing the rise of a new trend - youth sports NFTs. In recent [...]
The Responsibilities of Parents in College Athletics Recruiting
College recruiting is complicated and has grown increasingly competitive. There are many moving parts in developing and executing a successful plan of action, and the responsibilities of parents in college [...]
4 Ways to Ease Sports Parenting Stress
Sports parents have a reputation, and it isn't good. From "Hoosiers" to "Bad Parents," they are portrayed as overbearing and undue pressure on their child athlete. Art imitates life in [...]
How to Inspire Kids to Exercise
Inspiration Before Perspiration “How can I motivate my child to do more exercise?” Parents often ask me. “Play with them,” is my answer. This may seem simplistic, but it works. [...]