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Night Swim Podcast57% of Coaches Get THREATENED by Parents – SafeSport Nightmare Exposed 😡SwimSwam drops bombs: over half of coaches face parent threats. We unpack why—lack of rep, no clear standards, kids weaponizing "bullying." Dax & Elvis on standing on business, building fear/respect, and why some coaches get punked. Coaches & parents: sound off in comments! This is the movement. #SafeSport #SwimCoaching #NightSwim🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim cultu...
2026-02-1314 min
GymCastic: The Gymnastics PodcastWill Jordan Get Her Medal Back? | Swiss Court Sends Chiles Case Back to CASWill Jordan Chiles get her Olympic bronze medal back? The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has sent the Paris floor final dispute back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport — we read the legal tea leaves because the details matter. In this episode, we break down exactly what went wrong in Paris, why the Swiss court ruled the way it did, and what clues in the decision suggest about what could happen next. We also explain how FIG quietly rewrote the inquiry rules after the Olympics, what those changes fix (and what they don't), and whether this strengthens Jo...
2026-02-041h 25
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideCoaching Burnout and Safety: Uncovering the Hidden Crisis in Our Sports Culture Survey says, 91.9% of coaches say they love what they do… so why are nearly 85% of them facing burnout and ready to quit? The Coaching Crisis is here, now. Few are talking about it — but Barry Healey of BC Canada is. A SafeSport report on its coaches survey began by exposing the hidden crisis in U.S. sports — where passion for coaching is crushed by politics, pressure, and lack of support. Parents, Politics & Pressure = Burnout The biggest burnout driver for coaches? It's not the kids. It's the parents, the politics, and the imposs...
2026-02-0309 minGymCastic: The Gymnastics PodcastCollege & Cocktails: Reign vs Rising + Al Fong Appears to Violate SafeSport SuspensionWelcome to College & Cocktails! The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show This is our weekly college post-meet Q&A episode. This week we are watching lasts year's NCAA Champions, Oklahoma vs. third place, Missouri (scores, watch on SEC Network). Tonight's Cocktail / Mocktail: Angry Beam. Full season cocktail menu here. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to College & Cocktails 00:07 – Oklahoma vs Missouri: The Reign vs The Rising 01:05 – Breaking News: SafeSport Responds to Al Fong inside GAGE 02:31 – Why Appearing in the Gym Is Not Allowed When Suspended 05:17 – Oklahoma vs Missouri Meet Begins 06:15 – Vault vs Bar...
2026-01-1710 minGymCastic: The Gymnastics PodcastSafeSport Finally Suspends Al Fong as Jordan Chiles Dominates NCAA Week OneSafeSport has suspended Al Fong for five years after a nearly six year long investigation, Melanie de Jesus dos Santos confirms her return ''to the gym'', and all the NCAA news to kick off the 2026 season. HEADLINES SafeSport has suspended Al Fong for five years after a nearly six year long investigation Armine was also suspended for one year after acting as the head coach of the Junior Worlds squad Both coaches were suspended for emotional and physical misconduct Listen to our interviews with Ivana Hong, Terin Humphrey, and Sarah Shire Brown, who talk about their time at...
2026-01-061h 05
The Sports Medicine BroadcastEmergency Preparedness
Learn about emergency preparedness in youth sports, focusing on cardiac safety, the Project Adam initiative, and the status of the “Heartsafe” program with Tom Woods.
Q: What is the 10-second version of focusing on cardiac emergency preparedness?
A: Review statistics on sudden death in young athletes. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death. Target the most likely areas where incidents occur and prioritize time and equipment-sensitive responses.
Q: How did the Damar Hamlin incident negatively impact perceptions of youth sports safety?
A: Some may falsely believe youth athletes are inhe...
2025-11-2616 min
Sports Medicine BroadcastEmergency PreparednessLearn about emergency preparedness in youth sports, focusing on cardiac safety, the Project Adam initiative, and the status of the “Heartsafe” program with Tom Woods.
Q: What is the 10-second version of focusing on cardiac emergency preparedness?
A: Review statistics on sudden death in young athletes. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death. Target the most likely areas where incidents occur and prioritize time and equipment-sensitive responses.
Q: How did the Damar Hamlin incident negatively impact perceptions of youth sports safety?
A: Some may falsely believe youth athletes are inhe...
2025-11-2616 min
Bird & Bird PodcastsSafeguarding – What Sport Needs to Know: Episode 3: SafeSport in the USIn this episode, Renee Towles (independent safeguarding advisor and, at the time of recording, VP, Safeguarding Prevention & Education at US soccer) and Desirée Moore (Partner, Venable LLP, Chicago) speak to Bird & Bird’s Richard Bush (Partner, Head of Bird & Bird’s Safeguarding in Sport practice) and Victoria Boylett (Associate, International Sports Group), looking at safeguarding and safe sport in the USA.
Among other things, this episode looks at the terminology of ‘safeguarding’ and ‘safe sport’, the USA Gymnastics/Larry Nassar case and its consequences, the role and operation of the US Center for SafeSport, how US soccer has developed its safeguard...
2025-11-0351 min
Sports Conflict InstituteNavigating the Safeguarding Landscape in Sport
Ryan Lipes of Global Sports Advocates brings unique dual perspective to safeguarding challenges, having built the U.S. Center for SafeSport from within before defending athletes from without. His insights reveal critical gaps in grassroots education, jurisdictional boundaries, and the delicate balance between protection and due process that defines modern sports integrity.
By
Joshua Gordon, JD, MA
• Sports Conflict Institute
• 18 min read
Categories:
SafeSport | Sports Governance | Athlete Welfare
Executive Summary
The Evolution: SafeSport has matured from crisis response to systematic prevention, expanding beyond sexual misconduct to encompass physical abuse, emotional abuse, and failures to report.
...
2025-10-2433 min
Powerlifting Made SimpleThe Threshold and The Vessel: Crossing Into Powerlifting Safely v3In this episode of Powerlifting Made Simple, we explore what it means to cross the threshold into powerlifting safely—and how to build a vessel that can carry you through the inevitable challenges ahead. Drawing on Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, Ralph Waldo Emerson's call for self-reliance, and years of coaching experience, I address the dangers that exist in strength sports culture and how to navigate them without sacrificing your growth or your safety.I reveal why one of the most common forms of danger isn't obvious exploitation, but well-meaning coaches who prioritize short-term performance over long-term development, sp...
2025-10-0931 min
Powerlifting Made SimpleThe Threshold and The Vessel: Crossing Into Powerlifting SafelyIn this episode of Powerlifting Made Simple, we explore what it means to cross the threshold into powerlifting safely—and how to build a vessel that can carry you through the inevitable challenges ahead. Drawing on Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, Ralph Waldo Emerson's call for self-reliance, and years of coaching experience, I address the dangers that exist in strength sports culture and how to navigate them without sacrificing your growth or your safety.I reveal why one of the most common forms of danger isn't obvious exploitation, but well-meaning coaches who prioritize short-term performance over long-term development, sp...
2025-10-0931 min
Powerlifting Made SimpleThe Threshold and The Vessel: Crossing Into Powerlifting SafelyIn this episode of Powerlifting Made Simple, we explore what it means to cross the threshold into powerlifting safely—and how to build a vessel that can carry you through the inevitable challenges ahead. Drawing on Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, Ralph Waldo Emerson's call for self-reliance, and years of coaching experience, I address the dangers that exist in strength sports culture and how to navigate them without sacrificing your growth or your safety.I reveal why one of the most common forms of danger isn't obvious exploitation, but well-meaning coaches who prioritize short-term performance over long-term development, sp...
2025-10-0931 min
Powerlifting Made SimpleThe Threshold and The Vessel: Crossing Into Powerlifting SafelyIn this episode of Powerlifting Made Simple, we explore what it means to cross the threshold into powerlifting safely—and how to build a vessel that can carry you through the inevitable challenges ahead. Drawing on Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, Ralph Waldo Emerson's call for self-reliance, and years of coaching experience, I address the dangers that exist in strength sports culture and how to navigate them without sacrificing your growth or your safety.I reveal why one of the most common forms of danger isn't obvious exploitation, but well-meaning coaches who prioritize short-term performance over long-term development, sp...
2025-09-2931 min
US News DailyLori Vallow Convicted of Conspiracy, NJ Governor Offers Medical Debt Relief, Dismantling Public Education Threatens Economy, SafeSport CEO Fired Amid Scandal, and more...(0:10): Lori Vallow Daybell Convicted of Conspiring to Murder Fourth Husband for Insurance Payout(1:47): NJ Governor Unveils Major Medical Debt Relief for 629,000 Residents(4:03): Why Dismantling Public Education Threatens America's Economic Future(6:27): SafeSport CEO Fired Amid Scandal Over Investigator Charged with Rape, Trafficking(8:33): Newark Gang Crackdown: 26 Arrested in Violent Drug Trafficking Bust, Weapons SeizedTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news.
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2025-04-2311 min
The SwimSwam PodcastChrissi Rawak OUT as CEO of USA Swimming Following SafeSport ComplaintChrissi Rawak withdrew from the position of USA Swimming CEO when USA Swimming became aware of a SafeSport complaint regarding her conduct while a coach at the University of Michigan. Rawak resigned within 24 hours of USA Swimming being notified of the allegation. USA Swimming has confirmed that the report was made to SafeSport after Rawak was announced as the new CEO.
2025-03-0117 min
The Sports Hangover DailyTSH Daily: Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Win, Netflix NFL Revolution, and SafeSport Scandal!Today’s Sports Hangover is packed with the hottest updates in the sports world! Shohei Ohtani continues to make history, clinching his third AP Male Athlete of the Year award and solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest dual-threat athletes of all time. College basketball is heating up, with the SEC dominating the AP Top 25 poll and shaping up to own March Madness. The Seattle Seahawks scraped by the Chicago Bears in a defensive showdown, while Netflix took its first leap into live NFL coverage on Christmas Day with an unforgettable Beyoncé halftime show. Meanwhile, controversy shakes the U.S...
2024-12-2702 min
Consider This from NPRUSA Gymnastics made a miraculous comeback — but is it actually safer for Olympians?In 2017, the Larry Nassar scandal rocked the Olympic community. Hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse against the former USA Gymnastics doctor underscored how vulnerable athletes are — particularly when they're minors. That year, Congress and the U.S. Olympic Committee had a solution.The U.S. Center for SafeSport was founded to investigate and respond to allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct. The goal was for predators like Larry Nassar to never harm young athletes again.Now, seven years later, SafeSport is facing scrutiny of its own — over whether it's made good on that...
2024-07-1912 min
Our Kids Play HockeyUSA Hockey Rule Changes 2024 - 2025 SeasonWelcome back, hockey friends and families! This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, hosts Lee Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Mike Bonelli dive into the crucial rule changes coming to USA Hockey for the 2024-25 season. From mandatory neck guards to SafeSport certification for 18U players and updated locker room policies, we cover everything you need to know to ensure a smooth start to the season. Tune in for practical advice, thoughtful discussion, and insights on how these changes will impact players, coaches, and parents alike.Key Points:1.Mandatory Neck Guards:
2024-07-1346 min
Healing and Growing, Hand in Hand56. Bobby N. Click - Stopping Abuse in Children's SportsDive deep into the pressing issue of abuse in children's sports in this episode where we are joined by Bobby N. Click. Drawing from his extensive background in legal advocacy for youth safety and his pivotal role at the US Center for SafeSport, Bobby offers invaluable insights into creating a safer sporting environment for our young athletes.
In this episode, explore:
The Hidden Dangers in Youth Sports: Uncover the reality and types of abuse that can shadow children's sports.
Signs of Abuse in Sports: Learn how to recognize both subtle...
2024-04-101h 30
This Week in Skating PodcastThis Week in Skating / March 5, 2024This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskatingThread: https://www.threads.net/@thisweekinskatingPatreon: patreon.com/ThisWeekinSkating---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skating News Alysa Liu announces her return to competition (U.S. Figure Skating press release/Alysa’s...
2024-03-0528 min
Chief Influencer®Ju'Riese Colón on Building Trust With Transparency - Chief Influencer - Episode # 035Ju’Riese Colón is the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the nation’s onlyindependent nonprofit committed to building a sport community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and misconduct. Before her Center tenure, Ju’Riese served as National Vice President of Child & Club Safety for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, developing and leading the child safety policies and initiatives for over 1,100 U.S. Boys & Girls Clubs organizations and nearly 4,300 Boys & Girls Club locations. Prior to that, Ju’Riese served as Executive Director...
2024-01-2446 minWomen’s World Football ShowEpisode 225: 2024 NWSL College Draft
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Show Highlights:
Exclusive soundbites from the top NWSL college draft, providing a sneak peek into the future stars of women’s soccer.
Extended interview with Washington Spirit draft pick Croix Bethune
In-depth interview with Ju’Riese Colon, CEO of the US Center for SafeSport, shedding light on the importance of safety and inclusivity in the world of sports.
A conversation with Michelle Huitinik, co-host of the Simply Soccer podcast, offering unique insights into the diverse aspects of the beautiful game.
Recorded live at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in A...
2024-01-2100 min
Women's World Football ShowEpisode 225: 2024 NWSL College Draft, Croix Bethune, Michelle Huitinik, Ju'Riese ColonExclusive soundbites from the top NWSL college draft, providing a sneak peek into the future stars of women's soccer.Extended interview with Washington Spirit draft pick Croix BethuneIn-depth interview with Ju'Riese Colon, CEO of the US Center for SafeSport, shedding light on the importance of safety and inclusivity in the world of sports.A conversation with Michelle Huitinik, co-host of the Simply Soccer podcast, offering unique insights into the diverse aspects of the beautiful game.Recorded live at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, providing a front-row seat to the latest developments and discussions in the world of women's...
2024-01-211h 03
Steady State PodcastS5E2: Coach Libby Boghossian Picks Up Where SafeSport Leaves OffTeens are super aware of stranger danger from a really young age, but most of them have genuinely never thought about misconduct from known adults. Using SafeSport training as a springboard, Coach Libby Boghossian leads in-depth discussions with her Brookline High School rowers about team policies and the concepts of consent, power imbalance, and coercion. She’s helping to create a culture for her young athletes where everyone is enlisted in the effort to keep their rowing community safe.
QUICK LOOK
00:00 - Episode lead-in
01:54 - Rachel & Tara talk SafeSport, "when were kids," an...
2024-01-201h 13
Way of Champions Podcast#348 Matt Kaiser, International Sports Lawyer, on Anti-Doping, the "Safesport Scaries", and How Coaches Can Protect Themselves in a Litigious Youth Sports EnvironmentMatthew Kaiser is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law and an emerging force in the sports law world. He first joined the Global Sports Advocates (www.globalsportsadvocates.com) legal team in 2016 as an intern while a student in the International Sports Law Master's program at the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) based in Madrid, Spain. Matt has been a full-time International sports attorney since 2017 and in that time has become an invaluable member of the Global Sports Advocates team. Matt is a member of the Sports Resolutions and International Ice Hockey Federation p...
2023-10-271h 00GymCastic: The Gymnastics PodcastFrom Antwerp to Pan Ams to Paris In headline news, we discuss Kara Eaker's retirement from gymnastics and her statement alleging abuse at Utah, as well as the definition of verbal and emotional abuse, and the importance of personal accounts like this Plus, Jessica Gadirova's ACL tear and the history of ACL recovery timelines in top elite women, as well as an injury update on Josc Roberson. Pan Am Games All-around finals are complete at the Pan Am Games and we know the Olympic qualifiers! We discuss the highlights of the finals, which gymnasts are made of OOB magic, and bestow an ROV award. From Antwerp to...
2023-10-251h 18
The Safety Goals PodcastThe importance of protecting youth and Olympic athletes from potential predators through background checks and screenings with Scott GrayOn this week’s episode of The Safety Goals Podcast, we have Scott Gray. Scott works for Minnesota Hockey as their VP and SafeSport Coordinator, along with being the owner of the Gray Investigative Group. In this episode, we discuss how Scott works to help keep youth athletes safe through his many investigations into poor/improper behavior from both athletes and coaches. He recently sat in front of Congress to speak on the ways in which youth sports and organizations tied to the Olympic movement have attempted to create safer playing environments. Scott dives into his career when he fi...
2023-10-181h 05GymCastic: The Gymnastics PodcastWorlds Team Controversy Season Team Controversy Season has arrived and this year, Canada is hosting Why isn't Shallon Olsen with her big vault score not on the team We revisit that year Mai Murakami was left off the Japanese World team to help all those who commemorate CSI Szombathely : speaking of controversy, we discuss what happened to Eddie Penev on vault in when the wrong board was put in for him The injuries to Nina Derwael (BEL), Elisabeth Seitz (GER) and reigning beam World Champion Watanabe Hazuki (JPN) what that means for their respective countries and Olympic hopes Italian Championships! Manila Esposito's beam, Elisa I...
2023-09-121h 16GymCastic: The Gymnastics PodcastSimone's 8th: The 2023 US Nationals Debrief Simone wins her 8th national title: What routines are we adding to the Simone highlight reel? We discuss Shilese Jones and Leanne Wong recording their best results of this Olympic cycle—as well as the injury Jones is dealing with The women's AA podium was older than the men's AA podium! Progress, and a couple bad looks, from USAG this week The deal with floor scoring and the biggest nerd headlines from nationals Who is MORE likely and who is LESS likely to make Worlds after this meet Reviewing our biggest questions from the preview: Did we learn anything? Asher Ho...
2023-08-301h 32
The RunthroughEpisode 7: Athlete Safety in Figure SkatingTrigger warning: sexual assault, sexual/emotional/physical/verbal abuse, eating disordersAshley and Adam discuss the culture around athlete safety in figure skating and ways the sport can improve to be a safer place for everyone.This conversation is based solely on the personal experiences and opinions of its participants. If you or someone you know needs help, these resources are available:National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673National Eating Disorders Association helpline: 1-800-931-2237 during select hours, or text NEDA to 741741 at any hour in a...
2023-06-211h 17
Give N’ GoSafesport CEO Ju’Riese Colon Interview on Fighting All Types of Abuse in Women’s Soccer With Safesport + NWSL and Europe RoundupEpisode 60 features a special interview with GSN Founder Jen Gruskoff and Safesport CEO Ju'Riese Colon about the Safesport platform and how it can help anyone quickly report any abuse occurring at an individual, team, or organizational level. Host Rohtas Wadera talks about how vital Safesport will be in today's context with breakthroughs like the Yates report revealing harrowing details behind the scenes in women's soccer. Plus, Rohtas breaks down the first two weeks of the NWSL season and recaps an instant classic between Chelsea and Lyon in the Champions League Quarterfinal. You can catch all that and more here...
2023-04-0742 min
For the Love of SportJu'Riese Colón on Prioritizing Youth Athlete Safety with The U.S. Center for SafeSportIt's National Youth Sports Safety Month which means it's a perfect time to hear from the CEO of The U.S. Center for SafeSport and the Passionate Protector, Ju'Riese Colón. Ju'Riese's passion for protecting youth athletes shines through in her discussion with Simon and Marie as she shares what she's learned in her many years of experience working in youth sports safety and how her team is working to implement better safety training for organizations and their clubs.Simon and Marie enjoy candid conversation with Ju'Riese, who shares her expertise and knowledge on ensuring youth athletes' s...
2023-04-0620 min
LetsRun.com's Track Talk: The Home of Running and Track and FieldNCAAs, Tuohy's Future, Dick Fosbury RIP, Sara Hall Returns, Kara Goucher Sexual Assault Allegations vs Alberto SalazarThe 2023 indoor track season came to a close with the NCAA Championships (and the high school champs) in Albuquerque and Rojo and Jon were on hand to analyze Katelyn Tuohy's greatness and break it all down.
Road action heated up with $250k on the line in Nagoya, and Almaz Ayana and Sara Hall in action in Portugal.
Kara Goucher comes forward to say Alberto Salazar sexually assaulted her and she is the one who got him banned via SafeSport. *Her new book is here
Pioness Dick Fosbury has died and is Matthew Centrowitz...
2023-03-151h 27
DE Soccer PodcastDwayne, are you SafeSport Certified?This week the coaches sit down with Margueritte Aozasa, UCLA Women’s Head Soccer Coach, to talk about her first year as a head coach and winning the NCAA National Championship and also Ju’Riese Colon, CEO for the US Center for SafeSport, to talk about how the center started and the work they have done so far.
00:00 - 03:15 - Winter workouts
03:16 - 10:40 - Interview with Margueritte Aozasa, UCLA Women’s Head Soccer Coach
16:45 - 44:00 - Interview with Ju’Riese Colon, CEO for the US Center for SafeSport
44:01 - 01:17:00- Player...
2023-01-271h 17
Athletics Ontario Running PodcastEP 42 - Eric McLoughlin of Coaches Association of Ontario and SafeSportCoaches change lives. Coaches save lives. Eric McLoughlin of Coaches Association of Ontario and SafeSport joins John Shep on the Trillium Running Podcast to discuss how coaches can positively influence change and build community in their athletes and teams, from the everyday to high performance. His passion and charisma for coaching speak volumes as we dive into how to reach those athletes we are not already reaching. Find out more about the Coaches Association of Ontario on their website: https://www.coachesontario.ca/
2022-11-1738 min
The ATA Nation PodcastEp. 66 - ATA Leading the Way with SafeSportATA is always leading the way in creating the best instructors in the industry. In this episode we talk to Chief Master Schreiber about the partnership ATA has with SafeSport. Be sure to visit SafeSport online to find out more info and talk to your instructor about getting certified today.
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2022-10-1222 min
Rasenfunk – TribünengesprächMissbrauch und sexuelle Gewalt in der NWSLLosgetreten von mutigen Frauen und Medienberichten zeigt eine Untersuchung das Ausmaß von Missbrauch um US-amerikanischen Frauenfußball. Jürgen Kalwa erklärt, worum es geht und was auf Deutschland übertragbar ist.
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Wir besprechen den Yates-Report und das Ergebnis seiner Untersuchung. Zudem stellen wir uns die Frage, welche Schutzmaßnahmen sich auf Deutschland übertragen lassen...
2022-10-072h 57
Champion in Every CornerCreating a Positive Environment to Prevent BullyingOn this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Judy French, from PACER joins us to discuss how bullying erodes team cohesion and how it impacts athlete’s mental health. Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.
2022-09-1320 minChampion in Every CornerSupporting Whole AthletesOn this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Kelly Kratz, National Lead Trainer, from Positive Coaching Alliance joins us to discuss how coaches can create positive sport environments for their athletes, and some simple steps they can take to enhance their team culture. Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.
2022-08-1218 minChampion in Every CornerCoaches Role in Creating Positive EnvironmentsOn this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Dr. Peter Scales from the Search Institute, joins us to discuss how coaches play an important role in creating a positive sport environment.Learn more about Compete-Learn-Honor at www.competelearnhonor.comand Coach Pete Scales YouTube. Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.
2022-07-2220 minChampion in Every CornerCommunicating MAAPP Requirements as a Parent On this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Tammy Foster-Johnson, joins us to talk about the importance of effectively communicating MAAPP requirements to your child athlete. Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.
2022-07-2110 minChampion in Every CornerLeading Culture Change in SportTo change culture, we need to change the conversation. Dive in with Ju’Riese Colon, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and Jessica Herrera-Flanigan, Board Chair of the Center and VP of Policy & Philanthropy, Americas at Twitter about the hopes and challenges to create safer sport culture.
2022-07-0114 minChampion in Every CornerThe Role Adult Athletes Play in Preventing & Responding to AbuseOn this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Erin Zimmermann White, joins us to kickoff our Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) miniseries. She discusses how adult athletes pay a role in preventing and responding to abuse and misconduct in sport.Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center. Additionally, the podcast guest makes references to “necessary reporters” which are actua...
2022-06-3016 min
Disrupting the DominoesS1E8: Ju'Riese Colon - Ending the Cycles of Abuse in SportYou don't want to miss this month's episode of Disrupting the Dominoes!Arelene Limas OLY, CEO of PAVE Prevention meets with Ju’Riese Colón, the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport.Ju’Riese is the Chief Executive officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the nation’s only nonprofit organization committed to ending all forms of abuse in sport. As CEO of SafeSport, Ju’Riese leads the strategic vision and direction of the organization to ensure every athlete is safe, supported, and strengthened throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
2022-06-0837 min
CampWireEpisode 49 | Abuse Prevention in Youth ProgramsJu'Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and a member of the ACA Board of Directors, joins us for a conversation on abuse prevention, education, and accountability within youth programs.
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Show notes:
U.S. Center for SafeSport
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.
2022-04-2952 min
MOMENTTOCompliance deportivo: gobernanza y safesportLos organismos regulatorios tienen un rol decisivo en la generación de ambientes competitivos sanos y transparentes. Pero no basta: también los clubes, inversionistas, patrocinadores, jugadores y organizaciones deportivas deben comprometerse con sistemas de gestión de compliance y asegurar una cultura eficaz de cumplimiento.
En esta entrega de Momentto de Compliance, hablamos de gobernanza y safesport con Santiago Orgambide, conocido abogado argentino, máster en empresas y especializado en derecho deportivo. Santiago es también conocido por haber sido secretario jurídico del Boca Juniors de Argentina durante años.
¿Qué pasa bajo la superf...
2022-03-2923 min
The Ski Show - The Ultimate Show Ski PodcastSafeSport with Nate BoudreauxOne of our most informative episodes for the show skiing community, we have USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Executive Director, Nate Boudreaux on the show to talk about all things SafeSport. We talk about the origin, who needs it, who doesn't, what impact does it have on teams and individuals, does it have an affect on our sanctioning and insurance, and much more. The impact of our relationship with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is at the root, and over 50 different governing bodies and sports disciplines are utilizing SafeSport. Nate is thoughtful and candid about SafeSport as...
2022-03-2351 minChampion in Every CornerMAAPP FAQsWho should be locker room monitors? How should we handle team text messages? Cynthia Mejia, Training Manager at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, answers the most asked questions from MAAPP trainings.Note: In this recording, our host Mariah Bures and guest Cynthia Mejia discuss who the MAAPP applies to. Here is some additional information for reference: The MAAPP applies to any NGB, LAO, or USOPC member or employee over the age of 18 who has been approved or authorized by an NGB, LAO, or the USOPC to have regular contact or authority over Minor A...
2022-03-0912 min2022-02-1022 minChampion in Every CornerParents, Administrators, and the MAAPPDisclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center. Mandatory Reporting:Information about, or reasonable suspicion of, child abuse, including child sexual abuse, must be immediately reported to law enforcement and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and individuals must comply with any other applicable state or federal laws.
2022-02-0823 min
LetsRun.com's Track Talk: The Home of Running and Track and FieldMillrose Games Delivered, Athing Mu Drops Out, Alberto Salazar Banned for Alleged Sexual AssaultThe 2022 Millrose Games delivered on the promise. Cole Hocker and Cooper Teare got beat by Geordie Beamish as the OAC had a tremendous day.
Athing Mu dropped out of a mile she had no business thinking she might win.
We break it all down and then discuss the shocking and dark news that SafeSport banned Alberto Salazar because they ruled he committed a sexual assault.
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2022-02-031h 382022-01-2713 minChampion in Every CornerParents, Administrators, and the MAAPPDisclaimer:This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.
2022-01-2623 min
Georgia Swimming PodcastMike O'Shaughnessy - SafeSportThis episode is all about SafeSport within USA Swimming with our SafeSport chair for the Georgia LSC, Michael O'Shaughnessy. We have a great discussion about all the steps towards becoming a SafeSport recognized club team, reporting incidents, and more.
2022-01-1337 minChampion in Every CornerCoaches and the MAAPPUSA Table Tennis High Performance Director Sean O’Neill describes tactics he has used to introduce and implement the MAAPP to create safe and positive sport environments for youth athletes. Learn more about the MAAPP in the 2022 MAAPP Manual.Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.
2021-12-1323 min2021-11-3019 min2021-10-1418 minChampion in Every CornerWelcome our New Host!Meet the new host of Champion in Every Corner, Mariah Bures.
2021-10-1404 min
ON BOYS PodcastHealthy Sports ParentingIs healthy sports parenting possible? At elite levels of competition?
If you watched the 2020 summer Olympics (held summer 2021), you know that the stress & strain of elite competition was a big focus this year. Simone Biles had the “twisties.” Michael Phelps talked about his bouts with depression. A few months after the Olympics, Biles and other former Olympians testified (again) about the abuse they suffered at the hands of former team doctor Larry Nassar.
We wondered, Is it possible for a child to attain athletic greatness without suffering? Can parents' protect young athletes' physical and mental health when so many value "wins"...
2021-09-2332 min
ParentingAces - The Junior Tennis and College Tennis PodcastTitle IX Revisited (ft. Nancy Hogshead-Makar)Welcome to Season 10, Episode 23, of the ParentingAces Podcast, a proud member of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. This week, we continue our previous discussions of Title IX and advocating for our kids throughout their academic years from kindergarten through college with attorney, Nancy Hogshead-Makar.Nancy is an Olympic champion, a civil rights lawyer, and the founder and CEO of Champion Women, a non-profit providing legal advocacy for girls and women in sports. Focus areas include equal play, such as traditional Title IX compliance in athletic departments, sexual harassment, abuse and assault, as well as employment, pregnancy and...
2021-06-0157 min2021-04-1921 min2021-03-2325 min
Move to Live®MoreCreating Opportunities for Youth to Thrive Through SportAn interview with Shellie Pfohl, Esports Integrity Commission, former CEO U.S. Center for SafeSport, former ED President's Council on Fitness, Sports & NutritionIt's about developing young people, it's about developing those leadership skills and those conflict resolution and how kids can and will and are truly becoming the leaders in our communities. They have a voice, they will continue to have a voice. And if we can create those opportunities for young people to come together, give them a few resources, and use some evidence-based programming along the way, in order to do that. That's how...
2021-02-2430 min2021-02-2319 min2021-02-0127 min2021-01-1518 min2020-12-1617 min2020-12-1608 minGymCastic: The Gymnastics PodcastCaring Too MuchWATCH HERE Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded (pre-edits with all the bloopers and blunders that don't make it onto the final show) and see video clips of the gymnastics while we discuss. Please login to your Club Gym Nerd account to listen and/or watch this episode. Not a member? Join here. CONTEST WIN: Club Gym Nerd membership and any item you want from the GymCastic store HOW: Record a voice memo* on your phone (30 sec max) about why you became a member or want to support the...
2020-12-091h 54
Coaching Kids CurlingJunior Program Profile: Lisa Rauliuk, Granite Curling Club of SeattleSend us a textThis is the first in a series of profiles of youth curling programs. In this episode, I have a wide-ranging conversation with Lisa Rauliuk, Junior Program Coordinator at the Granite Curling Club of Seattle (WA, USA). Some of the topics we discuss include:* Why it's important to be flexible as a program organizer* Ideas to attract more youth to your curling program* Treating junior curlers as a club assetLinks to the resources mentioned in this episode:Granite Curling Club of Seattle Web sitehttps...
2020-11-2243 minGymCastic: The Gymnastics PodcastThe SafeSport HackWATCH HERE Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded (pre-edits with all the bloopers and blunders that don't make it onto the final show) and see video clips of the gymnastics while we discuss. Please login to your Club Gym Nerd account to listen and/or watch this episode. Not a member? Join here. THIS WEEK Riley McCusker is suing Maggie Haney. We discuss all the most horrifying parts of this story, including Haney's response. INTERVIEW: Gymnast activist Abbie Hillis and cybersecurity expert Dr. Betsy Cooper are here to discuss the...
2020-11-181h 37
The ALL ME® PodcastUSA Cycling - Dr. Kelsey EricksonThe ALL ME® Podcast Kelsey Erickson: USA Cycling Cycling. It's a sport that has a checkered past with doping. Many questions remain today about whether or not doping is still an issue. Knowing that, USA Cycling has implemented a couple of tremendous programs to help keep their sport clean and safe. They are sparking important conversations about this topic while providing crucial resources to racers of all levels. You will now get to learn all about their work. It is important for us to explore the world of Anti-Doping because not only does it tie in directly with our Foundation's m...
2020-09-2946 minChampion in Every Corner2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)Join members of the U.S. Center for SafeSport's Audit and Compliance team as we learn more about the important changes to the 2022 MAAPP.
2020-09-2231 min
Half In, Half OutEpisode 13: Gymnast AllianceThis week, we discuss Alyssa Beckerman’s open letter to Miss Val, the #gymnastalliance movement, provide a spotlight for gymnasts who have bravely shared their stories, and share resources for survivors and anyone aiming to learn more about abuse and prevention.0:00:00 - 0:00:25 --- Cold Open - “We’re here to listen”, Intro Music0:00:25 - 0:01:57 --- Introduction: Overview of episode (words used: abuse)0:01:57 - 0:02:51 --- Content warnings: emotional abuse, manipulation, brief mention of “the ex-doctor” in that wording, abuse in gymnastics broadly, characteristics of abusers, charismatic abusers, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, Safesport, physical abuse, eating disorders, suicide attempt, neg...
2020-09-161h 15
Prodigy Search PresentsProdigy Search Presents Episode 11 - Ju'Riese Colon, CEO of the US Center for SafeSportEpisode 11 of Prodigy Search Presents features Ju’Riese Colón, the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, a nonprofit organization committed to ending all forms of abuse in sport. As CEO, Ju’Riese leads the strategic vision and direction of the organization to ensure every athlete is safe, supported, and strengthened through sport. In this episode Ju’Riese talks about the continued evolution of the start-up organization and the growth it has experienced over the last three years. She also shares her experience working with the US Olympic and Paralympic NGB’s, specifically relating to investiga...
2020-07-0829 minChampion in Every CornerMental Wellbeing - Taking Care of AthletesThis podcast engages coaches and parents to check in with their athletes and ensure they are mentally well. It includes tips on how to identify signs and symptoms of a struggling child and how to ensure they get the help they need.
2020-06-0420 minChampion in Every CornerChild Abuse Prevention Month PodcastLearn about Child Abuse Prevention Month and Prevent Child Abuse America. Dr. Melissa Merrick addresses the challenges of staying connected to your children, promoting child safety, and engaging community members in the mission that child abuse and neglect can always be prevented.
2020-05-0416 min
Health, Fitness, Sports, and MoreGymnastics Coach, Haney, 8 Year SuspensionGymnastics Coach Maggie Haney was suspended for 8 years. I had a handful of parents reach out to me after the news to say thanks for doing my part. I reported her to USA Gymnastics and SafeSport after I heard the sixth complaint in 2019. (USAG SafeSport Policy: Any adult under the jurisdiction of USA […]
2020-05-0104 minKaren Goeller, CSCS (Click for blog posts.)Gymnastics Coach, Haney, 8 Year SuspensionGymnastics Coach Maggie Haney was suspended for 8 years. I had a handful of parents reach out to me after the news to say thanks for doing my part. I reported her to USA Gymnastics and SafeSport after I heard the sixth complaint in 2019. (USAG SafeSport Policy: Any adult under the jurisdiction of USA […]
2020-05-0100 minKaren Goeller, CSCS... (Click here for blog posts.)Gymnastics Coach, Haney, 8 Year SuspensionGymnastics Coach Maggie Haney was suspended for 8 years. I had a handful of parents reach out to me after the news to say thanks for doing my part. I reported her to USA Gymnastics and SafeSport after I heard the sixth complaint in 2019. (USAG SafeSport Policy: Any adult under the jurisdiction of USA […]
2020-05-0104 minChampion in Every CornerSexual Assault Awareness Month - What You Need to KnowLearn from Monika Johnson-Hostler about the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and what the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence and North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault does throughout April. Listeners can learn how to best support survivors and how to get involved in their community.
2020-04-2414 minChampion in Every Corner2020 SafeSport CodeLearn about the 2020 updates to the SafeSport Code and how they impact sports and promote athlete safety.
2020-03-3100 minChampion in Every CornerConversations with Your School-Aged AthleteListen to this podcast for tips and tools on how to best check-in with your young athlete's well-being and how to identify if they have been the victim of misconduct.
2020-03-1320 minChampion in Every CornerConversations with Your Middle School AthleteThis podcast, aimed towards parents and coaches, highlights how to gain insight into your athlete's sport, how to support positive and insightful conversations, and tips and tools to ensure your athlete's experience is safe and positive.
2020-02-0415 minChampion in Every CornerConversations with Your High School AthleteTips and tools for parents to navigate conversations with high school athletes on physical, emotional, and sexual misconduct in sports.
2019-12-0516 minChampion in Every CornerRecognizing and Responding to Child AbuseTips and tools for parents to handle a situation in which their child discloses they have been abused. How best to respond and what actions a parent should take to ensure their child's safety.
2019-10-0118 min
One in TenRadically Vulnerable: Achieving Justice for SurvivorsEpisode 110: “Radically Vulnerable: Achieving Justice for Survivors.” The legal landscape has started to change for survivors of child sexual abuse. Are we headed in the right direction? And what do we need to do to keep more children safe? We talked to legal scholar Marci Hamilton from CHILD USA about the progress that’s been made—and what needs to happen next.Topics in this episode:· Many adult survivors had no legal remedy. (1:39)· Statute of limitations (SOL) reform—and who opposes it. (4:35)· How do SOL windows work? (10:29)· Top public policy aims. (14:27)
2019-09-3033 min
The Anti-Doping PodcastAnti-Doping Psychology and Addressing Misconduct in Sport - Dr. Kelsey EricksonDr. Kelsey Erickson is the SafeSport Director at USA Cycling and an expert on the psychology of doping and whistleblowing. She discusses the process of reporting misconduct in sport through the SafeSport program, evidence-based doping education, how the people and the environment surrounding athletes impact athletes' behavior, the bystander effect, using research to inform policies and platforms for whistleblowing, and challenges in translating academic research to applications in the real world.
2019-09-2448 min
Practical Horseman PodcastThe Practical Horseman Podcast - Tom BrennanHunter rider and trainer and U.S. Equestrian Federation “R” judge Tom Brennan started riding school horses at a local hunt-seat barn in Massachusetts. As a freshman at Stonehill College, he joined the school’s Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association riding team. By the end of his college career, he had won two individual championships at the IHSA Nationals and captained his team to the IHSA team championship title in 2003. He graduated with a degree in psychology and was going to become a counselor for at-risk youth but ended up working first as a groom for champion hunter rider Tony Workman and ev...
2019-08-301h 16
The Chronicle of the HorseThe Chronicle of the Horse E1 Packy McGaughan and Dr. Jenny SusserHow exactly does SafeSport fail to give due process to the accused? How do you explain the vitriol we’re seeing online against victims of assault? We talk with attorney and horseman Packy McGaughan and sports psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser about these questions and many more surrounding SafeSport and its fallout.
For show notes and related information click here. For more conversations about hot topics in the equestrian world visit coth.com, where you’ll find articles, blogs, a community bulletin board and much more. The Chronicle of the Horse, founded in 1937, is the leader in sport hors...
2019-08-261h 06
Heels Down Happy HourHow SafeSport Works & Developing A Need For SpeedEveryone’s got an opinion on SafeSport, but who actually knows how it works? We brought in an attorney to explain. This week, we’re talking about how to get over the fear of speed when in the saddle and holy cuteness alert: you might be seeing more mini horses on airplanes pretty soon. Listen in...
2019-08-2458 minChampion in Every CornerWhat I Wish I Knew Before My Child Joined the TeamListen to this podcast for a reflection on youth sports with questions athletes and parents wish they had asked of their club and coaches and advice for current participants.
2019-08-1520 minChampion in Every CornerTechnology and Youth Athletes: Maximizing Safety and Minimizing Opportunities for HarmAdvice on keeping children safe as digital citizens; cyberbullying; communication with coaches & athletes
2019-07-2312 min
In The LoopEpisode 27 - A Look Into SafeSport And The John Coughlin CaseThis episode contains content which might be triggering for some listeners, including suicide and sexual misconduct. Opinions expressed here are only that of the hosts, in light of the publicly available facts at the time of recording. Any opinions on legal issues expressed in this episode are not to be taken as legal advice and any factual inaccuracies are also unintended.
International Suicide Hotlines: http://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines
In this episode of In The Loop, Lae (@axelsandwich), Kite (@mossyzinc) and Nina (@yonkaitenpooh) take a look into SafeSport and the John Coughlin case, discussing the timeline of events, SafeSport itself...
2019-03-011h 10In The LoopEpisode 26 - Four Continents Championships 2019 (Just Land On Your Feet)In this episode of In The Loop, Kat (@kattwts), Kite (@mossyzinc) and Evie (@doubleflutz) discuss all the drama at the second ISU Championships of the 18-19 season, the Four Continents Championship!
Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2019/02/16/episode-26-transcript
Inconsistent Tech Panels at 4CC 2019: 7:55
Pairs: 22:53
Men: 35:43
Ice Dance: 50:38
Ladies: 1:09:20
News mentioned in this episode
Russian Junior Nationals Results: https://fsrussia.ru/results/1819/junnat1819/index.htm
Russia’s team for Junior Worlds announced (article in Russian): https://fsrussia.ru/news/4216-sostav-rossijskoj-komandy-na-chempionat-mira-sredi-yuniorov.html
Bavarian Open Results: http://www.deu-event.de/results/BO2019/index.htm
FFSG announces Worlds team (website in...
2019-02-161h 22