U.S. Soccer has developed the Safe Soccer Framework as a foundation from which all participants in the soccer community, be they athletes, coaches, referees, administrators or volunteers, play an active role in creating an environment free from emotional, physical or sexual abuse. The Safe Soccer Framework is a comprehensive program of policies and process, screening, education and training, reporting, monitoring and enforcement designed to help participants detect and report abuse, respond to it, and prevent future occurrences. This Framework applies to U.S. Soccer national level programs. Please seen Policy 212-3 below for information applicable to U.S. Soccer’s Organization Members.
SafeSport Parent Training Requirement
The Center for SafeSport has required U.S. Soccer and all Amateur Organization Members with minor athletes to offer the Center for SafeSport’s Parent Training on an annual basis. Amateur Organization Members are not required to track completion of parent training but should document how and when it was offered. The Center’s Parent Training is available free of charge without an access code. Parent training is accessible here: https://athletesafety.org/training/index
SafeSport Player Training Requirement
Amateur Organization Members were already required to offer training to minor athletes. Amateur Organization Members are not required to track completion of player training but should document how and when it was offered. Minor athlete training modules are available for minor athletes ranging in age from preschool up through high school and can be accessed free of charge here: https://athletesafety.org/training/index.
For more information, please visit: www.safesoccer.com
Additional Safe Sport links:
USYS, MYSA, IYSA
