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Are Coaches Mandated Reporters? Hazing, Team Parties, and the Duty to Report

By Gemma-Leigh Garner
In Risk Management, Safety and Injury Prevention
14 Min read
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Are coaches mandated reporters? The answer depends on the state, and sometimes on the league. Mandated reporting law is state law, and each state writes its own list of who must report suspected child abuse. One federal law adds a reporting duty for adults in certain sports organizations, and that federal law doesn’t reach every youth league. This article isn’t legal advice, and the...

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Establishing a Zero-Tolerance Policy for Bullying in Team Sports

By Gemma-Leigh Garner
In Risk Management
7 Min read
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Bullying in team sports not only harms individual athletes but also erodes the foundation of trust, respect, and camaraderie that teams are built upon. Young athletes rely on supportive environments to develop physically, mentally, and socially. When bullying is allowed to persist, it disrupts learning, discourages participation, and compromises athlete well-being. A clear, enforceable zero...

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