SafeSport Training Principles and Methods 2

Question 1

A coach wants to conduct a one-on-one training session with a minor athlete. According to SafeSport guidelines, what is the safest approach?

Accepted Answer

Conduct the session in an observable and interruptible location or ensure another adult is present

Answer

SafeSport requires one-on-one interactions with minors to occur in observable and interruptible settings or with another adult present to reduce opportunity for misconduct.

Question 2

During a strength training session, a coach repeatedly singles out one athlete for excessive criticism, calling them 'worthless' and 'an embarrassment to the team.' This behavior is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Emotional and psychological misconduct

Answer

Repeated demeaning language directed at an athlete constitutes emotional and psychological misconduct under SafeSport's definitions.

Question 3

What does the SafeSport 'two-deep' leadership principle require during training activities?

Accepted Answer

At least two adults should be present whenever minors are involved

Answer

The two-deep leadership rule requires at least two adults to be present during activities involving minors to reduce the risk of misconduct.

Question 4

A coach texts an athlete late at night to discuss tomorrow's training plan. From a SafeSport perspective, the primary concern is:

Accepted Answer

Late-night private electronic communication with a minor athlete can be grooming behavior

Answer

SafeSport flags private electronic communications outside of normal hours as a grooming risk and recommends all athlete communications include a parent or guardian.

Question 5

Which training-related behavior by a coach should raise a red flag for potential grooming?

Accepted Answer

Consistently giving one athlete private lessons while excluding that athlete's parents from watching

Answer

Deliberately isolating an athlete from parental oversight during private sessions is a common grooming tactic that SafeSport training identifies as a warning sign.

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SafeSport Training Principles and Methods 2