USA Cheer Safe Sport Program Education & Awareness

USA Cheer recognizes that education and awareness are key to eliminating abuse and misconduct. USA Cheer includes free training in these areas as a requirement for membership and encourages additional training from outside sources.

USA Cheer Resources

Athlete Protection (for Coaches, Administrators, and Gym Owners)

  • Understanding what abuse is (sexual, physical, and emotional)
  • Preventing abuse and misconduct
  • Recognizing signs of abuse and neglect
  • Recognizing bullying and hazing
  • Reporting abuse

Take the Free Course

Athlete Protection (for athletes)

  • Understanding what abuse is (sexual, physical, and emotional)
  • Helping prevent abuse and misconduct
  • Recognizing the red flags of grooming and misconduct
  • Recognizing bullying and hazing
  • Reporting abuse to an adult

Take the Free Course

Athlete Protection (for parents)

  • Understanding what abuse is (sexual, physical, and emotional)
  • Helping preventing Abuse and Misconduct
  • Recognizing the red flags of grooming and misconduct
  • Recognizing signs of abuse and neglect
  • Recognizing bullying and hazing
  • Reporting abuse

Take the Free Course

US Center for SafeSport

US All Star Federation (for All Star/Club Cheerleading)

National Federation of State High School Associations