US Club Soccer Mandates SafeSport Training for Coaches and Staff Following Federal Child Abuse Legislation Within Sport

By Steven H. Wieczorek & Michael S. Carroll   Providing a safe and secure environment for young persons involved in the sport of soccer is a top priority for officials within US Club soccer. Studies indicate that between 2% and 8% of minor-age athletes are victims of sexual abuse within the sporting framework, with the vast majority of abusers holding positions as coach, teacher or instructor. In response to such troubling data, US Club soccer officials will mandate beginning July 1, 2018 t