USA Cheer Athlete Protection 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.

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

• Course Catalog

• USASF Reporting Concerns

• Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors
• Preventing Hazing for Students
• Protecting Students From Abuse