by Protect Youth Sports | Oct 2, 2025 | Compliance Updates, Industry News
In a perfect world coaches instill a strong work ethic, teach life skills, and leave kids and teens with a lifelong passion for their sport. Blindly trusting those wanting to coach children is never a good idea. News stories of sexual assaults, emotional or physical...
by Protect Youth Sports | Oct 2, 2025 | Compliance Updates, Industry News
In July 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a historic decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma. The case reaffirmed that much of eastern Oklahoma (over half the state) remains legally recognized as tribal land. The McGirt decision effectively restored reservation status...
by Protect Youth Sports | Aug 18, 2025 | Compliance Updates, Industry News
When parents drop their children off for practice, they’re placing tremendous trust in the youth sports organization not only to help shape their child as an athlete but to keep them safe from harm. This responsibility goes beyond teaching fundamentals of the game; it...
by Protect Youth Sports | Jul 30, 2025 | Industry News
What You Need to Know about SB24-113 Youth sports play an essential role in developing leadership, teamwork, and confidence in children of all ages. As organizations develop these skills in their players, they must also prioritize their safety and well-being....
by Protect Youth Sports | Jul 30, 2025 | Industry News
What Every Youth Sports Organization Needs to Know about Florida Statute 943.0438 Before 2026 When parents drop off their children for practice, they are entrusting your organization not only with their development as athletes but also with their safety. Since 90%...
by Protect Youth Sports | May 14, 2025 | Company Updates, Compliance Updates
It is quite possible that you may have encountered a candidate who is not comfortable with turning over his/her Social Security Number (SSN) for a background check. Here at Protect Youth Sports, clients are commonly faced with candidates questioning the need for their...
by Protect Youth Sports | Sep 5, 2024 | Industry News
Background checks are a critical safety and assessment tool. These screens ensure your organization makes informed decisions about the employees and volunteers they allow into their organization to work with children and attendees and to access your organization’s...
by Protect Youth Sports | Apr 24, 2024 | Industry News
This article was originally published by SportsTravel in April 2024. Youth sports organizations are cornerstones of many communities. However, a dark side lurks within some organizations with financial misconduct by those entrusted with funds. Recent cases...
by Protect Youth Sports | Jul 10, 2016 | Industry News
If your kid has a cell phone or a tablet and has downloading privileges you need to read this. Now. We all know that child predators will do just about anything to groom children and teens (and even their family members) to gain their trust, and this includes taking...
by Protect Youth Sports | Jul 1, 2016 | Company Updates, Industry News
There is a debate among business professionals about whether to put your customers or your employees first. “Why does it have to be an either / or?” we wonder. When Protect Youth Sports faced this challenging experience, we decided to focus on three things we knew our...
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