Cultivate a Culture of Safety in Sport: Learn 4 Early Warning Signs of Grooming by Guest Post U.S. Center for SafeSport July 30, 2026 | 0 minutes, 49 seconds read U.S. Center for SafeSport Check out more U.S. Center for SafeSport video content on the U.S. Center for SafeSport SportsEngine Play Channel Preparing your child for the upcoming sports season may mean purchasing equipment and setting up carpools with other trusted parents. Your child’s well-being, though, extends beyond helmets and safe rides. To help cultivate a culture of safety for your child’s sport experience, consider learning more about grooming, what it is, and how it may occur in youth sports environments. What Is Grooming Behavior? From practices to travel to competition, youth athletes often spend time as a team with their coaches, assistant coaches, adult volunteers, or other adults—like officials, parents, spot administrators, or even older youth athletes. This experience can be an opportunity for kids to grow and learn in their sport under trusted guidance, mentorship, and support. Or it could be an opportunity for abuse or misconduct to occur. Read the full article at U.S. Center for SafeSport > About The U.S. Center for SafeSport The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent nonprofit organization responsible for responding to and preventing emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct and abuse in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The Center also serves as an educational resource for sports organizations at all levels, from recreational sports organizations to professional leagues. Learn more > Read the full article at U.S. Center for SafeSport > tags in this article Safety U.S. Center for SafeSport