Champion in Every Corner: Recent Episodes

U.S. Center for SafeSport

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a nonprofit dedicated to ending abuse in sport. Whether you are a parent, coach, or athlete, the Center's monthly podcast series, Champion in Every Corner, includes valuable information that fits your needs. From shareable tips on athlete safety to helpful resources for abuse prevention, this podcast will help you learn how to make sport safe and fun for all.

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On this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Judy French, from PACER joins us to discuss how bullying erodes team cohesion and how it impacts athlete’s mental health. 

Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.  

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On this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Kelly Kratz, National Lead Trainer, from Positive Coaching Alliance joins us to discuss how coaches can create positive sport environments for their athletes, and some simple steps they can take to enhance their team culture.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.  

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On this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Dr. Peter Scales from the Search Institute, joins us to discuss how coaches play an important role in creating a positive sport environment.

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.   

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On this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Tammy Foster-Johnson, joins us to talk about the importance of effectively communicating MAAPP requirements to your child athlete. 

Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center.  

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To change culture, we need to change the conversation. Dive in with Ju’Riese Colon, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport and Jessica Herrera-Flanigan, Board Chair of the Center and VP of Policy & Philanthropy, Americas at Twitter about the hopes and challenges to create safer sport culture. 

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On this episode of Champion in Every Corner, Erin Zimmermann White, joins us to kickoff our Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) miniseries. She discusses how adult athletes pay a role in preventing and responding to abuse and misconduct in sport.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center. 

Additionally, the podcast guest makes references to “necessary reporters” which are actually references to “Mandatory Reporters” as defined in the SafeSport Code.

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This podcast episode features a guest who is not an employee of the United States Center for SafeSport. The opinions, recommendations, comments, or representations made by the podcast guest do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Center. 

Mandatory Reporting:
Information about, or reasonable suspicion of, child abuse, including child sexual abuse, must be immediately reported to law enforcement and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and individuals must comply with any other applicable state or federal laws.

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Meet the new host of Champion in Every Corner, Mariah Bures.

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Join members of the U.S. Center for SafeSport's Audit and Compliance team as we learn more about the important changes to the 2022 MAAPP.

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This podcast engages coaches and parents to check in with their athletes and ensure they are mentally well. It includes tips on how to identify signs and symptoms of a struggling child and how to ensure they get the help they need.

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Learn about Child Abuse Prevention Month and Prevent Child Abuse America. Dr. Melissa Merrick addresses the challenges of staying connected to your children, promoting child safety, and engaging community members in the mission that child abuse and neglect can always be prevented.

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Learn from Monika Johnson-Hostler about the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and what the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence and North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault does throughout April. Listeners can learn how to best support survivors and how to get involved in their community. 

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Listen to this podcast for tips and tools on how to best check-in with your young athlete's well-being and how to identify if they have been the victim of misconduct. 

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This podcast, aimed towards parents and coaches, highlights how to gain insight into your athlete's sport, how to support positive and insightful conversations, and tips and tools to ensure your athlete's experience is safe and positive.

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Tips and tools for parents to navigate conversations with high school athletes on physical, emotional, and sexual misconduct in sports.

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Tips and tools for parents to handle a situation in which their child discloses they have been abused. How best to respond and what actions a parent should take to ensure their child's safety.

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Listen to this podcast for a reflection on youth sports with questions athletes and parents wish they had asked of their club and coaches and advice for current participants.

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Advice on keeping children safe as digital citizens; cyberbullying; communication with coaches & athletes