Before You Sign Up: Parent’s Coach & Program Safety Checklist
Before You Sign Up: Parent’s Coach & Program Safety Checklist
Before You Sign Up: The Parent’s Coach & Program Safety Checklist is a 12-page printable guide designed to help parents ask better questions, verify youth-sports safety practices, recognize concerning patterns, and know what to do when something feels off.
Developed from the perspective of a law-enforcement veteran with 20+ years of experience investigating crimes against children, this practical resource is built for parents evaluating teams, clubs, camps, private coaches, travel programs, and youth sports at any level.
What’s Included
- A 10-Minute Quick Screen with six essential questions to ask before paying a registration fee
- 17 detailed questions covering screening, training, supervision, communication, travel, locker rooms, physical contact, reporting, and accountability
- Simple ways to independently verify program and coach information
- Green flags and red flags to watch for once the season begins
- Conversation starters and safety messages to discuss with your child
- Two clear response tracks: suspected abuse vs. a rule or boundary concern
- Printable Notes & Follow-Up Log
- National child-safety and reporting resources
Built for Any Youth Sport
Use it for wrestling, baseball, softball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, BJJ, swimming, tennis, camps, private coaching, travel teams, and more.
Format: Digital PDF • 12 pages • Printable US Letter
Please note: This guide is an educational resource and is not legal, medical, or professional advice. No checklist can guarantee a child’s safety. Laws and organizational policies vary by state and program.
Licensed for personal, non-commercial use by the purchasing household. Please do not copy, share, or resell.