Are you (or your junior athlete/coach) turning 18 (or older) during the upcoming club volleyball season? Then consider this your reminder that you must take your SafeSport training to be able to fully participate in the 2024-25 season.
Parents, this means if your son or daughter turns 18 BEFORE Sept. 1, 2025, then he or she MUST purchase the membership that requires SafeSport training to be eligible for the season.
"But my daughter's season ends before she turns 18?" That's a common reaction to this requirements, but we can explain:
1. The USA Volleyball season goes through Aug. 31, 2025.
2. There are LOTS of clubs that train and compete into July that an athlete might be part of now or get added on to later.
3. There are lots of summer camps and clinic that would require the training.
4. There are lots of beach tournaments and beach clubs that require the 18s member + SafeSport to be a part of their club.
5. Lots of athletes ends of jumping onto rosters to help coach a younger team.
All of these reasons (among others) are why USA Volleyball and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee require SafeSport to be a part of the organization for the upcoming season. We encourage all coaches and players (who require SafeSport) to take their training before they get into the thick of their high school seasons and before school starts in September. This will also prevent coaches and directors from losing access to certain administrative abilities in Sports Engine if it is not done on time.
SafeSport is a YEARLY requirement. Every few years, you will be prompted to take the extended "core" training session. Other years, you will
only be required to take a refresher course to meet your requirements.
To find SafeSport training, log in to your Sports Engine account.
