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False Security

Background checks are essential but must be paired with screening, training, supervision, policies, and reporting to protect young athletes.

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of NAYS

As long as recreation agencies conduct background checks on volunteer coaches, participants are perfectly safe, right?

Baloney!

That’s like saying plugging a flat tire will make it usable for another 5,000 miles. Maybe--but don’t count on it.