SAFE SOCCER FRAMEWORK
U.S. Soccer’s Safe Soccer Framework provides policies and procedures designed to help create an environment free from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
The framework includes:
- Participant screening
- Education and training
- Reporting procedures
- Monitoring
- Enforcement
- Abuse prevention resources
ASA participants are expected to follow all applicable U.S. Soccer, U.S. Youth Soccer, and ASA participant-safety policies.
RECOGNIZE TO RECOVER
U.S. Soccer’s Recognize to Recover is aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages. The first-of-its-kind, the program was developed with the help of medical experts to provide coaches, players, parents and referees with information, guidance and additional educational materials to improve the prevention and management of injuries.