Trainings
MAAPP
Trainings
The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s Training Team offers free, live virtual trainings for coaches and administrators within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement on the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP).
Learning Objectives
Learners who complete the training will:
- Learn about the Center and our role in ending abuse in sport
- Review their role and responsibilities according to the MAAPP
- Understand MAAPP policies, including organizational, education, and one-on-one interaction requirements
- Discuss realistic ways to implement the MAAPP
- Explore resources for preventing and responding to abuse
*Please note that this training does not replace the SafeSport® Trained Core or the annual Refresher training requirement.
Trainings
Upcoming Virtual Trainings:
Register for live, virtual MAAPP trainings for coaches and administrators. New dates will be added each quarter.
On-Demand Trainings:
Our MAAPP for Coaches and MAAPP for Administrators trainings are also available on-demand to watch at your convenience. The recordings cover the same topics and scenarios you’d experience in a live training session, but do not include opportunities for group interaction.
For Coaches
For Administrators
Resources in the videos in order of mention:
- The 2025 MAAPP Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies
- The 2024 Athlete Culture and Climate Survey
- Educational opportunities via SafeSport Courses
- U.S. Center for SafeSport Online Training Catalog
- The U.S. Center for SafeSport Code for the Olympic and Paralympic Movement
- The Center’s Report-A-Concern online misconduct reporting portal
- RAINN Hotline
Request a Training:
Want a training specific to your sport and organization? Submit a training request and a Training Manager will be in touch to help you determine your training needs. We recommend submitting your request two months in advance. Learn more about Live Trainings.
Frequently Asked Questions
This training is ideal for Adult Participants in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement (the Movement) who want to learn how the MAAPP impacts their role in sport and how to implement the policies. This training is especially useful for:
- New members to the Movement
- People who recently turned 18 and have new responsibilities as Adult Participants
- Anyone needing a refresher or information on changes to the MAAPP
No, this training does not replace your annual SafeSport® Trained Core or Refresher online course. As a reminder, all Adult Participants in the Movement who have authority over or Regular Contact with Minor Athletes must take annual training. Live trainings are available in addition to your annual online course.
Repetition and active engagement are key to understanding how to end abuse in sport. MAAPP training helps to deepen your understanding of policies and practices that keep athletes safe and reduce the risk of abuse. At each workshop, we will reinforce critical concepts, offer realistic scenarios, and answer any questions you have.
To learn more about our live trainings, please visit our Live Trainings page. You can also fill out our Request a Live Training form. Let’s start the conversation and build a training tailored to your organization’s needs. We’ll consider factors such as sport culture, audience roles and responsibilities, previous training on abuse prevention in sport, and more.
At this time, we’re prioritizing live trainings for organizations in the Movement. However, you can complete our Request a Live Training form to ask about availability. If you are interested in purchasing online courses for your sport organization, please contact our Customer Success team to learn about our courses for coaches, athletes, families, and more.