Week 3 of National Cheer Safety Month is Athlete Protection Week! #NCSM In addition to preventing physical injury, this includes the prevention, identification, and proper reporting of bullying, hazing, physical and emotional misconduct and sexual abuse. USA Cheer requires that all USA Cheer members complete either the coach or athlete version of the Athlete Protection Course as part of membership. In addition, a version of the course is made available for all parents and caregivers. Athlete Protection Resources: • USA Cheer Athlete Protection Courses: Coaches and Club Owners, Parents and Caregivers, Athletes • Safe Sport Resources – USA Cheer: USA Cheer Safe Sport Code, Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) • NFHS Courses: Protecting Students from Abuse, Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behavior (nfhslearn.com), Hazing Prevention for Students Course (nfhslearn.com) Visit usacheer.org/ncsm to learn how to do YOUR part in Athlete Protection and find direct links to an...