Education
The Club is committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all participants. Our Safeguarding education program provides training to all — coaches, staff, players, parents, and healthcare professionals—ensuring everyone is informed, prepared, and empowered to recognize, prevent, and report abuse. Learn more about our approach to safeguarding education by visiting the resources linked below.
Coaching Boys Into Men Program
The Club is proud to facilitate Coaching Boys Into Men, an evidence-based program from Futures Without Violence that equips coaches to lead discussions with male athletes on respectful behavior, healthy relationships, and preventing harassment and abuse. Short, impactful lessons are delivered throughout the season, reinforcing the importance of accountability and character on and off the field.
Customized Training & Education for Club Participants
We are facilitate and support technical staff in culture-setting sessions in preseason and throughout the year. We have provided education and training to players and staff on a variety of topics customized for their team’s needs.
In recognition of the high-pressure environment of professional sport, the Club also contracts with mental health providers to provide regular group and individual mental health sessions for our players.
U.S Center for Safe Sport Mandatory and Audience-Specific Trainings
U.S. Center for SafeSport’s SafeSport® Trained Curriculum: Adult participants at the Club are required by federal law and national policy to complete annual abuse prevention training through the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Learn more about the Center’s curriculum on their website or in the Club’s Training Policy.
If you are required to take the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s training as part of your role at the Rapids or a Rapids affiliate, please contact your organization for access instructions.
U.S. Center for SafeSport’s Audience-Specific Trainings: The Club also provides audience-specific abuse prevention and response training to minor players, their parents, and healthcare professionals. You can read more about these audience-specific trainings offered by the U.S. Center for SafeSport on the Center’s website and in the Club’s Training Policy.