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Arrests of 2 B-N cheer coaches stir questions about youth sports oversight — Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels

Experts Warn Youth Sports Coaching Background Check Crisis

Did you know that 3 out of 10 scouts from state programs have never completed a background check? The youth sports coaching background check crisis is the widespread failure to vet coaches, leaving children exposed to misconduct and unsafe practices. The State of Youth Sports Coaching After Recent Arrests When

‘Random people coaching on the field’: Barely half of NORD youth sports coaches were vetted last year, OIG says — Photo by Ah

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Warns Parents About Missing Youth Sports Coaching Vetting

48% of NORD youth coaches were not vetted last year, leaving thousands of children unprotected. This shortfall surfaced in a recent audit that highlighted gaps in background screening across the league. Parents can act now by demanding proof of a coach’s clearance before the season begins. Why Youth Sports