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USA Volleyball believes that volleyball has many positive things to offer those who participate. First, and most importantly, whether one is a gifted athlete or a recreational player, volleyball is FUN! It is a lifetime sport enjoyed by players from 8 to 80. Participation in volleyball is not only good exercise, but also involves team cooperation and spirit. Athletes enjoy a wide range of physical, emotional and social benefits. Sports develop general physical fitness, and physical exertion has a documented positive mental effect. Athletes have a greater sense of self-worth, demonstrate better collaboration skills, and maintain healthier peer relationships.
Unfortunately, sports, including volleyball, can also be a high-risk environment for misconduct, including physical and sexual abuse. All forms of misconduct are intolerable and in direct conflict with the values of USA Volleyball.
Misconduct may damage an athlete's psychological well-being. Athletes who have been mistreated may experience social embarrassment, emotional turmoil, psychological scars, loss of self-esteem and negative impacts on their relationships with family, friends, and the sport. Misconduct often hurts an athlete's competitive performance and may cause enough harm for them to drop out of our sport entirely.
If you are aware of any inappropriate behavior or suspect misconduct of a sexual, physical, or abusive nature, you MUST report it. Please do not hesitate. It is everyone's responsibility to keep our athletes safe!
You may submit your complaint directly to USA Volleyball. Complaints submitted using this form will go to USA Volleyball who will send the complaint to the US Center for SafeSport AND the Region Commissioner.
To report any other form of Misconduct including Physical and Emotional misconduct (such as bullying, hazing harassment), retaliation, violations of the MAAPP, or any other violations of the SafeSport Code, you may file a concern with USA Volleyball at the following link:
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has exclusive jurisdiction over allegations of Sexual Misconduct. To report sexual misconduct, please click the following link to report directly to the U.S. Center for SafeSport:
The goal of Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies is to limit one-on-one interactions with minor athletes--interactions with minors should be observable and interruptible. Any violation of MAAPP is reportable.
The policy covers six areas:
General Forms; Not Sport Specific
All individuals associated with junior activities such as Club Directors, Club Administrators, Team Reps, Coaches, Chaperones, Trainers, Officials, and any junior Tournament Director/Site Director/On-Site Tournament Administrator/Manager must complete SafeSport training and consent to a background screening by completing and submitting the required forms. These forms must be submitted and the applicant cleared before the applicant may participate in sanctioned junior events and/or activities (a minimum of one week should be expected to complete the screening).