ATHLETE SAFETY & PROTECTION

Premier Athletics takes the safety and well-being of its athletes very seriously. It is important for everyone participating in all sports but specifically cheerleading, dance, or gymnastics to understand that everyone plays a role in athlete safety, this includes but is not limited to you the parents, the athletes, Premier Athletics coaches, and staff. Below are resources to provide education and information on how you can be involved in athlete safety.


If there are allegations that Law Enforcement needs to be aware of, we encourage you to contact Law Enforcement directly. However, if you are not comfortable contacting law enforcement directly, we contract our compliance services to a national third-party compliance provider The Sports Compliance Company. The Sports Compliance Company provides an independent hotline for athletes, families, and staff to confidently report ethics or misconduct concerns. You can reach a representative 24/7/365 by phone, text, or web chat. 1-800-879-SAFE www.sportscompliance.com

U.S. CENTER FOR SAFESPORT PARENT & ATHLETE COURSES

USA Cheer Resources

United States of America Cheer (All Cheerleading)

All-Star Team Coaches who works with our team athletes must be members of the USASF which include the following requirements:

  • Additional USASF Background checks through NCIS
  • SafeSport Training
  • Abide by the USASF Professional Responsibility Code
  • Professional Membership



Gymnastics Team Coaches who works with our team athletes must be members of the USAG which include the following requirements:

  • Additional USAG Background checks through NCIS
  • SafeSport Training
  • Safety and Risk Management Course
  • Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction Course
  • Professional Membership

School Team Coaches will also be AACCA certified and follow USA Cheer Guidelines
USA CHEER INFO

In addition to all of the above, all Premier Athletics employees undergo the following:

  • Independent backgrounds checks, in addition to the above
  • Training (minimum yearly)
  • Heads Up Concussion Certification
  • Most employees CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Signed Affidavit of Good Moral Character

Any person outside of the Premier Athletics organization that works directly with an athlete will also be required to have a USASF, USAG, or USA Cheer green light which includes a background check or an independent background check if not part of those organizations.