by Jesse Freitas | Mar 9, 2025 | COVID-19 Pandemic and Sports
Staying compliant with state and federal laws is a big responsibility for youth sports administrators. After all, compliance isn’t just another buzzword — it’s a crucial ingredient in the success of any youth sports program. When you have legally compliant policies...
by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | Risk Management
Supervision: It’s more than just keeping an eye on things. The need for amateur sports administrators to understand their legal responsibilities with regard to supervision and instruction can’t be stressed enough. In the arena of amateur sports, lack of supervision is...
by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | Risk Management
Injuries are a part of intramural and extramural sports and recreation programs. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, high school athletes account for 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits, and 30,000 hospitalizations each year....
by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | Risk Management
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been a groundbreaking piece of legislation since its inception in 1990, aimed at eliminating discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title II of ADA specifically mandates that all public services must be...
by Jesse Freitas | Mar 6, 2025 | COVID-19 Pandemic and Sports
Part II: Creating a Culture of Safety If a member sues your health club for gym negligence, how can you fight the case? Can you create a solid defense that will help you successfully fend off, or at least survive, a lawsuit? To explore these questions, we interviewed...
