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Bullying in Youth Sports: Recognize the Signs. Take Action. Build Better Teammates.
BEYOND THE GAME Bullying in Youth Sports: Recognize the Signs. Take Action. Build Better Teammates. 1. Beyond the Uniform: Understanding Bullying Bullying in youth sports can take many forms, including verbal harassment, intimidation, deliberate exclusion, and cyberbullying. What may be dismissed as "just joking" can negatively affect an athlete's confidence, mental health, and love for the game. 2. Recognizing the Warning Signs Athlete Experiencing Bullying Avoids practice o