8/26/2024
When we protect our athletes, we protect Squash.
Full of hard shots and unbelievable dives, squash players need power runs and quick recovery to dominate their opponent. Whether playing at the elite level or in the local gym, squash players must know how to warm the ball up, spin racquets for the serve, and watch the ball fly during rallies. Above all, squash players hope to hit that drop shot, keep the serve, and avoid infractions. When we protect our squash players, we keep this sport safe and healthy for all.
Courage First Athlete Helpline
Use this resource if you are in need of confidential emotional support, crisis intervention, informational athlete-focused resources, and guidance related to concerns about any type of abuse.
The Courage First Athlete Helpline is a no-cost call and text service for anyone in need. +1 888-279-1026
Common Squash Safeguarding Concerns
Abuse and misconduct can happen in all sports, at every level of play. Squash has some specific vulnerabilities, such as:
- Squash can include frequent travel, and a variety of venues are used for practice and competition. It can be difficult to identify isolated and other high-risk areas at variable and unfamiliar locations.
- Close relationships can develop between athletes and coaches, and competitions result in increased amounts of one-on-one interactions. These relationships can develop while the athlete is still young because of early sport specialization, and boundaries can be blurred.
- Since squash is a technical sport, there can be internal and external pressures for improvement and perfectionism that may leave the athlete emotionally vulnerable, especially when receiving criticism.
What’s the difference between tough coaching & abuse?
The Coach Athlete Relationship Dynamics Diagrams below can be used as a gut check; consider the conduct you experience and observe in your sporting community, and discern whether what is occurring aligns with a caring and supportive coach-athlete relationship. For athletes who have unhealthy relationship dynamics with their coaches, inappropriate behavior can be subtle and difficult to discern. Awareness and prevention of these patterns of power and control help keep everyone safe.
Current Events
Unfortunately, news articles chronicling misconduct in sport and unhealthy coach-athlete dynamics are frequent and widespread. Abuse in sport has been occurring for decades, and the public is now becoming aware of these hidden situations as more and more survivors bravely disclose and report misconduct they have experienced. #WeRideTogether is committed to increasing awareness and continually updating this compiled list of current events on the topic of sexual abuse in sport. Sexual misconduct is happening across all sports, at all levels, internationally.
11/2/2026
Meta Is Refusing to Remove AI-Generated Videos of Coaches Inappropriately Touching Young Athletes When Users Report Them
11/2/2026
Coach who sent teen 'inappropriate' Facebook messages banned from working with kids
10/29/2026
NCAA takes aim at online abusers threatening student-athletes through newly established Bad Actor Program
10/29/2026
Former McKinney ISD athletic trainer sentenced to 5 years for sexually assaulting student, prosecutors say
10/28/2026
Coach sentenced to 26 years for sexual assault of 12-year-old
10/22/2026
Athletic director arrested on alleged child sexual abuse charges, officers say
10/19/2026
Officials to reinstate some Penn Wood High School teams amid investigation
Squash Resources
Below are resources related to Physical Safety, Safeguarding, Governing Bodies, and Coaching within Squash.
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Conduct | US Squash
Governing Bodies
Gain an understanding of the squash code of conduct and practicing proper etiquette.
Crash Course: Concussion Education
Physical Safety
Learn about the prevention and treatment of concussions.
Sports Injury Prevention: Racquet Sports
Physical Safety
Learn about injury prevention in racket sports.
World Squash Accredidation Directory
Safeguarding
Access a list of accredited companies, products, balls, and eyewear.
Survivor Stories
Survivors are increasingly stepping forward to bravely tell their stories. The following stories reflect the survivors’ personal experiences, as told by them, and may be triggering for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or misconduct. All information has been anonymized.
If you are a survivor interested in sharing your story and learning more about this process, please reach out to us at info@weridetogether.today.
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If you or someone you know has experienced misconduct or abuse, please access these resources for help. For additional information on confidential helplines, sexual assault reporting procedures, and mental health resources, click the button below.
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