Questions to Consider:

• Has this occurred over the course of time?
• Is there a power imbalance between the athletes? For example, is one athlete older, been on the team longer or have higher social status?
• Are there examples of humiliation, degradation, discriminatory language, or deliberate isolation from teammates?

• Has there been any harassment via social media or electronic communication such as text or email?
• Have there been any photographs taken or altered?
• Has the issue been addressed with the club owner or head coach?

• Has this instance occurred more than once?
• Have there been instances of name calling, constant screaming or offhand jokes directed at your child?
• Are basic needs, such as water bathroom breaks or medical care, ignored or denied as a means of punishment?
• Have there been times when items have been thrown at your child or other children in a way that would cause a reasonable person to be fearful?
• Are there humiliating, degrading, body shaming or discriminatory actions?

• Is your child showing signs of fear when going to practice?
• Have you noticed an increased level of sadness, a loss of interest in swimming or extreme anxiety in your child before or after practice?
• Does your child express a sense of "walking on eggshells" while they are around the coach in question?
• Has this situation been brought to the attention of the club or facility management?

What we cannot help with:

• Employment matters
• Financial matters such as club fees, meet fees, and other financial arrangements
• Competitive issues

• Team placement
• Family legal issues