ABSTRACT
For an adult, to train or coach young people can be an extremely exciting and satisfying activity. The overwhelming majority of coaches, whether volunteer or professional, train children and adolescents in full respect of their human rights. The main challenge for every coach or official involved in youth sports is to reconcile the ultimate objective of competitive sports – winning – with the need to protect children from any form of abuse, violence or exploitation. Success must not come at the expense of a negative impact on the child athlete’s dignity and integrity.
