--- title: Safeguarding Solution | Teamworks description: Safeguarding best practices and thought leadership from Premier League, Championship, and MLS clubs. --- ![Teamworks-Logo_White_Horizontal-500](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/Teamworks-Logo_White_Horizontal-500.png?width=200&height=75&name=Teamworks-Logo_White_Horizontal-500.png "Teamworks-Logo_White_Horizontal-500") # Safeguarding in Sports  Create a healthier culture and a more open environment for your organisation # The Importance of Safeguarding Safeguarding in sport is the system by which organizations create a safe environment for children and adults to train and compete. Today, it's a must-have, especially when working with young athletes. Below, you'll find safeguarding best practices and thought leadership from Premier League, Championship, and MLS clubs. Learn how these elite organisations keep parents informed and enable their staff with the necessary controls to effectively protect young players. "We wanted to get away from WhatsApp where there's no history. If a member of staff had inappropriate communication with a young person, we would have no oversight of that. With Teamworks Hub, we can check those things directly." ![Wolverhampton_Wanderers](https://explore.teamworks.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/Wolverhampton_Wanderers.png) Safeguarding Manager, Wolverhampton Wolves Jonathan Redhead Video player - PSN-webinar-thumb - Click to play video WEBINAR ## **How to Run a Successful Elite Academy ** Topics include challenges and strategies for safeguarding, providing holistic player care including mental health, and effectively communicating with today's youth. Presented by PSN, featuring:  - Neil Hunter - Norwich City F.C. - Paul Metheringham - Bristol City F.C. - Ryan Brooks - New York Red Bull ...and more!   SPORTS PRO MEDIA ### How New York Red Bulls and Bristol City Streamline their Academy Operations [READ](https://www.sportspromedia.com/insights/teamworks-hub-southampton-bristol-city-ny-red-bulls-academy-operations/?zephr_sso_ott=UdE4LG) [![NYRB (1)](https://explore.teamworks.com/hubfs/NYRB%20(1).jpg)](https://www.sportspromedia.com/insights/teamworks-hub-southampton-bristol-city-ny-red-bulls-academy-operations/?zephr_sso_ott=UdE4LG) CASE STUDY #### Nashville SC: Keeping Players Safe & Parents Informed [READ](https://www.teamworks.com/blog/nashville-sc-case-study) [![Nashville-SC-image](https://explore.teamworks.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/Nashville-SC-image.jpg)](https://www.teamworks.com/blog/nashville-sc-case-study) ## case study Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.  How Wolves Protects Players & Ensures Compliance [LEARN MORE ->](https://www.teamworks.com/blog/wolves-fc) ![Wolverhampton_Wanderers](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/Wolverhampton_Wanderers.png?width=300&name=Wolverhampton_Wanderers.png "Wolverhampton_Wanderers") "WhatsApp would have people’s personal numbers, where coaches could be directly contacted or get directly in contact with players.” ![Bristol_City_crest.svg (1)](https://explore.teamworks.com/hubfs/Bristol_City_crest.svg%20(1).png) Academy Head of Operations, Bristol City F.C. Paul Metheringham Since we are dealing with minors, I want parents to be able to see everything, so their (Teamworks Hub) accounts are linked to their parents. They have the same login, they see everything that the players see, so everything is out in the open, nothing is private. ![Nashville_SC_logo](https://explore.teamworks.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/Nashville_SC_logo.png) Academy Administrator, Nashville SC Valentina Galvis Gallego We utilise the files section in Hub to provide parents and players an array of resources. We found this beneficial as now players and parents have a place to go to find out more information or to download resources to support their son on their journey through the academy." ![Queens_Park_Rangers_crest.svg](https://explore.teamworks.com/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/Queens_Park_Rangers_crest.svg.png) Head of Academy Education & Player Care, QPR Stephen Quinn ![safeguarding-mobile](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/safeguarding-mobile.png?width=250&height=465&name=safeguarding-mobile.png "safeguarding-mobile") ![Teamworks Logo](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand%20Logos/Teamworks%20Logos/Teamworks-Logo_Black_Horizontal-1.png?width=200&height=75&name=Teamworks-Logo_Black_Horizontal-1.png "Teamworks Logo") # Your Safeguarding Solution Teamworks provides sports clubs with a streamlined, centralized hub for safeguarding procedures, processes, and systems to protect players and ensure compliance. - Full visibility, accountability, and transparency - Easy access to safeguarding content - Minors linked to a guardian - Secure platform for private information # Popular Features **![messaging](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/messaging.png?width=40&height=27&name=messaging.png)** **Messaging** One centralized platform where staff have total control and access to all conversations.  **![people](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/people.png?width=40&height=51&name=people.png)** **Profiles** Each profile is linked to a guardian so that parents and staff can rest assure that children are taken care of. **![Folder](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/Folder.png?width=40&height=35&name=Folder.png)** **Files & Links** Easy and direct access to all safeguarding files and websites that need to be top of mind, such as Bullying guideline, Safeguarding policies, and notices. **![security](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/security.png?width=40&height=46&name=security.png)** **Security & Permissions** Protecting sensitive data is crucial. With Teamworks, confidential files are safely stored and protected with military-grade security and robust permissions.  **![anon-report](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/anon-report.png?width=40&height=40&name=anon-report.png)** **Anonymous Surveys & Submissions** Provide your staff with the right tools to collect data in a simple and effective way, improving players and staff’s experience at the club. Give your players a safe space to share their thoughts and feelings, allowing you to action them in a timely manner.  Players can submit their concern anonymously at anytime, giving your staff greater visibility into player wellbeing. **![pin-location-1](https://explore.teamworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/Safeguarding/pin-location-1.png?width=40&height=40&name=pin-location-1.png)** **Check-ins (Coming Soon!)** An automated solution to collect attendance at mandatory or optional events taking place inside and outside the club. # Get a Demo Want to see how Teamworks can help your organization keep your players safe and improve their experience? Complete the form below to schedule a demo. © 2023 Teamworks All rights reserved [Privacy Policy](https://www.teamworks.com/privacy-policy) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=6738305&fmt=gif)