Background Checks

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One rec league that I used to coach in over a decade ago has always background checks on coaches A second one that I still referee in just started this a few years ago.

I heard through the grapevine that the second league I am working in might start asking for background checks on officials.

IMO, I think the student-athletes have the least to worry about from officials or other predators. The student-athletes will usually be around their teammates, coaches and/or parents throughout the time they are at the gym.

If I were the school, I'd be worried about the students who are there to watch and support their teams since they run around unsupervised a lot of the time. I'd also be concerned with the spectators because ANYONE can pay money and come into the gym to watch a game.