www.sportgvp.eu Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them (Project Number: 101133538). Empowering coaches to prevent and address GBV in sports Coaches significantly shape the culture of sports teams, ensuring the avoidance and proper handling of GBV. This programme is designed to provide coaches with the tools and knowledge they need to establish a polite, inclusive, and safe athletic environment. This activity will help coaches to spot GBV, build confidence with athletes, and implement preventative actions aimed at addressing negative behaviours before they become more widespread by way of a practical, discussion-based session. The coach will leave the programme more qualified to promote a zero-tolerance culture for GBV inside their teams by means of real-world case studies, role-playing exercises, and team-building activities. Structure of the activity This interactive, 90-minute workshop is divided into three sections (30 minutes each): ● Recognising and understanding GBV in sports ● Creating a culture of respect and safety intervention, and ● Response: The role of coaches Coaches will engage in small-group discussions, role-play scenarios, and guided reflections to apply these lessons in practical, real-life coaching situations. 1. Recognising and understanding GBV in sports The objective of this session is to help coaches identify different forms of GBV and understand how they manifest in sports settings. The coaches are presented with three real or hypothetical case studies illustrating different forms of GBV in sports. Examples may include a female athlete being harassed by a male teammate in the locker room; a young male athlete experiencing coercion from a senior coach; and online abuse and harassment directed at women and gender-diverse athletes. In small groups, coaches analyse their assigned case and discuss: ● What behaviours are problematic in the scenario? ● What are the potential long-term consequences for the athlete? ● How could the situation have been prevented? ● What actions should a responsible coach take in response? After 15 minutes, groups share their key takeaways with the entire workshop, and a facilitator leads a discussion on the warning signs of GBV and the responsibility of coaches in addressing it. Relevant information can be found in the present chapter of the toolkit. Guiding questions for discussion: ● How do these behaviours constitute GBV? ● What are the immediate effects on the athlete’s well-being and performance? ● What role do bystanders (teammates, fellow coaches, sports organisations) play in preventing and addressing GBV? ● What proactive steps can coaches take to foster a safe and inclusive environment? ● How can sports organisations create stronger reporting and support mechanisms?
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