1,300 Children Now Covered Through CoachGuard Verification

With half term wrapping up, over 1,300 children are now covered through clubs that have signed up to become CoachGuard verified.

That is 1,300 children whose parents can see clearer information around qualifications, safeguarding standards, and the people leading sessions.

We are particularly encouraged that many of the clubs signing up are smaller, grassroots organisations. It shows that transparency is not about size, it is about standards.

We also experienced our first real pushback this week, from a club aligned to a national division sport. The view shared was that there was no need to proactively share safeguarding or qualification information, as parents could simply ask.

That response did not sit comfortably.

Parents should not have to dig for basic information about who is leading sessions with their children. Visibility should be normal, not optional.

Perhaps it was a misunderstanding. Perhaps it was resistance to change. Either way, the principle remains the same.

We will continue promoting clearer standards, greater transparency, and better visibility, not only for the safety of children, but so parents are not paying for coaching delivered by individuals who may not be appropriately qualified for the role they are undertaking.

We are always open to connecting with coaches and clubs who want to understand what we are doing and how simple it is to be part of it.