It has devastating impacts
Student athletes have enough things to worry about without having to deal with hurtful insults, racial slurs, and death threats from sports bettors.
Safety
Student athlete harassment is a safety concern. Those receiving threatening messages may experience high levels of fear that impact their daily lives.
Mental Health
Harassment brings undue stress and anxiety that can put an athlete’s mental health at risk during a critical time in their academic, athletic, and social lives.
Performance
Harassment can destroy an athlete’s confidence, impacting their ability to perform to their full potential on the field and in the classroom.
But there's something we can do about it
Explore resources to help protect our college athletes.
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