Maintaining Professional Boundaries While Coaching

Maintaining appropriate boundaries is a crucial element of any relationship, be it with friends, family, coworkers, or clients. However, determining where those boundaries should be drawn and enforcing them can be easier said than done. This training explores what constitutes boundary invasion as it pertains to professional adult/child coaching relationships. Topics that will be discussed include boundary behavior, differences between boundary invasion and grooming, how to address common problems, and how to report concerns. The session ends by stressing the importance of individual policies and procedures as they relate to boundary invasion issues.

While this workshop was specifically designed with school coaches and students in mind, many elements can be universally applied to anyone who works in a professional coaching capacity with children.

Steve Bridge, Presenter 

Steve came to Clear Risk Solutions in 2005 after a 39 year career in education as a teacher, coach, building administrator, and athletic director, and is also a certified Advanced Instructor in Right Response. He is active with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association (NIAAA) and is on their National Leadership Training Faculty. Steve is also active with the Washington State Athletic Administration Association and currently serves on their Executive Board. He was elected to the State Athletic Directors Hall of Fame in 2007, and continues to serve as a presenter at their state conference. He presents for Clear Risk Solutions on a variety of topics including coaching, boundaries, bullying, and more.