FOR ATHLETES & FAMILIESYou shouldn't have to choosebetween silence and a scene.
Something happened with a coach, a teammate, or the program, and you don't know if speaking up puts your spot at risk. There's a safer middle path than staying quiet or going public, and it starts with one confidential conversation.
WHAT WE UNDERSTAND
You just want to knowwhat happens if you say something.
Before you ever raise a concern, you deserve to understand the process: what's confidential, what it costs, and what actually happens next, so the decision to speak up is yours, made with full information, not out of fear.
Will this hurt my standing on the team?
Do I even need a lawyer for this?
What actually happens if I start this?
Will this become public?
A SAFE FIRST STEP
Start quiet.Escalate only if you need to.
Most people don't need a formal case on day one. Our Ombuds path is a confidential, early conversation, before anything becomes official, before anyone else has to know.
Ombuds
A confidential, informal first step to be heard and get guidance: nothing is filed, nothing becomes official, unless you choose to take it further.
Mediation
If both sides are ready to talk it through, a mediator helps you reach a resolution together, private, and without a courtroom.
Arbitration
When you need a final, binding decision from a qualified neutral, this path gets you a real answer without years in court.
"I just want to know what happens if I say something, before I actually have to say it."
The things you'reprobably wondering.
"Will this hurt my standing on the team if I speak up?"
Our Ombuds path is confidential and happens before anything is official: see how it works on the Ombuds page.
"Do I need a lawyer to do this?"
Not to start. Plain-language answers, no jargon, are on our FAQ page.
"What actually happens if I begin this process?"
Take our short guide at Submit Confidential Inquiry : it shows you what to expect before you're committed to anything.
You don't have to knowthe right words yet.
Answer a few short questions and we'll point you to the path that fits, or just ask us something privately first.