Resources & Tools
Downloadable guides, templates, and external resources for coaches, parents, athletes, and administrators. All free. All practical. All grounded in Coach Winn's 44 years of experience.
Downloadable Tools
Coach's Bullying Warning Signs Guide
CoachesA comprehensive guide for coaches: warning signs, intervention strategies, and team culture frameworks.
Incident Documentation Form
Coaches & AdminsA structured form for documenting bullying incidents with date, time, witnesses, and actions taken. Protects coaches and organizations.
Bystander Activation Framework
CoachesA printable framework for coaches to build bystander intervention culture in their program.
Parent's Bullying Response Guide
ParentsA step-by-step guide for parents on recognizing warning signs, starting conversations, and escalating when necessary.
Bullying Prevention Policy Template
AdministratorsA customizable policy template for parks & rec departments, municipalities, and youth sports organizations.
Incident Response Protocol
AdministratorsA documentation checklist for administrators to track coach training completion and policy acknowledgment.
Athlete Pledge Card
AthletesA wallet-sized pledge card athletes sign committing to be an upstander, not a bystander. Great for team culture building.
Conversation Starter Cards
Coaches & ParentsPrintable cards with age-appropriate prompts for coaches and parents to open conversations about bullying with young athletes.
All downloadable tools are free. No email required. Coach Winn believes resources should be accessible to everyone.
Go Deeper in the Academy
These chapters directly address bullying prevention and safe culture building
Seeing the full picture — recognizing what's really happening in your program
Creating physical and emotional safety for every athlete
Setting and enforcing clear behavioral boundaries
Knowing when and how to call a stop to harmful behavior
Cultural competence and inclusive team environments
Handling difficult conversations with athletes and parents
Trusted External Resources
StopBullying.gov
GovernmentThe federal government's official resource for bullying prevention, including state laws and reporting tools.
PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center
NonprofitResearch, toolkits, and awareness campaign resources for schools and youth organizations.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis SupportFree, 24/7 crisis support via text. Text HOME to 741741.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis SupportCall or text 988 for free, confidential support for people in distress.
National PTA
ParentsParent resources on bullying prevention, including guides for talking with schools and coaches.
Positive Coaching Alliance
CoachesResearch-backed resources for coaches on building positive team cultures and athlete development.
If a Child Is in Immediate Danger
Do not wait. Contact school administration, law enforcement, or call 911.
Train Your Entire Organization
The Youth Sports Toolkit Academy offers organizational licensing for parks & rec departments, municipalities, and youth sports organizations. Train all your coaches with consistent, certified curriculum — including full bullying prevention coverage.