Background Check Fundamentals for Youth Sports Organizations
Background checks are essential for knowing who's interacting with your young athletes. But just because they're essential doesn't mean they have to be complicated!
Join our live, interactive session where youth sports safety experts share proven strategies to make background checks effective, efficient, and surprisingly simple. Discover how to transform background checks from a paperwork burden into a cornerstone of program excellence that parents and coaches will appreciate.
What You'll Learn:
- The who, what, and why of background checks in youth sports
- The different types of background checks, and how to evaluate them for your organization
- Methods to make background checks easy to manage
- How leading sports organizations are approaching safety
Register now to join this essential session and help athletes, coaches, and parents thrive!
Meet the Experts
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Kristen Hamill
Recreation Coordinator
Town of Wellington Parks and Recreation
Kristen brings 20 years of recreation experience, including managing community centers, events, sports complexes, and before/after school programs. Now at Wellington Parks and Recreation, she oversees sports, events, and seasonal staff. Her passion is providing the best experiences possible for community members to have fun and enjoy themselves.

Emma Adams
Recreation Coordinator
Town of Wellington Parks and Recreation
Emma coordinates recreation programs for Wellington, drawing on her background in event planning and outdoor activities. She's passionate about inclusive recreation, creating accessible opportunities for all ages and abilities, and has expanded adaptive programs while strengthening community connections.

Blake Benavides
Athletics Supervisor
City of Grapevine
Blake has worked in the City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Department for six years, holding supervisory roles across multiple divisions. He started in Aquatic Operations, transitioned to large-scale event management, and now oversee Athletics, including a robust baseball and softball program. Drawing from his experience in event logistics, risk management, and community engagement, he has helped prioritize summer operational needs while streamlining compliance and administrative tasks.
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