Psychological Safety in Competitive Sports

Swimming is a human activity in which people find, realize, and further develop their individual potential. At best, competitive swimming provides opportunities for personal excellence. At Wisconsin Swimming, we strive to provide all of our members pathways to excellence in and out of the pool. We aim to champion an inclusive and collaborative swim community with FAST Values (Fun, Achievement, Safe/Inclusive, Teamwork).

One way is to create an environment that represents our FAST values is to foster psychological safety. In competitive sport, psychological safety is defined as a climate in which people are comfortable expressing themselves. It is a climate where people feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, and be themselves without fear of embarrassment or punishment.

Sport environments that are psychologically safe, are typically characterized by trust and support. Both trust and support are also crucial for both high performance. Watch our webnars below to find out more.

Psychosocial Safety in Competitive Sports

At Wisconsin Swimming, we aim to ensure a safe, supportive, and fun environment for every athlete. This webinar will highlight how psychosocial safety is at the core of competitive swimming, and how coaches, parents, athletes, and officials can work together to create an environment that fosters safety and performance excellence.

Preparing Your Child for a Swim Meet: Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment

Parents play a vital role in shaping the swim meet experience. This parent-focused webinar will offer tools and strategies to help you prepare your child for competition while prioritizing their psychological safety and enjoyment of the sport. Learn how to support your swimmer before, during, and after a meet in ways that promote confidence, resilience, and long-term love for swimming.