The easy answer to this question is to avoid putting yourself in a position where you could be accused of harassment. Some suggestions include:
• Avoid being alone in a non-public place with a player. If a player’s parent is late picking she/he from practice, do not wait in your car. Remain on the field.
• If you must drive with players in your car, (we do not encourage this) have them sit in the back seat. Avoid having a player that is not your child in the front seat with you.
• Never allow a player to stay in your room when traveling out of town. Avoid one-on-one meetings with players in your room and in all cases, keep your door open.
• Let your language set the tone. Avoid profanity, as well as demeaning or abusive language. Never use language that could be construed as discriminatory.
• Above all else, use common sense. Avoid any situation that could be misunderstood by a player or parent.