U.S. Center for SafeSport
Coverage of U.S. Center for SafeSport in the Nexus archive.
- Softball coach accused of sexually abusing minor for the past 7 years
Jason Rockhold, a youth travel softball coach, was arrested in Woodford County, Illinois, and faces charges including criminal sexual assault and possession of criminal sexual abuse material. He has been temporarily suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and is scheduled for a court date on August 7.
- Softball coach accused of sexually abusing minor for the past 7 years
A youth travel softball coach, Jason Rockhold, was arrested in Woodford County, Ill., after allegations of sexual offenses against a minor over the past seven years. He faces charges including criminal sexual assault and possession of abuse material, with a court date scheduled for Aug. 7. The U.S. Center for SafeSport has temporarily suspended him due to misconduct allegations.
- Softball coach accused of sexually abusing minor for the past 7 years
Jason Rockhold, a youth travel softball coach, was arrested and faces multiple charges including criminal sexual assault and grooming after allegations of abuse against a minor over seven years. He is the head coach of a 16U team listed with USSSA Fastpitch and has been temporarily suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. His court date is scheduled for August 7.
- Police investigation allegations of player misconduct at Austin FC developmental youth academy
Police are investigating allegations of 'youth-on-youth' misconduct among players at Austin FC's developmental youth academy, leading to expulsions and suspended team activities. The academy reported the allegations to authorities in December 2025 and confirmed ongoing cooperation with law enforcement, which is not disclosing details due to the juvenile involvement.
- SafeSport Center to begin publicizing names of people who go on its banned list
The U.S. Center for SafeSport will begin publicly announcing names of individuals added to its disciplinary database to increase transparency and deter sex abuse in Olympic sports. Weekly updates will include cases resolved through arbitration, with notifications sent to national governing bodies, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and media. The database lists people banned or restricted from Olympic and Paralympic sports at all levels.