Athletes — DateDocs

College and professional athletes navigate a unique set of challenges and expectations that influence their experiences with dating, consent, and issues related to sexual misconduct. Athletes often operate within a highly competitive, high-pressure environment that prioritizes performance and success. This environment can extend to their social lives, where athletes may encounter elevated gendered expectations in their dating lives.
These expectations are highly informed by societal concepts of gender roles and norms, which in turn is reflected in their approaches to dating, consent, and even mental health.

The issues of false denials by perpetrators and false accusations are particularly sensitive within the context of athletics. False denials can perpetuate a culture of silence and impunity, discouraging victims from coming forward. Conversely, false accusations can have a devastating impact on the reputation and career of an athlete, underscoring the importance of due process and fair investigation in all cases.
The high visibility of athletes means that allegations of misconduct can lead to immediate and far-reaching consequences, regardless of the eventual outcome of investigations.

While colleges, universities, and professional sports organizations have implemented various measures, including comprehensive consent education programs these often are less impactful coming from the same authoritative figures. Consent is a crucial issue for athletes, who must navigate the complexities of sexual consent within the context of public scrutiny and the dynamics of power imbalances.
Our workshops address the specific challenges faced by athletes. We use our research to create a more discussion-based educational session where athletes can contribute to the conversation and voice concerns. Through this format, we are able to provide athletes with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complexities of relationships, consent, and personal conduct.

Workshops tailored to athletes.