Homophobia and Sport Policy Recommendations: The Foundation Position

Published on October 19th, 2011

Athletic Department non-discrimination policies should prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the department and on teams. Lesbian and bisexual athletes and coaches should be able to identify themselves if they choose to without fear of negative consequences (loss of job, scholarship, starting position; negative performance evaluation; dropped from team).

Athletic Department non-discrimination policies should prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the department and on teams. Lesbian and bisexual athletes and coaches should be able to identify themselves if they choose to without fear of negative consequences (loss of job, scholarship, starting position; negative performance evaluation; dropped from team).

Homophobia and Sport Policy Recommendations (pdf)