Players Health and RealResponse Join Forces to Boost Athlete Safety

Players Health, a leading provider of athlete safety and insurance solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with RealResponse, a web-based platform that allows athletes to anonymously report improper conduct through confidential dialogue. This collaboration aims to implement an innovative reporting platform that will benefit over five million athletes, leagues, and organizations within the Players Health youth sports insurance ecosystem.

The partnership will integrate RealResponse’s multi-channel communication technology into Players Health's existing services, which include sports-centric insurance, education, training, and compliance. This integration will allow children, parents, guardians, and coaches to provide feedback, ask questions, and access resources anonymously and in real-time. RealResponse has already proven effective in facilitating rapid communication across amateur athletics, offering real-time anonymous visibility into critical situations, and providing timely support for mental health needs.

“Everything we do is centered around creating the safest and most accessible environments for amateur athletes to play the sports they love. RealResponse’s integration into our growing community allows us to provide our clients with the protected and secure communication tools needed to achieve clarity when investigating incidents,” said Tyrre Burks, CEO & Founder of Players Health. “This partnership creates a crucial framework for our clients to manage risk effectively and act promptly on valuable feedback.”

As part of this partnership, Players Health will become a preferred insurance, health, and safety provider for RealResponse. This ensures that youth sports organizations have access to comprehensive coverage alongside innovative reporting solutions. Conversely, RealResponse will serve as a preferred feedback and anonymous reporting platform for Players Health. This alignment aims to enhance the resources available to organizations, fostering a culture of safety and accountability across the youth sports ecosystem.

David Chadwick, Founder and CEO of RealResponse, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, “Players Health and RealResponse are committed to empowering amateur sports and educational institutions with innovative technological solutions that resonate with today's youth. By utilizing preferred communication channels—such as text, QR codes, and WhatsApp—we're taking significant strides to prevent abuse and misconduct. Our advanced, seamless auto-routing capabilities streamline administrative processes, making it easier for organizations to uphold safety standards while supporting Players Health’s expanding network of clients.”

This partnership between Players Health and RealResponse marks a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young athletes. By combining their expertise and resources, these two organizations are setting a new standard for risk management and communication within youth sports, ultimately creating a safer environment for athletes to thrive.