It’s Not Just a Ride Home

“It’s Not Just a Ride Home” puts the viewer in the shoes of the victim of grooming, a form of sexual abuse, perpetrated by their coach. The video gives the audience insight into the short-term aftermath of experiencing trauma, encourages learning about the signs and stages of grooming, and highlights the opportunity for safe, active bystander intervention.

Roundtable Highlights

It's Not Just a Ride HomeRoundtable

Show Notes:

Caroline Culbertson hosts Dr. Tess Kilwein, Dr. Tyler Miles, and Margaret Hoelzer in unpacking the themes and topics of the survivor experience elicited in “It’s Not Just a Ride Home.” The sports psychologists, Dr. Kilwein and Dr. Miles, and Olympic medalist, Margaret Hoelzer, give education on trauma and trauma responses, aftermath and aspects of trauma in sports settings, and healing from trauma. Covering harmful dynamics in athletics, prevention strategies, and listening to and following the lead of survivors, the subject matter experts contribute language and examples that survivors, athletes, parents, coaches, providers, and sporting organizational staff can use to better understand and support survivors.

00:46 - 10:03
There's No Perfect Survivor
10:03 - 24:03
Trauma and Abuse in Sports
24:03 - 39:22
Consent and Power Imbalances
39:22 - 44:38
Financial Exploitation
44:38 - 58:32
Grooming
58:32 - 1:05:07
Aftermath of Abuse
1:05:07 - 1:15:33
Prevention Education and Intervention
IT’s Not just a ride home

Meet Our Experts

Meet the dedicated individuals supporting our mission.
Dr. Tess M. Kilwein
Dr. Tyler Miles
Margaret Hoelzer

Supporting Information and Resources

For Whom the Shame Bell Tolls
Welcoming Anger
Navigating the Labyrinth of Grief
Am I Having a Trauma Response?
Power Imbalances
Grooming, Part 1
Grooming, Part 2
Types of Abuse in Sports
We Act Together: Safe, Active Bystander Intervention
Let’s Talk About Consent
Watch the Series

Out of Bounds

Stop Asking
W.T.F. – Wait, That’s Fair?
Life Sentence

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At #WeRideTogether, we believe in creating a world where survivors are supported and empowered. Agano is just one of the many ways we strive to provide comfort and care. If you or someone you know could benefit from Agano’s comforting presence, reach out to us today. Together, we can make healing possible, one step at a time.