Richard,

A "mandated reporter" is anyone in the medical profession or teaching profession. They are required to report any suspected abuse to the proper authorities. (There may be other professions that also require this - I'm unsure)

I would think this would be a good requirement to become a bronze certified coach. And if you are a certified coach and shove anyone, whether it be your own kid or a kid you coach, that certification should be taken away. I am not a coach so therefore, have not taken the certification class but isn't abuse covered?

I agree Richard, that until all of us parents and coaches stand up against those who choose to act like this, nothing will change.