Around the world sporting codes have been engulfed in scandal with shocking revelations about the sexual abuse of young athletes by their coaches. Vulnerable young people, and their families, put their faith and trust in sporting coaches in the quest for sporting glory. Instead, many promising young athletes were betrayed by perpetrators who exploited the hold they had over their young charges. Incredibly, even after abusers have been exposed, some sporting federations have tried to minimise the compensation awarded to victims.