Wejo those weren't the SafeSport guidelines. Those were guidelines for preventing sexual abuse put out by Champion Women.
You can read USATF's policies here:
https://www.usatf.org/safesport/safesport-handbookAll NGBs are required to adopt certain "Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies" that the Center for SafeSport put out, these are contained in our SafeSport Handbook.
One on one digital communication with _minor_ athletes is prohibited, you can read the details via the link above. You need to copy a parent/guardian or other applicable adult (that might be like a coach or administrator in your club).
SafeSport only applies to organizations under the USOPC's umbrella, it does not apply to high schools or colleges or other professional sports leagues.