Safety Keeping kids safe is a top priority and fundamental piece of our mission to get more kids involved in sports. National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) is a youth safety advocacy group and leading background screening provider that serves youth sports and civic organizations and national governing bodies across the country. Read NCSI stories Presented by How to Know when It’s Time to Cancel Practice Dr. Michele LaBot is offering guidance for coaches who are questioning when it's time to cancel practice, or to move it inside. Sport injury and prevention guidesThe National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) seeks to train and educate coaches, educators and family members to ensure that young people participate in a safe environment so they get all of the benefits associated with youth sports. Read more by NCYS Football Injuries and Prevention Lacrosse Injuries and Prevention Hockey Injuries and Prevention Soccer Injuries and Prevention Softball Injuries and Prevention Volleyball Injuries and Prevention Basketball Injuries and Prevention Baseball Injuries and Prevention Building a safer future for youth sportsPromote abuse-free sport settings with these resources and articles for parents and athletes from the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Preventing Bullying in Youth Sports: From Starting Conversations to Setting Expectations, Parents Play an Important Role 5 Tips to Make Overnight Sports Camp Safer for Teen Athletes Overnight sports camps build skills and team culture—understand how to keep your teen safe while they're away. The SafeSport Summer Playbook: Your Guide to Promoting Wellness & Safety in Youth Sports & Activities Explore free SafeSport resources to help you promote safety and wellness this summer in youth sports programs and activities. Empower Your Family & Protect Your Kids in Sport: Tips for Parents & Guardians Learn how to talk your kids and teens about preventing abuse in sport. Explore our three tips for parents and guardians. When It Comes to Bullying, Coaches Are Positioned to Protect Athletes Coaches, learn how you can stay aware of bullying behavior, respond to it, and promote a team environment of inclusivity and belonging. Safer Sport for Kids Starts with Educated, Knowledgeable Parents and Guardians Help your child succeed on and off the field, mat or rink—learn about the types of abuse and misconduct that can occur in sport. View more Get the Gold Standard of Background Checks Protect your athletes, families, and organization with industry-leading background checks from the National Center for Safety Initiatives Protect your athletes Concussion care and prevention Common Signs and Symptoms of Concussions To reduce the likelihood of players lying so they can stay in the game, be sure to emphasize the importance of honesty and how the number one priority is their long-term safety. What is Post Concussion Syndrome? Reducing Liability for Concussion-Related Lawsuits: Document Your Training and Education What actions can an organization take to reduce their liability? Kids Don’t Know About Concussion Good Sleep Quality Helps Youth Concussion Recovery Getting a good night's sleep after a sports-related concussion might lead to a shorter recovery time in adolescents Heads Up: Concussion Stats Reveal Surprising Numbers Study shows about 300,000 youth athletes suffer concussions each year View More More Safety Articles Risk Management Solutions Become Essential for Youth Sports Organizations Now more than ever sports organizations need to have a 360-degree view of their athletes’ and volunteers’ health status for data-driven decision-making Safety Essentials of USA Football’s League Excellence Program Safety Essentials of USA Football’s League Excellence Program Kids Safety Check: What to Do Before Every Mountain Bike Ride From the brakes to the handle bars, we have everything you need to know to do a proper safety check on your family's mountain bikes. Background Screening – Your First Line of Defense Of the 60 million youth athletes throughout the United States, up to an estimated 4.8 million may be victims of sexual abuse. This is why the main priority for the Athlete Protection & Safety program at USA Lacrosse is implementing... 10 Injury Safety Tips for Parents The best defense is a great offense – for parents, that offense is being proactive in setting up your child for safety success by following these procedures: Preventing Bullying in Youth Sports: From Starting Conversations to Setting Expectations, Parents Play an Important Role Background Checks Are a Buyer-Beware Proposition Discounted screenings often ignore local databases that can be costly to mine for information Mental Health Month Travel Tips It’s a great time to remember how important mental health is and to remind yourself of ways to prioritize yours and your family’s. 5 Things Every Parent Should Know Before Their Child Joins a Sport These 5 tips help parents set their child up for a safe, fun, and successful first experience in sport The Problem with Taylor Swift Make sure your organization isn't cutting corners on background screenings. New Things You Need to Know about Concussions in Youth Sport Newer research shows that some prior recommendations, including prolonged periods of rest, were not helpful for recovery from concussions. Why We Need Whistleblowers in Sport People who report suspicious behavior, often referred to as whistleblowers, play a vital role in our ability to maintain safe and fair sport environments. More Safety Articles