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 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: 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. Prioritizing Your Child’s Well-Being: What to Expect When Meeting with a Sport Health Professional Help Your Child Thrive This Summer: Learn How to Spot 9 Signs of a Negative Sport or Camp Environment Expand Your Understanding: Learn 6 Signs of Abuse in Sport How Coaches and Parents Can Be Allies for Officials Take Action! 5 Tips Parents Can Share with Their Teens to Stop Harmful Behavior in Sport This Winter Games, SafeSport Is United for Every Athlete, Every Moment 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 Reducing Liability for Concussion-Related Lawsuits: Document Your Training and Education What actions can an organization take to reduce their liability? Cognitive Training Could Prevent Concussions After so many years of high profile news around concussions it is encouraging to see scientific evidence about reducing the risk of head impacts in ice hockey. Heads Up: Concussion Stats Reveal Surprising Numbers Study shows about 300,000 youth athletes suffer concussions each year What is Post Concussion Syndrome? Returning to Play After a Concussion Coaches should also give information to the parents regarding the signs and symptoms of concussion so they can monitor their child at home. Returning to Learning After a Concussion 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 Take Action! 5 Tips Parents Can Share with Their Teens to Stop Harmful Behavior in Sport Preventing Bullying in Youth Sports: From Starting Conversations to Setting Expectations, Parents Play an Important Role 9 Safety Tips To Ensure Emotional and Physical Safety of Players Here are 9 simple tips for ensuring that your players are emotionally and physically safe in their sport. NFL’s “Play Smart. Play Safe.” Aims To Improve Player Safety At All Levels The Future of Safety Hear experts from USA Lacrosse, USA Artistic Swimming, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport discuss the future of youth athlete safety and how all of us can make a difference. Baseball Safety: Keeping Kids Safe and Not Out Just like winning takes a full team effort, baseball safety needs players, coaches, officials, and families all working together to keep kids safe. Why a Youth Sports Safety Program is Important Learn how NCYS is bringing together best-in-class resources needed to keep our children safe so they can get active and stay healthy and safe. 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. The Problem with Taylor Swift Make sure your organization isn't cutting corners on background screenings. The Importance of Water Safety in Sports Explore how youth sports can prioritize water safety with TeamUnify, a SportsEngine product, ensuring every child can make a splash safely. Sports Injury Prevention: Top 3 Youth Sports Safety Tips April is Youth Sports Safety Month, and fewer things are more important to sports families than keeping their athletes safe. More Safety Articles