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 Can Coaches Help Make a Safe and Inclusive Playing Environment for Players? Get advice from youth sports coaches on how to make your organization a more safe and inclusive place for youth athletes. 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. 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 How to Set a Positive Vibe and Tone on Your Team 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. 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 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. 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 The Top 10 Reasons Players Don’t Report a Concussion Find out 10 ways to to help athletes combat a negative team concussion culture 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 View More More Safety Articles 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. Celebrating 10 Years of SafeSport with USA Hockey and NCSI Hear from Casey Jorgensen, General Counsel with USA Hockey, and the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) to discuss the decade-long partnership and its emphasis on safety in youth hockey. From the Practice Fields in Your Town to the Podium in Paris, We Support Athletes Learn how the U.S. Center for SafeSport supports athletes of all levels and abilities during the Paris Games and beyond. How Can You Help Prevent Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports? 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. Safety Essentials of USA Football’s League Excellence Program Safety Essentials of USA Football’s League Excellence Program Common Hockey Injuries and How to Prevent Them In a high velocity, contact sport such as ice hockey, injuries are bound to occur. Follow these steps to minimize the occurrence of on-ice injuries. Take Action! 5 Tips Parents Can Share with Their Teens to Stop Harmful Behavior in Sport 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. 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. 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. 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. 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