NCSI Kids Running

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
Video Screenshot

How Technology Can Reshape The Way We Look at Safety in Youth Sports 

April 30, 2020

Trish Sylvia, co-founder of NCSI shares how using today's technology can simplify and enhance safety in youth sports 
More Safety Articles 

Sport Injury and Prevention Guides

The 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

NSCI Gold Standard Promo Background

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

NSCI Gold Standard Promo Foreground

Concussion Care and Prevention

View more 

More Safety Articles

To Assess Camp Safety This Summer, Ask the Right Questions

To Assess Camp Safety This Summer, Ask the Right Questions  

March 29, 2022

Is Your Child’s Camp Safety-Ready? These 8 questions can help you gauge whether your child’s summer activity provider is well prepared to prevent and address abuse and misconduct . 
Young coach teaching kids on football field.

SportsEngine Partners with SafeSport to Expand Safety Offerings 

December 03, 2021

SportsEngine and SafeSport partner to make safety the top priority in youth sports. 
Video Screenshot

How Technology Can Reshape The Way We Look at Safety in Youth Sports 

April 30, 2020

Trish Sylvia, co-founder of NCSI shares how using today's technology can simplify and enhance safety in youth sports 
Youth athlete soccer huddle

The Safe Sport Act: How Does It Affect Me? 

July 17, 2018

Answers to the most common questions about the nation's new youth sports safety and abuse prevention requirements 
Coach_Background_Checks_in_Youth_Sports_large

Understanding Background Checks: How You Can Help Keep Children Safe 

August 30, 2017

Tips for helping your youth sports organization find a background check that meets your standards.  
shutterstock_1459048514

Keeping Youth Athletes Safe in a Virtual World During COVID-19 

May 07, 2020

SafeSport tapped its experts to develop recommendations for coaches, parents and young athletes. 
shutterstock_422979049

Four Safety Questions Youth Sports Parents Should Know The Answers To 

July 06, 2019

Most parents know to ask if a coach is background screened, but what other questions should you ask? 
Image of young man and his son playing basketball

Tips for Parents on Keeping Children Safe in Sport 

April 26, 2022

Listen to the 'Champion in Every Corner' podcast to learn how parents can stay informed and protect their children from abuse and neglect in sports. 
Girl wearing blue soccer pinny after practice and looking down at her phone

Tools to Help Parents and Coaches Keep Young Athletes Safe 

December 02, 2021

The U.S. Center for SafeSport guides parents and coaches across America on diverse athlete safety topics—like how to respond if your child discloses abuse. 
Young coach teaching kids on football field.

9 Safety Tips To Ensure Emotional and Physical Safety of Players 

May 17, 2021

Here are 9 simple tips for ensuring that your players are emotionally and physically safe in their sport. 
shutterstock_409524868

Babe Ruth League Nationally Recognized for Commitment to More Rigorous Background Checks 

August 07, 2020

Babe Ruth League won the STRIVE (Sports Teach Respect, Initiative, Values and Excellence) Organization of the Year award 
Stretching for Beginner Gymnasts : Beginning Gymnastics

Takeaways From Panel with USA Gymnastics — What Counts As Abusive Coaching 

August 13, 2021

There is often a fine line between conditioning-style punishment and abusive behavior from a coach. Hear from coaches and Olympians on tips to make sure your child is safe. 
Back view of a female soccer, football, coach in white coach shirt watching her team play at an outdoor football field

Set Your Applicants Up for Background Check Success 

November 19, 2021

A quick guide for directing your applicants to the correct place for their background check applications 
soccer1

Background Checks Are a Buyer-Beware Proposition 

March 16, 2018

Discounted screenings often ignore local databases that can be costly to mine for information 
shutterstock_345778061

Kids Safety Check: What to Do Before Every Mountain Bike Ride 

April 12, 2022

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. 
Volleyball player's back

Sports Organizations Reassessing Safety Expectations, Standards 

April 17, 2016

Gun violence has club owners and directors devising new ways to keep kids safe 
More Safety Articles