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 Keeping Youth Athletes Safe in a Virtual World During COVID-19 SafeSport tapped its experts to develop recommendations for coaches, parents and young 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 Volleyball Injuries and Prevention Softball Injuries and Prevention Soccer Injuries and Prevention Lacrosse Injuries and Prevention Hockey Injuries and Prevention Football 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. 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 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 Concussion Protocol Explained: How Does It Work? Why is Rest Important After a Concussion? 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 Recognizing the Symptoms of a Concussion As a coach or parent, do you know the signs that indicate that a player has been concussed? 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 Concussion Myths Parents and Athletes Should Know It’s important to educate both athletes and parents about the facts 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. View More More Safety Articles More Safety Articles