Whether you're a sports parent, league administrator or highschool athletic director, you don't want to have to worry about athlete safety when it comes to the adults around them, whether they're coaches, officials, or volunteers.
Background checks are a critical component of any athlete protection program. At USA Football, we believe that a thorough background check of all individuals who engage in regular contact with minor athletes is the first step toward protecting those athletes.
The welfare of young athletes should be a priority for all youth football leagues and background checks help to provide parents, athletes, volunteers and coaches with peace of mind knowing that your league is taking proactive steps toward athlete protection.
USA Football gives league administrators the ability to track both background checks and youth coach certifications on usafootball.com. Through their USA Football account, coaches and volunteers will be able to initiate their background check and complete the youth coach certification.
For organizations that are enrolled with USA Football, administrators will have access to dashboards to help you efficiently monitor the status of your coaches’ background checks and certification completions.
Our background check partner, National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI), is able to provide you with a compliant check at a very attractive price point (as low as $11.50 per coach per year for a 2-year check, with a 12 month check-up).
*Additional Upgrades & Costs: Premium Background Check $30
*Additional Upgrades & Costs: Premium Background Check $30
*For additional background screening upgrades & costs, please contact NCSI directly for more features and benefits.
USA Football's League Excellence Program is a way for your youth football organization to earn recognition for your commitment to certifying coaches and providing a safer environment for your athletes and their families. The League Excellence Program helps you set your coaches and athletes up for more development and success while receiving recognition and support from USA Football for showing dedication to growing the sport the right way.
To become part of the League Excellence Program, enroll your youth football organization and begin certifying all your coaches with USA Football.
The USA Football Affiliate Program helps youth football organizations gain more recognition as leaders in their communities and strengthens the trust among their families, coaches, and sponsors.
As an Affiliate of USA Football, your league shows your commitment to running a professionally backed, well-organized program that prioritizes excellence and safety. This elevated reputation in your community can help attract more players and families, strengthen local relationships, and position your program as the gold standard in youth football.
Get started on protecting your organization today so you can easily monitor all of your league's background screenings.