SPARKS, Md. – For the last two decades, National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) and USA Lacrosse have worked together to help protect the integrity of the sport and the people who play it. That trusted partnership will continue with a new multi-year service agreement with NCSI as the Official Background Screening Services Provider of USA Lacrosse, reinforcing a shared commitment to athlete safety and organizational excellence.
Since expanding the relationship in 2018, more than 30,000 adult coaches and volunteers have been background screened by NCSI during each two-year cycle—helping USA Lacrosse create safer, more secure environments for participants at every level of the game.
“This is about raising the standard for trust across our sport,” said Will Blake, VP of Corporate Partnerships for USA Lacrosse. “In rare air, value means delivering real impact—and with NCSI as our first-ever Official Background Screener, we’re making the game safer for every athlete, coach, and family while strengthening the foundation of our community.”
“We are honored to renew our longstanding partnership with USA Lacrosse, an organization we have proudly supported since 2006,” said Kate Quattlebaum, VP Enterprise & Safety at SportsEngine/NCSI. “For decades, NCSI has been committed to advancing athlete safety, and USA Lacrosse's unwavering dedication to protecting its communities and raising the bar for safety standards makes this a natural and meaningful partnership. We are proud to continue supporting an elite organization that keeps athlete safety at the forefront of the game.”
About NCSI
The National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) is part of the SportsEngine and Versant Media family. It is a youth safety advocacy group and leading background screening provider that serves youth sports organizations and national governing bodies nationwide. Through in-depth investigations, NCSI goes beyond a standard database-only search to provide thorough screenings of individuals. NCSI’s services are trusted by thousands of sports organizations to provide training, education, and comprehensive volunteer background checks.
About USA Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is certified by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States. USA Lacrosse works to fuel the growth, enrich the experience, and field the best national teams, supporting more than 425,000 members across the country.
