Giving to NCSS

They call you coach. Their parents call you accountable.

Participation in youth sports is widespread in American culture. While involvement in such activities promotes physical fitness, it also leads to a risk of injury. We must do something to save these children who are putting their bodies and even lives at risk for the fun and enjoyment of athletics. The thing to remember is this: Most sports injuries and deaths are preventable. With the NCSS PREPARE course, we can prevent injuries and help save lives. Your financial support will help NCSS both maintain and continuously update the PREPARE course, as well as expand the program to reach more coaches across the country.

NCSS welcomes corporate, organizational and individual support to further the mission of our organization. There are numerous ways to support sports safety through NCSS.

The most common ways to give are:

  • Outright Gifts — Cash, Stocks, bonds, or tangible personal property
  • Online donations — Donate online through the safe and secure NCSS website from the convenience of your home.

Also available are other investment opportunities:

  • Maintenance of the PREPARE program
  • Elevate Awareness of Sports Safety/Market the PREPARE course
  • Coaches’ Registry and Electronic Health Record
  • Establish and Maintain an Endowment
  • Clinical Research




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National Coaches Registry

Fair Warning

In 1982, a catastrophically injured high school football player at West Seattle (Wash.) High School was awarded $6.3 million when the school district was found liable for the injury. The athlete, Chris Thompson, was not warned about the dangers of lowering his head during a tackle. This now-famous case shook the athletic world.
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Ice Or Heat - "Which Should I Apply?"

Applying cold or heat for conditions involving the muscles or joints has been used for centuries. These temperature applications have been available without a prescription since early man ventured up and over snow-capped mountains and slipped down into soothing natural hot springs. Cold/ice and heat applications are also used today as standard medical treatments throughout the world. However, since they are obviously opposites, when are they best used? And when could they cause problems rather than be helpful?
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The Coach's First Aid Kit

Every coach should be prepared to handle emergency situations during practice or at games. It is essential that coaches have at least one fully stocked first aid kit on hand whenever athletes are playing
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