SportsEngine, a division of NBC Sports Group, today announced the acquisition of background screening service providers, National Center for Safety Initiatives, LLC. (NCSI) and Southeastern Security Consultants, Inc. (SSCI). Combined with the current SportsEngine Verify background screening solution, these acquisitions strengthen SportsEngine's position as the leading national provider of secure background screening for youth sports organizations, parks & recreation agencies, and national sports governing bodies.
With these acquisitions, SportsEngine will offer the only background screening program endorsed by the National Council of Youth Sports, and SportsEngine will be the sole company licensed to implement its guidelines for Background Screening in Nonprofit Youth-Serving Organizations© that now serve as a national standard of care. "Providing a safe environment for athletes is a critical part of youth sports," said Justin Kaufenberg, co-founder and CEO at SportsEngine. "SportsEngine has actively worked to promote youth sports safety, and with over seven million athletes using our platform, this is the right time for us to reinforce our commitment to these athletes and help ensure the safety of every young player." "The services and expertise offered by NCSI and SSCI strongly complement our own SportsEngine Verify secure background screening solutions," said Lee Zukor, VP of Product & UX at SportsEngine. "We're excited to integrate the strengths of NCSI and SSCI with Verify to deliver a singular, comprehensive screening solution for sports organizations."Videos