Background Checks
The Youth Football and Cheer Federation requires all staff members/volunteers at the league-level and those for each organization to submit to mandatory background check.This includes team officers, football & cheer coaches, team moms, etc. Each red-flagged record will be reviewed in accordance with applicable federal and state laws in conjunction with Federation policies and standards.
Start the Process
Our background checks are executed through Protect Youth Sports through a secure, online, customized volunteer portal. It is highly recommended to submit your background checks via a laptop or desktop computer. There are sometimes issues where the payment screen does not display on phones and tablets. Use of a laptop or desktop computer is recommended.
CLICK THE "PROTECT YOUTH SPORTS" IMAGE BELOW TO BEGIN THE PROCESS
CLICK THE "PROTECT YOUTH SPORTS" IMAGE BELOW TO BEGIN THE PROCESS
SUPPORT
Contact the Support Help Desk if there are any problems with completing the background check process. Please do not contact Federation officials as the process is managed completely by the vendor. PHONE: (877) 319-5587 FAX: (800) 319-5582 EMAIL: support@protectyouthsports.com THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR MAKEUP REGISTRATION IS THURSDAY, 8/16/2017. THIS NEW DEADLINE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SCREENINGS WILL BE DONE BY THE TIME NEW REPORTS ARE PULLED, SO DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE AGAIN..
The deadline for completing background checks for the 2018 season is Saturday, August 4, 2018. Any applications submitted afterward will likely not show up on our reports and will not allow a staff member to properly register at the normal registration/weigh-in sessions. |

Protect Youth Sports is Accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS)
The NAPBS Background Screeners Credentialing Council (BSCC) has affirmed that Protect Youth Sports successfully proved compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is formally recognized as BSCC Accredited.
Accreditation assures that a program has met quality standards set by a particular profession. This accreditation signifies Protect Youth Sports' commitment to the background screening industry and its valued clients. What it means to you is that our background screening best practices, high principles for data integrity and commitment to excellence adhere to strict measures and operational guidelines.
The NAPBS Background Screeners Credentialing Council (BSCC) has affirmed that Protect Youth Sports successfully proved compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is formally recognized as BSCC Accredited.
Accreditation assures that a program has met quality standards set by a particular profession. This accreditation signifies Protect Youth Sports' commitment to the background screening industry and its valued clients. What it means to you is that our background screening best practices, high principles for data integrity and commitment to excellence adhere to strict measures and operational guidelines.