KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Drug Free Sport International (DFSI), which will continue serving as the association’s Official Drug Education and Drug-Testing Services Provider through September 2027.
DFSI’s comprehensive anti-doping services will continue to provide NAIA institutions with an independent source of experts in the field dedicated to making sure NAIA student-athletes are competing clean. The company partners with WADA-accredited and SAMHSA-certified laboratories throughout the country to ensure high-quality, expedited results. The partnership between the NAIA and DFSI will lift the burden of schools managing drug testing at competitions and let coaches focus on the game.
DFSI leverages its vast experience in drug education, prevention, and testing administration to help develop comprehensive, customized, and cost-effective programs that protect the NAIA and its student-athletes’ best interests. There will be educational opportunities for student-athletes to learn about banned ingredients and make informed decisions when it comes to performance- enhancing supplements.
“Clean competition is a shared responsibility, and the NAIA has shown a strong commitment to the integrity of sport and the well-being of its student-athletes,” said Andy Butler, president of Drug Free Sport International. “Drug Free Sport is proud to renew our partnership and to support NAIA institutions with the education and drug-testing programs that protect clean sport.”
The renewed agreement reinforces the NAIA’s commitment to the safety of student-athletes and the integrity of sport.
“Providing our student-athletes with a fair and consistent competitive environment is an important responsibility. This partnership helps our member institutions support that commitment through drug education and testing” said NAIA President & CEO Jim Carr. “When it comes to our players, we want to make sure everyone is safe and that our drug-free policy is clear to everyone involved.”
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. NAIA members provide more than 87,000 student-athletes with opportunities to play college sports, earn $1.3 billion in financial aid from NAIA institutions, and compete in 31 national championships. naia.org | @NAIA
Drug Free Sport International (DFSI) is a global leader in anti-doping and athlete health, safety, and integrity services. For more than 26 years, DFSI has partnered with amateur, collegiate, and professional sport organizations worldwide to deliver drug-testing, education, and program management solutions that promote fair competition and support athlete well-being. Operating in more than 100 countries and trusted by over 300 sports organizations, DFSI delivers customized programs that help protect athletes and uphold the integrity of competition.
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