March 5, 2025

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Get to Know Our New President & CEO

In January, CEO Steve Strawbridge was named just the fourth leader in Pop Warner Little Scholars in nearly 100 years. He joins us with a great resume in professional sports and a love for the Pop Warner brand. Hoping you'll get to meet Steve in person soon. In the meantime, we talk with him about everything from his go-to meal, dive into this Q&A and meet the man leading Pop Warner into the future.


1) Why did you choose Pop Warner? I’ve been fortunate to work in football throughout my career – first with my favorite team, the Philadelphia Eagles, then alongside some of the greatest players ever at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now, I get to help shape the future of the game by working with young athletes at the best organization in youth football, Pop Warner. This role allows me to stay connected to the sport I love, collaborate with the NFL, and make a real impact on the next generation. It also gives me the opportunity to support and elevate cheerleading and dance, and provide even more young athletes with discipline, teamwork, and a platform to shine. I’ve always sought to work with top sports brands, and with its leadership in cheerleading, flag, and tackle football, Pop Warner has unlimited potential for growth. [Read 2 through 10...]

POP WARNER SUPER BOWL AND CHEER & DANCE NATIONALS

ICYMI: National Event Heading to Charlotte

In a move that underscores its commitment to delivering premier youth sports experiences, Pop Warner Little Scholars, the nation’s leading youth football and cheerleading organization, has announced that its highly anticipated 2025 and 2026 Pop Warner Super Bowl and Cheer & Dance Nationals will take place in Charlotte, N.C. [Read more...]

ALUMNI Q&A

From Pop Warner to the Panthers: Fields on Football, Community, and Giving Back

Riley Fields, Director of Community Relations for the Carolina Panthers, has deep roots in youth football. A Charlotte native, Fields grew up playing Pop Warner football with the Park Sharon Bears and the Trinity Saints. Those early years not only gave him unforgettable memories, like his first touchdown, but also sparked a lifelong passion for the game.


During his time with the Panthers, Fields has strongly supported the Pop Warner Little Panthers league, helping provide many of our programs with memorable experiences, including last August when our PAL Panthers program joined the Carolina Panthers for a day at training camp. [Read the Q&A...]

Plan for Helmet Reconditioning: If you're organizing for an entire team, you can contact your Riddell rep. For individuals, fill out this form.

Shop your Pop Warner Team Store. The return to leagues and associations are exclusive to current members. Start Browsing

Did you know? YCADA set standards in 1) Youth/Rec Rules & Rules Interpretation 2) Score Sheets and 3) Scoring Guidelines. [Learn more...]

Get ready to suit up this season. Shop custom Football and Cheerleading uniforms from Pop Warner Authentic. Patches are included!

Gatorade offers several insights on how to effectively fuel athletes and keep them hydrated through its Gatorade Sports Science Institute.

Wilson is offering 20% off all football products for Pop Warner fans, coaches and players. Use code POP20 at checkout on www.wilson.com.

Fundraise From Anywhere! Sell ultra-premium Double Good popcorn, and earn 50% profit. No minimums or fees. [Start fundraising...]

More Than Fundraising! Partnering with Luv Michael supports a workplace for the special needs community. Intro videoRaise money

Registration Made Easy: You can easily integrate registration with Pop Warner roster software using Sports Connect Club. Learn more about Club.

Go4 has assembled a list of 10 (ok, there’s more than 10) non-emergency things to ask an athletic trainer about at tournaments. [Read more...]

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