"(Growing up) I played Pop Warner, and it taught me about dedication and commitment." (February 2005)
Philadelphia Soul Owner and Rock Star Jon Bon Jovi
“I never missed a game (until my final season). I rushed for over 1,000 yards a year. I carried the ball as much as they wanted and I was productive, but because I wanted to win I was a cancer? I like to win. I like to compete. That's how I was brought up from Pop Warner." (February 2005)
New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon
"So we've got to come out clicking. We've got to stop the run. Do what we learned how to do in Pop Warner and that's tackle someone, stop somebody from running the ball first. Once you do that, then you focus on stopping the pass." (February 2005)
Philadelphia Eagles DE Jevon Kearse
"Pop Warner is really important because you have kids trying to determine what their values are going to be, what their priorities in life are going to be, and what their vision in life is going to be..." (May 2001)
Buffalo Bills QB Drew Bledsoe
"When I played Pop Warner Football, I had a great deal of fun. You could be a kid, you could run around, you could laugh, you could holler. Those were great moments." (May 1996)
Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith
"Pop Warner also teaches kids the importance of scholastics. For example, I could not go to football practice until my homework was done. So, what it taught me was priorities. That emphasis on education is a discipline that Little Scholars retain for the rest of their lives. I firmly the lessons you learn in Pop Warner can do nothing but help you in the future." (May 1993)
Hall of Fame QB Joe Theismann
"I started my career in a Pop Warner football league. My coaches emphasized football, at that stage, should be FUN and FUNDAMENTALS. I hope and pray that is still the underlying philosophy of Pop Warner." (May 1990)
Hall of Fame RB Gale Sayers
"The funny thing is I never cheerleaded before," she said. "I did one year of Pop Warner and I always regretted not doing it in high school. (Being a cheerleader now) is rewarding in that aspect because I always looked back and regretted it." (Jan. 2005)
New England Patriots Cheerleader Desiree Valverde
"I'm just trying to do what is right. It is important to be part of this community because I'm going to be living in it and I want to see positive things happening. What these kids have accomplished academically is impressive and they deserve to be rewarded." (May 2004)
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry FitzGerald
"Thanks to Pop Warner football, I got to learn one of the greatest games ever and I am grateful. Go Pop Warner!" (May 2004)
San Francisco 49ers HOF QB Steve Young
"Pop Warner is really important because you have kids trying to determine what their values are going to be, what their priorities in life are going to be, and what their vision in life is going to be..." (December 2003)
Paul Tagliabue, NFL Commissioner (1989 - present)
"I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity that you have (participating in Pop Warner)...and try to make the best out of all that you have..." (May 2004)
Oakland Raiders WR Tim Brown (at the 2004 Scholar Banquet)
"Pop Warner has always been a strong advocate for the athleticism in cheerleading. And it continues to provide numberous opportunities for cheerleaders across the country...I also want to thank Pop Warner for continuing to promote integrity, leadership, excellence and most importantly academics." (May 2004)
Maryland Terrapins Head Cheerleading Coach Lura Fleece (at the 2004 Scholar Banquet)
