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Mar, 2025
In January, President & CEO Steve Strawbridge was named just the fourth leader in Pop Warner Little Scholars in nearly 100 years. 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.
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Mar, 2025
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.
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Feb, 2025
Prestigious youth football, cheer and dance event moves from Orlando to Carolina’s Queen City for 2025 and 2026; Flag Football Tournament added to the week’s schedule.
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Jan, 2025
Pop Warner is excited to announce that Steve Strawbridge Jr. has been hired as president and chief executive officer of Pop Warner Little Scholars, taking leadership of this storied organization. Tim Glase, the organization’s chief operating officer, has also added the title of executive vice president.
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Jan, 2025
Drew Brees spoke with Pop Warner about his transition from playing to coaching, the transformative impact of youth football on young athletes, and the valuable life lessons his team learned during a challenging yet rewarding season.
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Dec, 2024
University of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe today was named the recipient of the 15th Annual Pop Warner College Football Award. The honor recognizes a senior who has made a positive impact on the field, in the classroom and in the community, and serves as a role model to Pop Warner’s young student-athletes.
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Dec, 2024
Pop Warner honored the Merrimack Hawks Pop Warner program with the second annual Pop Warner Community Star Award, which recognizes one program nationally for exemplifying Pop Warner’s core values of community service and impact.
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Dec, 2024
This year will mark my last championship week as Pop Warner’s executive director. But as I retire from this position I’ve been privileged to hold for 33 years, some of my favorite moments emanate from this incredible event.
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Dec, 2024
Pop Warner Little Scholars, the nation’s preeminent youth football organization, has announced four finalists for its 15th Annual Pop Warner College Football Award. The award recognizes a senior who has made a positive impact on the field, in the classroom and in the community, and serves as a role model to Pop Warner’s young student-athletes.
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Dec, 2024
Within the Pop Warner family, some of the most inspiring stories transcend the football field and cheer mats. The essence of community is deeply embedded in Pop Warner's roots, stemming from the desire to provide young individuals with a structured environment fostering both athletic engagement and character development.