The mission of Pop Warner Little Scholars is to enable young people
to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a
structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner
programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young
people will use throughout their lives.
Pop Warner seeks to
provide fun athletic learning opportunities for children, while
emphasizing the importance of academic success. Specifically, Pop
Warner seeks to familiarize players and spirit participants with the
fundamentals of football, cheerleading and dance. Pop Warner strives to
inspire youth, regardless of race, creed or national origin, to practice
the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness as
reflected in the life of the late Glenn Scobie “Pop” Warner.
Objectives:
- To encourage and increase youth participation in football, cheerleading and dance.
- To ensure a safer and positive playing environment for all participants.
- To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication and a superior work ethic in the classroom and on the playing field.
Positive Experiences:
- Pop Warner programs have no tryouts or cutting of rosters.
- Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play.
- On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.
- Individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for on-field activities.
Safe Playing Environment:
- There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.
- Pop Warner provides Coaching Clinics and Risk Management Training.
- An enforced national rule book incorporates time-tested rules.
- A full-time executive staff supports all local associations and assists in sound policy creation.