The mission of the Mat-Su Seahawks Football and Cheer and Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. is to enable children to benefit from participation in team sports in a safe, competitive,  and structured environment.  Through active participation, Pop Warner programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that children will use throughout their lives. 

Objectives

• To encourage and increase youth participation in football and cheer.
• To ensure a safe 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 

• Players are matched by age and weight levels.
• 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.