activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 21
- Administers Pop Warner All-American Scholar ProgramThe organization administers applications for the Pop Warner All-American Scholar Program, enabling participants to be considered for Regional and National All-American status.
- Conducts practices for players Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsThe organization conducts practices for players, initially five days a week for two weeks, then reducing to two days a week, with each session lasting two hours.
- Equipment Provision for Players Youth Sports Uniform & Gear ProvisionProvides essential equipment including helmets, pads, and practice uniforms to participating football players.
- Geographic Service Area OperationsServes youth in portions of Phoenix, Anthem, Cave Creek, Peoria, and Glendale, Arizona, providing access to organized football and cheer programs within these communities.
- Hosts summer workouts Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsDeer Valley Pop Warner Inc. hosts summer workouts at Paseo Highlands Park in Phoenix, AZ, from June 20th to July 13th, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Implementing Safety Protocols Youth Sports Concussion Education & AssessmentImplements mandated coaching education, concussion awareness protocols, and strict safety rules to improve safety in youth tackle football.
- Implements safety protocols and coaching education Youth Sports Concussion Education & AssessmentThe organization implements mandated coaching education, concussion awareness protocols, and strict safety rules to improve safety in youth tackle football.
- Offers skills and drills football camp Youth Soccer Clinics and Community EventsThe organization offers a free skills and drills football camp for youth, providing training and development opportunities.
- Operates a scholar-athlete recognition programDeer Valley Pop Warner Inc. operates a scholar-athlete recognition program with academic eligibility requirements based on GPA and grade level.
- Operates cheer and dance programs Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsThe organization operates multiple cheer and dance programs, including Junior PeeWee, Junior Tiny Mite, Mitey Mite, PeeWee, and Tiny Mite programs.
- Organizes games and championships Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsDeer Valley Pop Warner Inc. organizes games on Saturdays for different divisions, with a season starting in late August, playoffs in October, and a state championship in late October/early November.
- Organizes youth football and cheer programs Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsDeer Valley Pop Warner Inc. organizes youth football and cheer programs, operating multiple teams across various age groups, including 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, and 13U.
- Organizing Youth Cheer and Dance Programs Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOrganizes youth cheer and dance programs across various divisions, including Junior Tiny Mite, Tiny Mite, Mitey Mite, Junior PeeWee, and PeeWee.
- Organizing Youth Football Programs Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOrganizes youth tackle football programs for various age groups (9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, and 13U) in portions of Phoenix, Anthem, Cave Creek, Peoria, and Glendale. This includes providing equipment, conducting practices, and organizing Saturday games with a season running from late August through October, culminating in playoffs and state championships.
- Promoting Scholar-Athlete RecognitionOperates a scholar-athlete recognition program with academic eligibility requirements based on GPA and grade level, and administers applications for the Pop Warner All-American Scholar Program to enable participants to be considered for Regional and National All-American status.
- Provides equipment to players Youth Sports Uniform & Gear ProvisionDeer Valley Pop Warner Inc. provides helmets, pads, and practice uniforms to players, ensuring they have the necessary gear for participation.
- Providing Football Skills and Drills Camps Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOffers free skills and drills football camps for youth, including summer workouts at Paseo Highlands Park in Phoenix, AZ.
- Safety and Coaching Standards Implementation Youth Sports Concussion Education & AssessmentImplements mandatory coaching education, concussion awareness protocols, and strict safety rules to ensure a safe environment in youth tackle football and cheer programs.
- Scholar-Athlete Recognition ProgramAdministers a scholar-athlete program with academic eligibility requirements based on GPA and grade level, including applications for the Pop Warner All-American Scholar Program and the Little Scholars All-American program with a deadline of October 1, 2025.
- Youth Football Skills Development Camps Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsHosts free skills and drills football camps for youth, including summer workouts at Paseo Highlands Park in Phoenix, AZ, held from June 20th to July 13th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Youth Football and Cheer Programs Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsOrganizes and operates youth football and cheer programs for children across multiple age groups (9U–13U for football; Junior PeeWee, Junior Tiny Mite, Mitey Mite, PeeWee, Tiny Mite for cheer), including regular practices, games, and competitive seasons culminating in state and national-level championships.
capacity building · 2
- Coach Recruitment and Capacity BuildingRecruits volunteer coaches for football and cheer programs at all levels to support program delivery and team operations.
- Recruiting Coaches Youth Sports Coach Training & DevelopmentRecruits coaches for cheer and football programs at all levels.
strategies · 22
how they think
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- Affordability strategy for program sustainability affordability strategyMaintains accessible programming by funding essential operational costs—fields, referees, medics, equipment—through a combination of registration and team assessment fees.
- Affordability strategy for program sustainability affordability strategyMaintains accessible programming by funding essential operational costs—such as fields, referees, medics, and equipment—through a combination of registration and team assessment fees.
- Comprehensive Youth Safety in Tackle Football comprehensive safety modelThe organization employs a comprehensive safety model for youth tackle football, integrating mandated coaching education, concussion awareness protocols, and strict safety rules to proactively reduce risks associated with the sport.
- Comprehensive safety model in youth football comprehensive safety modelImplements a safety-first approach through mandated coaching education, concussion awareness training, and strict safety rules to minimize risks associated with youth tackle football.
- Comprehensive safety model in youth tackle football comprehensive safety modelImplements a multi-layered safety approach that includes mandatory coaching education, concussion awareness training, and strict safety rules to minimize risks associated with youth tackle football.
- Geographic Service Area Model for Program Delivery geographic_service_areaThe organization utilizes a geographic service area model to efficiently deliver youth football and cheer programs, ensuring accessibility and coverage across multiple communities within the Phoenix metropolitan area.
- Geographic service area for regional youth programming geographic_service_areaOrganizes and delivers youth football and cheer programs across multiple communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area using defined geographic boundaries to ensure broad and structured access.
- Geographic service area for regional youth programming geographic_service_areaOperates across multiple communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area using a defined geographic service model to expand access to youth football and cheer programs.
- High School Feeder Program high school feeder programThe organization functions as a feeder program, preparing and channeling young athletes into several high school sports programs.
- High school athletic feeder program high school feeder programFunctions as a developmental pipeline for local high school football and cheer programs, preparing youth for continued participation at the secondary school level.
- High school feeder program pathway high school feeder programFunctions as a developmental pipeline for local high school football and cheer programs, aligning training and competition to prepare youth for secondary school teams.
- Low-Barrier and Affordable Access to Youth Sports low-barrier youth sports accessThe organization ensures accessible youth football programming by offering free camps with minimal equipment requirements and strives to make its programs affordable by covering operational costs through registration and team assessment fees.
- Low-barrier access to youth sports low-barrier youth sports accessReduces entry obstacles by offering free camps and minimizing equipment requirements, enabling broader participation in youth football regardless of economic background.
- Low-barrier access to youth sports low-barrier youth sports accessReduces entry obstacles by offering free camps and minimizing equipment requirements, enabling broader participation in youth football regardless of socioeconomic background.
- Scholar-Athlete Recognition and Academic Incentive Program scholar-athlete modelThe organization fosters academic excellence alongside athletic participation by recognizing youth who achieve high standards in both academics and community involvement as scholar-athletes, and by promoting participation in the All-American Scholar Program to provide regional and national recognition for academic achievement.
- Scholar-athlete recognition model scholar-athlete modelEncourages dual excellence in academics and community involvement by formally recognizing youth as scholar-athletes, reinforcing the value of academic achievement alongside athletic participation.
- Scholar-athlete recognition model scholar-athlete modelEncourages academic and civic excellence by formally recognizing youth who demonstrate high achievement in both academics and community involvement through a scholar-athlete designation.
- Structured Youth Development through Sports and Cheer structured youth sports and cheer programThe organization provides youth sports and cheerleading programs as a structured framework for youth development, aiming to instill values such as teamwork, dedication, and hard work in young participants.
- Structured youth development through sports and cheer structured youth sports and cheer programUses organized sports and cheerleading programs as a framework to promote personal growth, discipline, and positive youth development in a structured environment.
- Structured youth development through sports and cheer structured youth sports and cheer programDelivers organized youth football and cheerleading programs within a structured framework designed to foster personal growth, discipline, and teamwork in young participants.
- Youth development through core values education youth development through sportsLeverages its volunteer-run nonprofit structure to instill values like teamwork, dedication, and hard work in young participants through sports-based programming.
- Youth development through values-based sports participation youth development through sportsUses volunteer-led sports programming as a vehicle to teach core life values including teamwork, dedication, and hard work to young people.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Cheer and Dance
Cheer and dance teams for multiple youth divisions including Tiny Mite, Mitey Mite, Pee Wee, and Junior divisions
Free Skills & Drills Football Camp
Summer workout camp held at Paseo Highlands Park for skill development, open to participants
Pop Warner All-American Scholar Program
Academic recognition program for scholar-athletes in 5th grade and above with a GPA of 92% or higher
Youth Football
Organized tackle football program for children ages 9U to 13U, with teams by division and regular season games on Saturdays
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Apollo High School Partner — Uses Apollo High School's Varsity Stadium Field.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share upcoming events and details.
- Moon Valley High School Partner — Uses Moon Valley High School's Varsity Stadium Field.
- Mountain Ridge High School Partner — Uses Mountain Ridge High School's Varsity Stadium Field.
- Pop Warner Network — Affiliated with Pop Warner Football and Cheer.
- Pop Warner Network — Participates in the Pop Warner All-American Scholar Program at regional and national levels.