What is the difference between AYF and Pop Warner?

Answer 1

They are pretty similar...My boys have played in the AYF the last 5 years. They both offer similar weight classes and rely on volunteers both coaches and board members. Pop Warner has a few more member but AYF is in few more states, thus they both claim to be the largest youth football organization.

Here is Chandler AZ the biggest thing I noticed is Pop Warners seems to play a lot of their games at Jr. High's and High Schools where as AYF plays many of theirs at city parks and a few sports complex's.

Regardless of the league I think your child's experience will come down to the coaching staff. Some years we have a great experience and some years its simply a long season. Regardless just try to keep positive.

Personally I have had two bad seasons in a row and I will be giving Pop Warner a shot next season. Buts its really a crap shoot.