PHILADELPHIA, PA (Sept. 21, 2022) – As the leader in player safety at the youth level, Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s preeminent youth football and cheer organization, is partnering with Go4, an online platform that connects certified athletic trainers with sports event operators.

The Go4 platform allows league and association administrators to immediately access thousands of qualified on-site athletic trainers for games and practices. Certified athletic trainers arrive ready to provide necessary medical services for participants. The platform can also automatically prepare an emergency action plan with the nearest medical facility listed. In the event of an injury, athletic trainers will complete a HIPAA-compliant report and which can be sent directly to the athlete’s guardian or the next clinician in line to improve patient outcome and experience.

“The safety of our participants is our top priority, and we are always looking to work with organizations that share our mission, values and commitment to our athletes,” said Jon Butler, executive director of Pop Warner Little Scholars. “Go4 will elevate our commitment to player safety by expanding access to athletic trainers who can deliver important, qualified medical care to participants across Pop Warner.”

Pop Warner has led the way when it comes to instituting player safety measures for young athletes, and partnering with Go4 is another step towards making youth sports safer than ever before. All athletic trainers on the Go4 platform are state licensed, nationally certified, and carry their own professional liability insurance. As users, the also have access to the in-app HIPAA compliant Emergency Medical Record documenting system. 

“Athletic trainers are highly skilled, front-line healthcare providers. We’re thrilled to team up with Pop Warner to assist in their effort to make the sport a safer space for all participants involved,” said Ellis Mair, Ed.M, ATC, VP of Medicine/Community at Go4. “Athletic trainers are uniquely qualified to assist the members of the Pop Warner community and share in its mission of player safety in a structured competitive environment.” 

There is no cost to create an account or extensive paperwork involved, making the connection and hiring process as seamless as possible so work can start within hours after the initial connection. To learn how Go4 can help your organization, click here.

About Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc.

Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Langhorne, PA, Pop Warner Little Scholars is the nation’s oldest youth football, cheerleading and dance organization and the only youth sports organization that emphasizes academics as a prerequisite for participation. Pop Warner participants enjoy the opportunity to learn and compete in their sports in an atmosphere that emphasizes fun, safety, academics and character. For more information on Pop Warner and its programs visit popwarner.com or follow Pop Warner on Twitter @Pop_Warner, Facebook @PopWarnerLittleScholars, Instagram @popwarnerlittlescholars and Snap @popwarner1929.

About Go4

The Go4 platform connects Healthcare Providers with organizations for short and long-term positions. Healthcare Providers set up a profile; including licensure, credentials and proof of liability insurance. Organizations post work opportunities, set their own pay rates and the platform handles all the paperwork. For more information visit go4.io.



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