"The Spalding Rookie Gear for Pop Warner ball is a great addition to the Spalding line. Spalding Rookie Gear technology will ultimately help our Tiny Mite and Mitey Mite programs. The ease of throwing and catching this ball will have a great impact on player development and learning the fundamentals of the game! Spalding Rookie Gear Pop Warner is approved for all Tiny Mite and Mitey Mite Play."
Sam Mutz
Commissioner, Pop Warner Football

"Today, the breadth and depth of product a child can play with are almost as great as a pro can get. The Spalding Rookie Gear product brings great fun to the games and its durability and quality materials will stand up to competitive play."
Mike May
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association

"I love the Spalding Rookie Gear initiative! The NCYS vision is to enhance the youth sports experience in America. Any time youngsters are given an opportunity to have more fun playing sports while increasing their confidence and improving their fundamental skills, we are headed in the right direction!"
Sally S. Johnson
CSA, Executive Director, National Council of Youth Sports

"It is important for children to start off on the right foot when playing sports so they do not immediately become discouraged by their lack of skills. One way to get them off to a good start is with equipment and games that are appropriate for the age and development level."
Brooke de Lench
Founder of MomsTeam.com, Author of HOME TEAM ADVANTAGE: The Critical Role of Mothers in Youth Sports and Mother of triplet sons