Alan Popadines or “Pops” has been working in the prep football space since 2009 when he got his start at All-American Games, the owner and operator of the All-American Bowl (formerly Army All-American Bowl). In his time at All-American Games, he was the Assistant National Combine Director and also served as Public Relations representative for Alan Popadines or “Pops” has been working in the prep football space since 2009 when he got his start at All-American Games, the owner and operator of the All-American Bowl (formerly Army All-American Bowl). In his time at All-American Games, he was the Assistant National Combine Director and also served as Public Relations representative for All-American Bowl. In 2010 he moved on to Youth1 Media where he became the National Football Scouting Director. During his time at Youth1 Media, he was identified as the expert when it came to youth football and was interviewed by several national media powerhouses such as Bleacher Report, The Washington Post, ESPN, and more. He also spread his wings from behind the keyboard to on-screen where he served as co-host of the FBU National Championship show for several years and also did sideline reporting for ESPN. Following a seven-year run there, he moved onto USA Football and the U.S. National Team where he became the Director of Player Personnel for Team USA. As Director of Player Personnel for USA Football, the sport’s National Governing Body, he was tasked with evaluating and selecting the athletes to wear red, white, and blue amongst seven different age groups to play at International Bowl in AT&T Stadium against different country’s such as Japan, Mexico, Panama, Canada, and others. He’s largely been credited with identifying now-household names such as Trevor Lawrence, DJ Uiagalelei, Cam Akers, and hundreds more—before they were in high school.
Caleb Holfoth is a recent graduate of St. John's University in NYC. Originally from upstate New York, Caleb resides in Brooklyn, New York. As a student of the Scouting Academy, he is working toward working in college football and the NFL one day. Outside of Prep Redzone, Caleb works on their Data Collections team for Pro Football Focus and is Caleb Holfoth is a recent graduate of St. John's University in NYC. Originally from upstate New York, Caleb resides in Brooklyn, New York. As a student of the Scouting Academy, he is working toward working in college football and the NFL one day. Outside of Prep Redzone, Caleb works on their Data Collections team for Pro Football Focus and is currently writing for Buffalowdown and NFLSpinzone under the FanSided Network. Caleb also has NFL Gameday experience as he was a part of the team that operated the SkyCam at Metlife Stadium for NFL and College Football games.
Donovan is from Birmingham, Alabama and has spent the last few years as a Sports Performance Coach developing talent around the NYC area. Prior to moving to New York, Green spent 2 years training pro athletes and combine groups for NFL and other professional football leagues. He also spent 3 seasons at the University of Alabama where he attended Donovan is from Birmingham, Alabama and has spent the last few years as a Sports Performance Coach developing talent around the NYC area. Prior to moving to New York, Green spent 2 years training pro athletes and combine groups for NFL and other professional football leagues. He also spent 3 seasons at the University of Alabama where he attended school as a strength and conditioning coach.
Travis Tolbert Sr. is a native of Syracuse, New York and played for Robert Prunty (Current Hampton University Head Coach) at Hargrave Military Academy Post Graduate Football team, held multiple D1 offers after prep school but personal problems derailed college career. Travis is an Upstate, New Yorker through and through and is very connected within Travis Tolbert Sr. is a native of Syracuse, New York and played for Robert Prunty (Current Hampton University Head Coach) at Hargrave Military Academy Post Graduate Football team, held multiple D1 offers after prep school but personal problems derailed college career. Travis is an Upstate, New Yorker through and through and is very connected within the football community in Upstate New York from youth football to high school football. He holds an A.S. in Sports Management from Monroe Community College, Certified Sports Performance Trainer by NASM and ISSA, former Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy New York Regional Scout & Recruiting Liaison from 2017-2020, Certified College Football Recruiting Consultant, Owner/Founder/Lead Trainer at Mach Speed Athletics, Owner/Founder/Lead Scout/Recruiting Liaison at CFB Recruiting Guide, youth and high school football coach, and Private Defensive Back Coach & Trainer. Currently, Travis resides in Geneva, New York with his wife and three children. His twitter handle is @CoachTolbert315
Matt is a native of Kailua-Kona Hawai'i and graduated from Sacramento High School in California. He played college football at Sacramento City College, San Jose City College, and Benedictine College in Kansas. At San Jose, Matt was Captain and an All-Conference selection. He was a midyear Junior College transfer for Benedictine College and a Matt is a native of Kailua-Kona Hawai'i and graduated from Sacramento High School in California. He played college football at Sacramento City College, San Jose City College, and Benedictine College in Kansas. At San Jose, Matt was Captain and an All-Conference selection. He was a midyear Junior College transfer for Benedictine College and a starter on the Ravens nationally ranked defense. He was selected to play in the Victory Sports Network Senior Classic All-Star game. Matt has his B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications from Benedictine College and has an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology. Currently, Matt resides and coaches football in Long Island, New York.