Pennsylvania Scouts

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Vic attended Penn State Brandywine and The Scouting Academy. He spent multiple years working with Dan Shonka and Ourlads.com and is currently interning with TrackingFootball where he researches and gathers data on prospects across the nation. Twitter: @PRZPAvic

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.

Brendan Mankarious has been involved with the prep football scene since 2011 when he joined USA Football's National Team program. Under his stewardship, the national team program exploded, hosting 40+ events across the globe annually. Brendan had an integral, hybrid role where he identified, recruited, and evaluated talent all across the country to Brendan Mankarious has been involved with the prep football scene since 2011 when he joined USA Football's National Team program. Under his stewardship, the national team program exploded, hosting 40+ events across the globe annually. Brendan had an integral, hybrid role where he identified, recruited, and evaluated talent all across the country to fill US National Team rosters. He also was tasked with managing relationships on behalf of USA Football with NFL clubs, foreign football organizations, and key stakeholders within the eastern US Region. In 2018 Brendan moved in to the collegiate sports space were he worked for Hudl's Elite Team division. In this role, he fostered relationships with Division-I college coaches and athletic department administrators. Shortly thereafter he joined Sports Sponsorship and Event Consulting, where he successfully led all aspects of the full-scale relaunch of the Philadelphia Eagles' Football Academy. During this time Brendan also managed contracts for Under Armour Flag Football, working to charter leagues across the country. Brendan currently lives in New Jersey and is now a high school Teacher of Students with Disabilities. He is also a high school offensive and defensive line coach.

Dylan has been part of Prepredzone PA since it's inception and is also part of the Rivals network covering Penn State, Minnesota, and Oregon State recruiting.

Carl CJ Frederick was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and now resides in Springfield Virginia. Before joining Prepredzone he covered High school sports in district 3 for various websites. Relocating to Virginia last year he will be covering the entire state with some work in his home state of Pennsylvania mixed in. For extensive football Carl CJ Frederick was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and now resides in Springfield Virginia. Before joining Prepredzone he covered High school sports in district 3 for various websites. Relocating to Virginia last year he will be covering the entire state with some work in his home state of Pennsylvania mixed in. For extensive football coverage of both PA and VA you can follow him @carljfred.

Patrick Weider was born and raised in Northern, Ohio where he grew up playing football. He attended The Ohio State University and then moved to Pennsylvania in 2005. Where he embarked on a Football Coaching career for 15 years spanning 4 High Schools in District 3. He joined the Prep Redzone Team in February of 2023 as a Scout. Patrick covers Patrick Weider was born and raised in Northern, Ohio where he grew up playing football. He attended The Ohio State University and then moved to Pennsylvania in 2005. Where he embarked on a Football Coaching career for 15 years spanning 4 High Schools in District 3. He joined the Prep Redzone Team in February of 2023 as a Scout. Patrick covers District 3 and the State of Pennsylvania. His twitter handle is:@footballcoach79

Arlen Harris Sr: Former High School Parade All-American, D1 Athlete, and vested NFL running back (Rams, Lions, Falcons). Arlen has won a championship from youth to pros. (Pop Warner as player 3x & coach 6x, PIAA Class 4A State Champion as player, MSHSAA Class 2A State Champion as Head Varsity FB Coach, NFC West Champion for St. Louis Rams) He Arlen Harris Sr: Former High School Parade All-American, D1 Athlete, and vested NFL running back (Rams, Lions, Falcons). Arlen has won a championship from youth to pros. (Pop Warner as player 3x & coach 6x, PIAA Class 4A State Champion as player, MSHSAA Class 2A State Champion as Head Varsity FB Coach, NFC West Champion for St. Louis Rams) He is now a National PRZ scout that is passionate about highlighting the next generation of top talent! Throughout the years Coach Harris has been affiliated with USA Football (Heads Up NFL Ambassador), IMG FB Academy (OC), Nike Youth Coach of the Year Award (Regional Director), Blue-Grey All-American Bowl (North Head Coach, Regional Scout), Football University/Top Gun (RB Coach), Under Armour All-American Game (RB Coach), Semper Fi Regional Camp (RB Coach), A11 Stars Bowl (Regional Scout), Big County Preps (Tampa RB Coach/Scout.