A Community Playbook Against Underage Drinking
The 2026 North Carolina High School Football Preseason Interviews are being streamed across the state, giving fans a first look at the upcoming season while spotlighting a crucial community initiative.
Talk it Out NC, the nonprofit behind the campaign, frames the fight against underage drinking as a team effort, insisting that the same collaboration that wins a championship can also keep teens safe.
During the interviews, coaches, players and parents discuss how open dialogue, early education and parental involvement can shift attitudes before risky behaviors take hold.
The organization’s website offers a suite of resources — from conversation guides to fact sheets — designed to help families start these essential talks before the first game kicks off.
Local schools and youth leagues have embraced the message, integrating the campaign’s themes into locker‑room talks and community forums, reinforcing the idea that every player, coach and supporter plays a role in the larger victory over underage drinking.