Who We Are
PIONEER YOUTH FOOTBALL INC (known as South Orlando Pioneers or South Orlando Pop Warner) is the local Mid-Florida Pop Warner Tackle Football and Cheer Program based at Oak Ridge High School. We serve all students who reside within the authorized boundaries of the Oak Ridge High School district and any open Mid-Florida Pop Warner district. We practice and host home games at Oak Ridge High School, offering a structured and disciplined environment where young athletes can grow, compete, and excel.
Why Pop Warner?
Pop Warner is the only youth sports organization that emphasizes both athletic and academic achievement, requiring players and cheerleaders to meet scholastic standards to participate.
At South Orlando Pioneers, we are committed to building strong character, instilling discipline, and teaching valuable life lessons such as:
✅ Teamwork – Working together to achieve success.
✅ Perseverance – Overcoming challenges on and off the field.
✅ Scholastic Achievement – Succeeding in the classroom and in sports.
✅ Fair Play – Competing with respect, integrity, and good sportsmanship.
We believe that athletics and education go hand-in-hand, shaping our youth into future leaders.
Who Do We Serve?
The South Orlando Pioneers welcome boys and girls ages 5 through 14 from the Oak Ridge High School district and any open Mid-Florida Pop Warner district (See chart or visit school district zone map)
We are dedicated to providing every child with the opportunity to:
🏈 Learn and play football safely.
📣 Develop skills in cheer and competition.
📚 Succeed in academics alongside sports.
Meet Our Board
Founding President – Antony Smith
Vice President – Patrick Williams
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS
Cheer Commissioner – Shadeana Williams
Secretary, Association Compliance – Damion Malave
Secretary, Association Football Commissioner – Zavier Jordan