The St. Paul Pioneers are on the lookout for new players of all positions for the 2025 Season. Below, we’ve got a few of the most frequently asked questions we get from prospective players and the answers. Do you have what it takes to join the Pioneers?
Want to send us film? Here’s what we’re looking for based on position
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Offensive Positions
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Catch in traffic
High Point Catch
Catch with additional yards
Block & Sustaining a block
Speed Play
Different routes and breaks
Initial line of scrimmage get off.
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Long run (Speed separation)
Between the tackles run
Catching
Make defender miss in space
Pass protection block
Physical run
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Line of scrimmage block
Traffic catch
High Point Catch
Out in space block
Second Level Block
Catch with additional yards
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Right Step Block
Left Step Block
Pass protection
Pull block or foot quickness
Aggressive play
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Touch throw
Velocity throw across middle
Out Route throw
Escape the Pocket Throw
Facing Pressure throw
Athletic Run
Defensive Positions
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Man on man play
Pass break up
Interception with run
Press at line of scrimmage
Open field tackle
Pursuit with tackle
Recovery speed
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Tackle at line of scrimmage and open field
Pursuit tackle
Disengage block with tackle
Pass break up/Interception
Coverage drop to reactionary tackle
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Sack
Space Tackle
Disengage block with tackle
Pursuit play with tackle
Line of scrimmage win
Bonus: fumble recovery
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Sack
Disengage block with tackle
Pursuit play with tackle
Violent hands
Offensive Line knock back
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Open hips burst with tackle
One on one coverage
One on one space tackle
Pass break up or Interception
Field Coverage
Pursuit speed or tackle
Sign your Letter of Intent!
If you have decided to play for the St. Paul Pioneers, you are asked to fill out a Letter of Intent. If you don’t know what a Letter of Intent (or LOI), don’t worry. A LOI is simply a letter stating you intend to play for the Pioneers in the upcoming season. By clicking the image below, you will be sent to a form with the LOI.
