League President: Jon Franklin
The originator of the league, over 35 years as a player and 25 years as an administrator. Any questions regarding league operations - this is the person to start with. Profession: Jon is an Instructor in the Department of Sociology Department at the University of Winnipeg. Co-Owner APEX Field Lining.
- CONTACT: registration@pitfootball.com or 204.223-5912
- Co-founder of PIT Football, APEX Field Lining, Football Manitoba/PIT Football u18 Indoor Flag Football League, WHSFL flag football league.
- Founder Manitoba Touch & Flag Football Hall of Fame
- PLAYER CREDENTIALS:
- 🏆🏆🏆3 x National Champion
- 🏆🏆 2 x National Championship MVP
- ⭐ Manitoba Touch & Flag Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2024 class)
- COACHING CREDENTIALS
- 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇6 x National Champion
- 🇨🇦 Head Coach Team Canada u15 Flag
- 🇨🇦 Former Head Coach Team Canada u18 Flag
- Head Coach Team Manitoba u20 Flag
League Commissioner: Jerome Swarath
Jerome brings almost 50 years of football experience to the PIT. Jerome is responsible for overseeing governance, enforcing rules, and protecting the competitive integrity of the game. Jerome oversees the league's business unit, manages marketing and sponsorships, and community partnerships. Profession: Jerome mentors business professionals. Former CEO of NorthRegentRx.
- CONTACT: jeromeswarath@gmail.com
- ⭐ Manitoba Touch & Flag Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2016 class)
- ⭐ Manitoba Football Hall of Fame (2025 Class)
- Team Captain/QB of the Boozers, the longest running team in Manitoba history
- Won championships in all four major touch football leagues (PIT Football, WTFL, UTFL, Canford)
Head of Officials: Owen Nagy
Owen oversees the recruitment, training, evaluation, and management of referees for PIT Football. Owen develops and updates officiating rules, standards, and strategic development plans. Owen will also handle team complaints, player feedback, incident reviews, and disciplinary actions regarding officials. Profession: Owen is the Owner/Operator Apex Athletic Field Lining Services. APEX Field lining is Manitoba's premier field lining company. APEX has been lining fields for PIT Football since 2017 when PIT Football spun off its in-house field lining service into its sister company.
- CONTACT: info@apexlining.com or 204.396-4549
- ⭐Manitoba Touch & Flag Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2026 class)
- 🏆 National Touch Football Champion (Player)
- Former Head Coach Team Manitoba Senior Womens Flag
- IFAF Certified Head Official
- Head Official Football Canada, Head Official Football Manitoba
- Head Official Flag National Championships, Collegiate Women's National Championships, Manitoba Provincial Flag Football Championships
- Apex Field Lining Contracts: Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Valour Soccer, Football Manitoba, Manitoba Bisons, Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), Winnipeg High School Football League (WHSFL), PIT Football, Community Club Soccer, Community Club Baseball/Softball, Timbits Soccer
Head of Disciplinary Committee: Neil Gwizon
Neil is responsible for maintaining fair play, reviewing infractions, enforcing league rules, and handling player or team misconduct. This includes, policy enforcement, reviewing infractions, disciplinary sanctions, determining and issuing penalties or suspensions for league members. Profession: Logistics Management at Winpak.
- 🏆 2 x National Champion as Coach/Manager Team Manitoba
- Head Coach Team Manitoba u18 Flag
- Top 5 all-time in interceptions in Manitoba Touch Football History
- 20x Interception Leader PIT Football (most all-time)
Coed Division Coordinator: Cara Isaak
Cara oversees the operations, scheduling, and community experience of the coed league. Cara organizes seasonal game schedules, assigns fields, and coordinates with officials to ensure smooth game-day execution. Profession: Cara is the Athletic Director at the University of Winnipeg
- Former USports Soccer Player
- Has medaled nationally in three different sports (flag football, soccer, futsol).
- Former Manitoba Bisons Assistant Coach
- Former Head Coach CMU Blazers
- MCAC Coach of the Year
- Head Coach Team Manitoba u18 Flag (2017-2022)
- Head Coach Team Manitoba Futsol
Flag Football Coordinator: Neil Smalley
Flag football is the world's fastest growing sport! Neil oversees the operational, organizational, and logistical side of the flag football league divisions. Neil handles the off-field organization, logistics, and communication for the flag football divisions, including roster and registration management. Profession: Proprietor Smalley Design
- 🏆🏆 2 x Flag Football National Champion
- 🇨🇦 Former National Flag Football Team Player
- Has led the league in all four different statistical categories (Points, TD passes, Sacks, Interceptions)
- Team Manitoba Assistant Coach u14 Flag
- Graphic Designer for the CFL and PIT Football
Social Media Manager: Aleena Kudlacek
Aleena manages, creates, and schedules content for PIT Football's online presence across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Aleena tracks key performance indicators like engagement, reach, and click-through rates to bring you engaging online content. Send Aleena any online content to post to our socials! Profession: Sustainability Analyst SOOP Strategies Inc.
- CONTACT: PITFootballmedia@gmail.com - send in your photos or videos for a chance to be featured on our social media pages!
- Former Team Manitoba Provincial Flag Player
- 3x League interception leader
- Plays on the Dillos - the most decorated coed team in Manitoba history
- Played on the first all female team to win a PIT championship
Pod Cast Producer and Host: Jordan "JJ" Mikolash
JJ is responsible for outlining episode concepts, researching subject matter, and writing talking points or segment structures for the PIT Stop Podcast. JJ also handles the operational, administrative, and logistical tasks required to run the Podcast, including interview segments, copy-writing, guest coordination, and promotion and marketing. Profession: Founder Jordan Mikolash-Family Planning Insurance.
- 🏆 Flag Football National Champion
- 2023 PIT Football League Most Valuable Player
- Assistant Coach Team Manitoba u16 Flag
- 24x Divisional Touchdown Pass Leader (3rd all-time)