Student Athlete

For programs not among the Power 5 athletic programs, like USF, it could make it harder to compete and pay recruits. But athletic director Mike Kelly says the school is well-positioned for the future.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss Sarah McCammon's new book on the white evangelical church, the settlement reached in a case against the Parental Rights in Education Law, the NAACP's advisory to student-athletes considering Florida public universities, and statewide environmental news.

A House panel wants to eliminate a restriction on schools and employees causing “compensation to be directed” to student-athletes and lessen disparities in packages allowed by other states.

The response comes after learning about a form the association requires students fill out before playing sports. It now includes questions about genitalia and menstrual cycles. There is concern health privacy could be violated.

The Palm Beach Post’s Katherine Kokal outlined how the move has worried some about how the private health data is stored and protected. In this interview, she discusses the issue.

USF has created a program called BOOST, meant to help student-athletes better manage their “personal brand” now that they can profit from it.

Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said the legislation comes with a requirement that student athletes get financial literacy training. And he said it gives young athletes the chance to build entrepreneurial skills.

Polk County Schools have temporarily suspended winter sports after more than 50 student-athletes tested positive for coronavirus.

An afternoon football practice turned tragic on Tuesday when a 14-year-old suddenly collapsed.Tampa Police say the Middleton High School football team was…