GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The FHSAA would like to extend the opportunity for student-athletes in member schools to participate as part of the FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.  The purpose of the committee will be to provide a voice for student-athletes within the FHSAA governance structure, in the following areas:

• Current issues facing student-athletes.
• Input regarding rules and regulations.
• Input on FHSAA special initiatives (e.g., sportsmanship campaign).
• Promotion of a positive image of the student-athlete.

The 16-member statewide committee will meet once or twice annually at the Robert W. Hughes FHSAA Building in Gainesville and once over Zoom. Projected meeting dates are Monday, September 28, 2026 (Gainesville), Monday, January 25, 2027 (Zoom), and Monday, March 1, 2027 (Gainesville). Participation in these meetings is a mandatory requirement of the committee. A student’s participation would involve a trip to the meeting, accompanied by a chaperone. Expenses (e.g., mileage, lodging, per diem) will be paid by the FHSAA.

Please review the enclosed nomination form and select two student-athletes one male and one female) in your school who have an interest in serving on the committee.  The FHSAA is interested in applicants who possess the following qualities:

• Must be an active student-athlete participating in at least one FHSAA-sanctioned or recognized sport;
• Must be a sophomore (rising junior) or junior (rising senior) in good academic and disciplinary standing;
• Must show a commitment toward representing the interests of all student-athletes;
• Must display strong character and commitment to sportsmanship and integrity; and
• Must demonstrate leadership in your school.

We have slots for 10 more students for the 2026-2027 school year.

Section 1
We have three (3) open seats in this section. What type of nominations do we need from Section 1?

• Female and male juniors or seniors from public, charter, or private schools

Section 2
We have two (2) open seats in this section. What type of nominations do we need from Section 2?

• Female juniors or seniors from public, charter, or private schools

Section 3
We have two (2) open seats in this section. What type of nominations do we need from Section 3?

• Female and male juniors or seniors from public, charter, or private schools

Section 4
We have three (3) open seats in this section. What type of nominations do we need from Section 4?

• Female and male juniors or seniors from public, charter, or private schools

 
Nomination forms are available here and must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026. If you have any questions, please email jeley@fhsaa.org or call (352) 681-3045 ext. 350.


 About the FHSAA: The Florida High School Athletic Association supervises and regulates interscholastic athletic programs for high school students at member public, private and charter schools. The organization also recognizes and honors academic achievement among student-athletes at over 850 middle, junior and senior high schools statewide. Headquartered in Gainesville, it is the official governing body for interscholastic athletics in Florida.