Purpose
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee provides a voice in the FHSAA governance structure to the Association’s largest constituency – the more than 300,000 participating student-athletes. The committee will focus on the following areas: current issues facing student-athletes, input regarding rules and regulations, input on FHSAA special initiatives (e.g., sportsmanship program), and promoting a positive image of the student-athlete.
Mission Statement
"We work to represent the best interests of all student-athletes by presenting their concerns to the FHSAA, thereby developing initiatives for future improvement. Our goal is to promote the advancement of sportsmanship and integrity by fostering an ethical, safe, competitive environment on and off the field."
The FHSAA will extend the opportunity for student-athletes in member schools to participate as part of the FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Nomination forms will be sent to member school athletic directors via e-mail and made available on this webpage. 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 multiple times annually at the Robert W. Hughes FHSAA Building in Gainesville. A student’s participation would involve a trip to the meeting, accompanied by a chaperone.
Click here for nomination form.
Site: Robert W. Hughes FHSAA Building, Gainesville (unless otherwise specified)
Dates:
October 5, 2026
Agenda | minutes
January 25, 2027 (via Zoom)
Agenda | minutes
March 1, 2027
Agenda | minutes
Committee Meeting Archive
Please click here for previous committee meeeting agendas and minutes.
Staff Liaison
Kenya Tolbert
(352) 372-9551 ext. 330
2026-27 Committee Members
Section One Representatives:
Name: Katie Staten
Year in School: Sophomore
School: St. Johns Country Day (Orange Park)
Name: James Thomas
Year in School: Senior
School: Keystone Heights
Name: Teagan Zema
Year in School: Junior
School: Santa Fe (Alachua)
Name: Connor Thumm
Year in School: Junior
School: Maclay School (Tallahassee)
Section Two Representatives:
Name: Benjamin DiBlasi
Year in School: Junior
School: Redeemer Christian (Ocala)
Name: Zoe Belden
Year in School: Junior
School: Oviedo
Name: Campbell Walker
Year in School: Junior
School: Lake Nona (Orlando)
Name: Evan Warford
Year in School: Junior
School: Calvary Christian (Clearwater)
Section Three Representatives:
Name: Sydney Daniel
Year in School: Junior
School: Lincoln Park Academy (Fort Pierce)
Name: Aidan Corcoran
Year in School: Senior
School: Sarasota
Name: Ella Baroni
Year in School: Senior
School: Newsome (Lithia)
Name: Crosby Kappeler
Year in School: Junior
School: Indian Rocks Christian (Largo)
Section Four Representatives:
Name: Manuel Coya
Year in School: Senior
School: Palmer Trinity (Miami)
Name: Evangeline Odin
Year in School: Junior
School: Miami Springs
Name: Peyton Williamson
Year in School: Junior
School: Suncoast (Riviera Beach)
Name: Preston Sharpe
Year in School: Senior
School: NSU University School (Fort Lauderdale)