Florida Governor Signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' Allowing Coaches to Financially Support Players
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into law, enabling high school coaches in the state to use personal funds to assist their players with expenses such as food, transportation, and rehabilitation services. The legislation is named after Teddy Bridgewater, a Florida native and former NFL quarterback, who was suspended in 2025 for using his own money to support players at Miami Northwestern High School. The new law, which received unanimous support in the Florida House and Senate, imposes strict regulations on how coaches can spend their money, capping expenditures at $15,000 per team annually and requiring full reporting to a state agency. The act aims to provide a structured way for coaches to support underprivileged players without facing penalties. 
