Florida Governor Signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' Allowing Coaches to Support Players Financially
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 players with expenses such as food, transportation, and rehabilitation services. The act is named after Teddy Bridgewater, a Florida native and former NFL quarterback, who was suspended for using his own money to support players at Miami Northwestern High School. The new law sets strict guidelines on spending, capping it at $15,000 per team annually and requiring full reporting to a state agency. This legislation aims to provide coaches with the ability to support underprivileged players without facing penalties. 
