This school year marks a significant shift for high school athletes in Florida. Florida high school athletes can now legally earn money through NIL deals, a change that has garnered both strong support and concern within the community. "If there’s an organization that wants to help compensate a high school player for their business or company, I think it’s great," said Cameron Duke, head football coach at Edgewater High School. Buck Gurley, head football coach at Ocoee High School, expressed reservations, saying, "I don’t believe in high school kids getting paid. The new NIL law has multiple layers, including provisions allowing high school athletes to hire agents to help them navigate business deals.