Summary

The conversation focuses on the Florida Coaches Coalition and their mission to improve coaching pay in the state. The coalition was founded in December 2021 by Dr. Andrew Ramjit, a former coach and county athletic director. The main proposal of the coalition is to establish a minimum wage for coaches in Florida. The conversation also highlights the current barriers to increasing coaching compensation, including teacher unions and Title IX concerns. The coalition is actively working with the state legislature to bring about policy changes and is gaining support from coaches across the state. The conversation concludes with a call to action for coaches to get involved and support the cause.

Takeaways

The Florida Coaches Coalition is working to improve coaching pay in the state by advocating for a minimum wage for coaches.

Current barriers to increasing coaching compensation include teacher unions and Title IX concerns.

The coalition is actively working with the state legislature to bring about policy changes and is gaining support from coaches across the state.

Coaches are encouraged to get involved and support the cause by visiting the coalition's website and following them on social media.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Mission Statement

01:33 Introduction of the Florida Coaches Coalition

08:22 Proposal for Minimum Wage for Coaches

10:53 Current Barriers to Increasing Compensation

14:11 Legislative and Policy Changes

18:33 Lack of Support from FHSAA

22:03 Need for Unity Among Coaches

25:04 Starting the Change at the State Level

29:30 How to Get Involved and Support the Cause

32:41 Call to Action for Coaches