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Florida high school football coach reprimanded for improper NIL deals
TL;DR
Hector Clavijo, head coach of Santaluces High School, received a written reprimand for improper NIL deals involving student-athletes. He faces potential dismissal if he fails to comply with district directives.
Key points
- Hector Clavijo received a written reprimand from the school district
- Improper NIL deals involving student-athletes were the cause
- Clavijo claimed he was unaware of the rules due to lack of training
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Hector Clavijo IIIPalm Beach County School DistrictSantaluces Community High School
Santaluces head coach Hector Clavijo talks to the officials before game against the Gators in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on August 29, 2025.
According to a CBS12 report, Santaluces Community High School head football coach Hector Clavijo III has been reprimanded by the Palm Beach County School Districtâs Office with a written warning that if disobeyed could lead to dismissal.
The report states that failure to comply with the district directives could be considered insubordination and lead to result in further discipline, including termination. Clavijo explained at a pre-determination meeting that he apologized for the situation, stating he wasnât aware of the rules and and no training, per the report.
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Factoring in Clavijoâs lack of knowledge regarding the rules, the district decided to hand the Santaluces head football coach the written reprimand, according to the investigation report.
The Palm Beach Post reported earlier this month that a Florida high school football player had paid Clavijo at least $7,000 as part of a Name, Image and Likeness contract negotiation. The Palm Beach County School Districtâs Office of Inspector General found that Clavijo âexploited his relationship with the student athleteâ and accepted $7,000, with $5,000 coming via bank transfer and $2,000 via Zelle, from a student-athlete he coached/taught in exchange for acting as an unlicensed NIL agent/negotiator.
Q&A
What were the consequences for Hector Clavijo regarding NIL deals?
Hector Clavijo received a written reprimand and could face dismissal if he does not comply with district directives.
Why was Hector Clavijo unaware of the NIL rules?
Clavijo stated that he had not received any training on the NIL rules, which contributed to his lack of awareness.
What could happen if Clavijo disobeys the reprimand?
Failure to comply with the reprimand could be deemed insubordination and may lead to further disciplinary actions, including termination.