We Are Florida Elite - We Are In This Together

Florida Elite Tallahassee is a close knit, interconnected community. In the last 6 months of 2021, 3 of our families lost a parent, leaving behind 3 spouses and 9 children. One of those who passed was a coach, who had been dedicated to our club, the teams he coached, and his children, two of whom had been in our club from our youngest program. The other two parents who died were, tragically, part of the same team. Cruelly, this left two players and their teammates learning to deal with grief far too early. Playing soccer has been and will continue to be so important for the children, who’ve needed the structure, camaraderie, physical activity and mentorship that our club provides.

This has been a heartbreaking time for our club and a devastating time for the families, who not only lost their loved one but also lost the financial contributions of the parent. We continue to support these families and would appreciate any financial assistance our larger Florida Elite soccer community can offer.