Juice Dixon, director of recruiting and linebackers coach at Gadsden County, has been making headlines with his recent social media post, where he revealed facing FHSAA accusations of unleveling the playing field.
Emotions ran high this week as several Gadsden County High School football players were left in tears after being informed they could no longer play for the team they helped build.
The sudden decision has sparked outrage among players, parents, and coaching staff, especially coach Juice Dixon, who is now facing allegations filed with the Florida High School Athletic Association. (FHSAA).
According to Coach Juice, the news came unexpectedly and just one week before the team’s first game of the season.
Some players were told they must transfer immediately despite having built strong bonds and spent months preparing for the season.
“Ever had a kid hug you while sobbing? What am I supposed to do? Man, I didn’t sign up for this.” Juice shared his sorrow through a now-viral social media post.
Coach Juice further expressed frustration at the lack of empathy shown toward student-athletes whose families may not have the financial means or transportation to move to new schools.
He also raised concerns over the logistics of transferring so close to the start of the season, with many schools having already finalized their rosters and depth charts.
“It’s not just about football, Some of these kids don’t even have fathers and lean on us coaches for guidance.”
Similarly, one of the most pointed moments in Coach Juice’s statement came when he revealed details from an FHSAA report allegedly submitted by a Leon County Coach.
Ov szn @GadsdenFootball … we got dogs at this kennel #fsu #Seminoles pic.twitter.com/jE6jndMh5I
— Juice Dixon (@CoachJuiceDixon) June 1, 2025
The report claimed that Juice’s presence on a coaching staff was “unleveling the playing field” in the Big Bend area, accusing him of “bullying and intimidating” other programs because players were drawn to his leadership.
“It’s crazy. One coach even screenshotted all my social media accounts to include in the report,” Dixon said. “Now you got my attention.”
Report States FHSAA Paperwork Dispute Led To Player Transfers and Coach Ellington’s Suspension
According to reports, the decision to remove eight Gadsden County High School football players followed a paperwork dispute regarding Form EL12, required for nontraditional student-athletes.
The forms, which were submitted in June, were filed before the FHSAA officially released them in July.
#springBall pic.twitter.com/LHXBaPBs37
— Juice Dixon (@CoachJuiceDixon) May 1, 2025
As a result, the players were ruled ineligible to play for Gadsden County, despite being cleared to participate in the season.
The report further revealed that on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the FHSAA board reviewed each of the eight cases, and for the first two student-athletes, the board voted 4-2 to let them play, but not at Gadsden County High.
Similarly, the remaining six students, a motion for a four-game suspension failed. Instead, a second motion passed 4-2, which allows those students to play, but only outside of Gadsden County.
Furthermore, Head Coach Russell Ellington was suspended by the FHSAA board.
Coach Juice Dixon emphasized that the decisions being made are hurting the kids the most.
“Football is supposed to bring people together, but this kind of stuff makes me not even want to coach anymore.”
Despite the decision, Juice remains committed to helping his players move forward.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jacorey ‘Juice’ Dixon serves as the assistant football coach of Godby High School in Tallahassee, Florida.
- He attended Jefferson County High School.
