May 27, 2026, 5:45 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Lincoln High School’s director of college recruiting, Jacorey Dixon, received a six-game suspension and a $5,000 fine.The suspension is for violating two Florida High School Athletic Association rules.Dixon stated the violations involved providing cleats to one student and taking another on a college visit.<\/p>\n
Lincoln football’s director of college recruiting, Jacorey Dixon, has been suspended for the first six games of the 2026 football season and fined $5,000 after violating two Florida High School Athletic Association<\/a> rules, he confirmed in a Facebook post<\/a> Wednesday.<\/p>\n Dixon said the suspension stems from providing unreleased Hellstar Adidas cleats to a student-athlete on March 10 and accompanying players who were not officially enrolled or registered at Lincoln. According to Dixon, two area coaches reported the incidents.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m suspended because I took one kid on a college visit and gave another kid cleats after his grandmother passed away, although he play for my 7v7,\u201d Dixon wrote.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dixon added that both athletes had announced in December their intentions to play for Lincoln but had not yet met eligibility requirements at the time of the incidents.<\/p>\n \u201cThey both announced they were Lincoln Trojans football athletes in December prior to any of this, but somehow I still got suspended,\u201d he said. \u201cI know who reported me and I read it, but hate never outweighs genuine love, and I\u2019ll never put the energy into negativity.\u201d<\/p>\n High School Sports: The most thorough local sports coverage in the region, from clubs through varsity.<\/a><\/p>\n Dixon expressed disappointment with the outcome but said he remains committed to helping student-athletes.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not even mad about the suspension; I\u2019m more disappointed to constantly face criticism and attacks when the bigger picture should be all of us working together to uplift and protect these kids,\u201d he wrote. \u201cHow can you report something that\u2019s helping a kid better their life?\u201d<\/p>\n Despite the suspension, Dixon said he will continue supporting players and their families.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m going to keep helping kids get opportunities, keep helping families, and keep standing on what I believe in,\u201d he said. \u201cI dedicate my time, energy and resources to helping these young men stay focused, stay out of the streets and chase opportunities bigger than their environment.\u201d<\/p>\n Lincoln athletic director Joseph Vallese<\/a> declined to comment but confirmed the school plans to appeal Dixon\u2019s suspension.<\/p>\n The Trojans are scheduled to open the 2026 regular season against Gadsden County<\/a> in the kickoff classic on Friday, Aug. 14.<\/p>\n Need a break Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.<\/a>Lincoln football 2026 schedule8\/14 vs. Gadsden County8\/21 at Crestview8\/28 at Thomas County Central9\/4 vs. Trinity9\/11 at Rickards9\/18 at Colquitt9\/25 at Mosley10\/2 Bye10\/9 vs. Chiles10\/16 vs. Leon10\/22 vs. Arnold10\/30 at GodbyMore: Football recruiting: Big Bend’s top prospects, where they may go<\/a><\/p>\n Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics and Big Bend Preps for the Tallahassee Democrat. 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