ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Student-athletes who wish to play varsity football at any Orange County Public Schools amid the coronavirus pandemic will either need to learn from home or with a learning pod of their teammates, according to a new policy with the school district.The decision was made after recommendations made from the OCPS medical advisory committee, according to the school district, and only applies to varsity football players.“OCPS is committed to safely and successfully launching fall sports.
Given the factors associated with playing varsity football and the recommendations from our Medical Advisory Committee, the district is taking additional measures to ensure the safety of the entire student body,” a district spokesperson said.