The Tallahassee Sports Council, originally created in 1989, is a focus group that concentrates on the economic benefits of visitor-generating events to support sports tourism for the betterment of the community.

The Council provides a fact-finding source of community input and technical resources for sports tourism-related matters considered by the Tourist Development Council. Additionally, the Tallahassee Sports Council is charged with the responsibility of providing essential information to the Tourist Development Council regarding potential events, dates/date conflicts, and venue availability of proposed sporting events in Leon County.

Tallahassee Sports Council members include:

Mrs. Judy Alexander
Gulf Winds Track Club

Mr. James Card
Larry J. Overton and Associates

Mr. Robert Carrol
Florida A&M University Campus Recreation

Mr. Mike Collins
Florida State University Campus Recreation

Mrs. Ashley Edwards
Tallahassee Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs

Mr. Roger Englert
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center

Mr. Scott Hansen
Leon County Schools

Mrs. Amanda Heidecker
Leon County Parks & Recreation

Chairman Nick Maddox
Leon County Board of County Commissioners

Dr. Jason Pappas
Florida State University

Mr. Stuart Pearce
Florida State University Athletics

Mr. Michael Smith
FAMU Athletics Rep

Mr. Chuck Moore
TCC Athletics Rep

Mr. James Watson
Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Mrs. Isabella Egloff
At-large member