Gainesville High Coach Quintavis Styles Has Died
The 31-year-old assistant football coach passed away at UF Health Shands Hospital on September 29.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Football
Gainesville High School assistant football coach Quintavis Styles died at age 31. His passing at UF Health Shands Hospital occurred on September 29, 2026, and his cause of death remains undetermined.
Why it matters
The death of Styles marks another loss for the Gainesville High football program, which has faced multiple personnel challenges throughout the 2026 season.
Quintavis Styles was 31 years old at the time of his passing. The Gainesville High football team is currently navigating a season that included a recent 54-6 game result and a 2-4 overall record.
The players
Quintavis Styles
He was an assistant football coach at Gainesville High who played collegiately at the University of Northern Colorado.
Rick Rone
He served as the junior varsity coach for the Gainesville High football program before his death in April 2026.
Ashour Peera
He is a coach at Gainesville High who was placed on administrative leave in September 2026.
Sebastian Jimenez
He is an individual who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in August 2026.
The details
Styles, who moved to Gainesville in June 2026, previously played collegiate football at the University of Northern Colorado from 2015 to 2019. The team is scheduled to return to the field for competition on October 9, 2026.
Timeline
April 7, 2026: Junior varsity coach Rick Rone died.
June 2026: Quintavis Styles moved to Gainesville.
August 22, 2026: Sebastian Jimenez was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
September 17, 2026: Coach Ashour Peera was placed on administrative leave.
September 29, 2026: Quintavis Styles died at UF Health Shands Hospital.
Season Trajectory
The loss of Styles follows a series of departures and personnel changes that have impacted the Gainesville High coaching staff. These recurring disruptions continue to shift the team's stability as they attempt to move forward with the remainder of their season.
With the team scheduled to return to play on October 9, the program must now manage its depleted coaching staff to complete the season. This personnel challenge remains a primary factor in the team's ability to improve upon their current 2-4 record.
The takeaway
The sudden loss of a coach at this age highlights the unpredictable nature of personnel stability within high school athletic programs. Families and community members are encouraged to support the coaching staff as they prepare for the team's upcoming games.
What happens next
The Gainesville High football team is scheduled to return to the field for competition on October 9, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports, visit the Football section.
