Estero High School track coach dies

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LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The Estero High School community is remembering the life of the school’s athletic director and track coach.

Jeff Sommers was just 58 years old.

The Estero girls 4×800 relay team won the state championship in Jacksonville over the weekend. They were celebrating when Sommer collapsed.

He was taken to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center and died shortly after.

Monday, students and faculty are remembering his legacy. The students set up a big memorial for him on the fence outside the school.

Grief counselors will be on hand for students.

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