Erik Lee, a longtime history teacher and former head coach at Lake Worth High, announced this spring that he and his son Erik Lee Jr. would relocate to Park Vista High in Florida. The move, which also sees Lee step down from his coaching post to become offensive coordinator, is described by both as the best opportunity for the pair.
Erik Lee Jr., a 6‑2, 220‑pound left‑handed quarterback, arrives with a reputation earned at Lake Worth where he topped the district in total and rushing yards last season. His performance helped the Trojans post a 6‑14 combined record over the previous two years, but his individual stats — 1,401 passing yards and a 61 percent completion rate — stood out.
Park Vista head coach Donald Hanna has voiced confidence that Lee Jr. will be the catalyst the Cobras need. “We’re excited to have a player who can command the offense and make quick decisions,” Hanna said, noting that the team’s offensive line and skill players present a strong supporting cast.
The transfer also brings roster additions such as receivers Justice Jones and Elisha Gamble, both of whom have received offers from Florida Atlantic University. Their presence adds depth to a unit that struggled at quarterback after the senior starter suffered a meniscus tear last season.
A New Chapter for the Cobras
Beyond the field, Erik Lee remains on staff at Lake Worth High as a history teacher, while his replacement, LeVon Barnett Jr., has assembled an eight‑person coaching staff. The younger Lee expressed mixed feelings about leaving his former school but emphasized that the decision was driven by the desire for greater exposure and development.
Erik Lee Jr. has already taken part in spring practice, guiding the Black and Blue scrimmage and earning praise for his leadership. He is slated to debut in the upcoming season, though league rules will keep him out of the spring game at Seminole Ridge as a new transfer.
The family’s football journey began in Pensacola, where Erik Sr. coached at Somerset Canyons before the Lees relocated to Lake Worth in 2021. Their path now leads to Park Vista, a program moving into District 14, where the elder Lee hopes to blend his play‑calling expertise with his son’s on‑field instincts.
With college scouts eyeing prospects like North Dakota State College of Science and the South Georgia Institute, Erik Lee Jr. dreams of playing at the next level. His immediate focus, however, is leading the Cobras back to relevance and mounting a run at a state championship.
The Lees’ shared ambition reflects a broader trend of family collaborations in high school football, where mentorship and talent intersect. Erik Lee Sr.’s scouting report highlights his son’s adaptability and improvisational skill, traits he says are essential for modern quarterback play.
Observers note that the move also signals a shift in coaching dynamics, as Lee Sr.’s experience and play‑calling acumen could reshape Park Vista’s offensive philosophy.