Marcelo Llorente

Marcelo Llorente, R-Miami, who initiated the steroid-testing amendment, met with Thornton and other members of the FHSAA in Miami to discuss the testing program.During the meeting, the parties involved discussed gender equity, procedures and the possible influx of positive reinforcement for more random testing.

When asked whether female sports like flag football and softball would be included Monday, Llorente responded, "We need to get a better feel for the number of athletes participating."
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"Our understanding was that the representative [Llorente] was approving of this," Thornton said.

As far as making a dent in the fight against athletes who have used or will consider using steroids, Llorente, a former baseball player at Tulane University, said he hopes the program will send shockwaves.

"There is the temptation out there for student-athletes to take a short cut," he said.

Marcelo Llorente, said those three sports were chosen because they are sports where muscle mass most enhances performance.

Any athlete who refuses to provide a urine sample would be ineligible to remain on the team.Those who test positive would be suspended from the team, but could be reinstated if they pass a follow-up test later.

"It's been a four-year endeavor," said Llorente, a Miami Republican who pushed the legislation with the help of state Sen.
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"I think this bill takes us a big step in the right direction," said Llorente, a former college baseball player.

Marcelo Llorente, R-Miami, who initiated the steroid-testing amendment, met with Thornton and other members of the FHSAA in Miami to discuss the testing program.During the meeting, the parties involved discussed gender equity, procedures and the possible influx of positive reinforcement for more random testing.

When asked whether female sports like flag football and softball would be included Monday, Llorente responded, "We need to get a better feel for the number of athletes participating."
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"Our understanding was that the representative [Llorente] was approving of this," Thornton said.

As far as making a dent in the fight against athletes who have used or will consider using steroids, Llorente, a former baseball player at Tulane University, said he hopes the program will send shockwaves.

"There is the temptation out there for student-athletes to take a short cut," he said.

Marcelo Llorente, R-Miami, said those three sports were chosen because they are sports where muscle mass most enhances performance.

Any athlete who refuses to provide a urine sample would be ineligible to remain on the team.Those who test positive would be suspended from the team, but could be reinstated if they pass a follow-up test later.

"It's been a four-year endeavor," said Llorente, R-Miami, who pushed the legislation with the help of state Sen.
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"I think this bill takes us a big step in the right direction," said Llorente, a former college baseball player.

Marcelo Llorente, said those three sports were chosen because they are sports where muscle mass most enhances performance.

Any athlete who refuses to provide a urine sample would be ineligible to remain on the team.Those who test positive would be suspended from the team, but could be reinstated if they pass a follow-up test later.

"It's been a four-year endeavor," said Llorente, a Miami Republican who pushed the legislation with the help of state Sen.
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"I think this bill takes us a big step in the right direction," said Llorente, a former college baseball player.

Marcelo Llorente, a Miami Republican and former college baseball player.

Marcelo Llorente, R-Miami, a former baseball player at Tulane University, proposed a three-year steroid testing plan for student-athletes across all sports.