A coalition is about building power to accomplish change that no one group can reasonably accomplish on its own. A well-defined coalition not only builds power and influence, it broadens support, maximizes resources (e.g., time, money, people and connections), enhances legitimacy, creates synergy, and offers diverse perspectives on issues. Coalitions can be extremely effective. The general literature on coalition building references "community-based" development and effectiveness factors (i.e., formal rules, membership, leadership, mission, etc). However, coalition building in the legislative context refers to informal partnerships or collaboration of groups who have common interests. These groups coalesce to try to pass or "kill" an issue. In most cases, the coalition disbands once there is resolution of the issue. However, in some instances, the members of the coalition will formalize their partnership to track similar issues in future legislative sessions. This article describes the case of a durable coalition that has formed over the issue of physical education in the Florida public schools.