NCAA Recruiting Definitions & Boundaries: Be Informed

When it comes to the athletic recruiting world, those who know … succeed! NCAA programs are on a short leash when it comes recruiting. College coaches will follow these guidelines to mitigate the risk of making a student-athlete and their own program ineligible. Take time to research the NCAA calendars and guidelines (ncaa.org) to be better informed.

Then following definitions will give you a foundation on when to expect correspondence from college programs and when not to.

Quiet Period: College coaches can only have in-person meetings with recruits on their own college campus.

Evaluation Period: Authorized college coaches and personnel can assess a recruit's playing ability and academic qualifications during off-campus visits. During these visits, the college coaches cannot meet with the recruits.

Contact Period: Authorized college coaches and personnel are free to have in-person meetings with recruit’s off-campus.

Dead Period: Nothing allowed during this period. No meeting or evaluations are allowed, and no unofficial or official visits are permitted.

Every sport has different requirements regarding when, where and how a college coach and/or program can contact you. Learn more about NCAA guidelines and take no chances in your college athletic career!