An athletics department staff member is permitted to endorse which of the following?

The correct answer is that an athletics department staff member is not permitted to endorse any of the given options. In NCAA regulations, there are strict guidelines regarding endorsements and the involvement of athletics staff with prospective student-athletes and current college coaches.

Staff members must avoid any appearance of bias or preferential treatment that could arise from endorsements. This ensures a level playing field and integrity in the recruitment process and maintains compliance with NCAA rules.

Endorsing a prospective student-athlete's team could imply favoritism or influence during recruitment, which would be a violation. Similarly, endorsing a current college coach could lead to conflicts of interest and unethical advantages. Lastly, endorsing an athletics facility used by prospective student-athletes could also create the impression of trying to lure those athletes unfairly.

By choosing "none of the above," it aligns with the NCAA’s mission to prevent any form of undue influence or perceived advantages that could compromise the integrity of college athletics.