Can an institutional staff member make phone calls to a prospective student-athlete during the official visit period?

During the official visit period, institutional staff members are allowed to communicate directly with prospective student-athletes, which includes making phone calls. This policy is designed to facilitate open dialogue between recruits and the institution, allowing prospective student-athletes to ask questions and get to know the program better during their visits.

The allowance for direct communication, including phone calls, reflects the importance of building relationships and providing necessary information that can assist prospective student-athletes in making informed decisions about their future. The other options do not align with NCAA rules regarding communication during this specific recruiting period, as they either restrict communication to indirect methods or incorrectly specify the modes of communication allowed.