Can coaches engage in countable athletically related activities with prospective student-athletes who have committed to the institution?

Coaches are prohibited from engaging in countable athletically related activities with prospective student-athletes who have committed to the institution. This rule is in place to ensure the integrity of the recruiting process and to protect the rights of all prospective student-athletes. By only allowing interactions during specific, regulated circumstances, such as official visits, the NCAA aims to create a fair playing field in the recruitment of student-athletes.

The regulation emphasizes that once a prospective student-athlete has committed, they are not yet a member of the team and should not be subject to the same level of engagement and training required of enrolled athletes. This helps to maintain clear boundaries about the involvement of coaches with athletes in the recruitment phase, ensuring that all prospective student-athletes have the same opportunities during their decision-making process.