Is it permissible for a coach to recruit a prospective student-athlete through general information emailed to them?

Recruiting a prospective student-athlete through general information emailed to them is permissible within NCAA regulations. This form of communication is considered a standard method of sharing information about a program and its offerings, which is allowed as long as the information is non-personalized and does not violate any specific recruiting rules.

General information can include emails about the school's athletics program, events, or general admissions information. As long as the coach does not initiate contact that is specific to the individual student's athletic ability or potential, sending this type of information is allowed.

Other choices may add conditions that are not necessary or permissible under the current NCAA rules. For instance, personal notes could complicate things if they indicate a more direct recruitment effort, and a prospective student-athlete requesting information doesn't change the fundamental nature of what is allowed if the communication remains general.