Is it permissible for a coaching staff member to drive a prospective student-athlete for an official visit?

The rules surrounding official visits and the involvement of coaching staff are quite specific in NCAA compliance. In this context, it is not permissible for a coaching staff member to drive a prospective student-athlete for an official visit. The NCAA regulations are designed to ensure that prospective student-athletes are not inappropriately influenced or treated preferentially during their recruitment process.

Driving a prospective student-athlete by a coaching staff member during an official visit is generally not allowed because it can be viewed as providing extra benefits. The NCAA seeks to maintain a level playing field among all schools and to safeguard the integrity of the recruitment process. Hence, the correct perspective on this matter aligns with the regulations that prohibit this type of involvement by coaching staff during official visits.