For high school athletes who just finished their sophomore year, here are some important NCAA rule changes effective June 15, 2012:
In the sport of NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball, coaches will be permitted to make unlimited calls or send unlimited texts to prospects (or their parents or legal guardians) as early as the June 15 at the conclusion of the prospect’s sophomore year of high school.
For more complete information on rule changes affecting the sport of Division I Men’s Basketball, refer to:
For ALL Division II sports, coaches will be permitted to e-mail, call, or text prospects (or their parents or legal guardians) as early as the June 15 at the conclusion of the prospect’s sophomore year of high school. Thereafter, coaches will be able to make unlimited phone calls or text messages. In addition, the number of off-campus contacts that Div. II coaches will be able to have with prospects, their parents, or legal guardians will be unlimited.
Some Informed Athlete products that might be of interest for those who going through the college recruiting process include:
Recruiting through the eyes of a coach: http://www.informedathlete.com/recruiting-though-the-eyes-of-a-coach#
Overcoming Adversity to Achieve Success: http://www.informedathlete.com/the-donnie-webb-story-overcoming-adversity-to-achieve-success#
Both Sides of the Plate – Insider Secrets for Navigating the College Recruiting Process: http://www.informedathlete.com/the-donnie-webb-story-overcoming-adversity-to-achieve-success#
If we can be of assistance to you in any way, don’t hesitate to contact Informed Athlete at 913-766-1235 or at rick@informedathlete.com to schedule a consultation. We’ll discuss your particular situation, answer your questions, and advise you on your best options with complete confidentiality.
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I have just ordered your book and am anxiously awaiting its arrival…
I am the parent of a D-III football player beginning his sophomore year at a school where he received a “special talent” pass for admissions to the university. (While he qualified for D-I academically, he liked the location, academic program and facilities at the school.) After his freshman season, with substantial play time and accolades as a freshmen, his father (who lives in another state) pushed him to get official permission for a D-I school to talk to him about transferring with a possible football scholarship. His position coach was aware of the request and understood the situation, but the head coach had a major attitude and appears to be taking it out on him so far this year. He has become serious about the possibility of a transfer to a D-I school – even as a walk-on if necessary. Another parent told me he may not have to redshirt if he transfers to a D-I or D-II school. Another said it would have to be D-I AA. Can you clarify if such a possiblity exists? Is there any benefit or impact for a mid-year transfer? I look forward to your response…
Hi Vic,
Thanks for ordering our book! I suggest that you contact me directly at rick@informedathlete.com if the book does not answer your questions.
Rick
my son received a grant this past summer to attend UC Santa Barbara to play baseball. Through the fall he finished a quarter acedemically ,but he didn’t get much of a look on the baseball team. They wanted to red shirt him , He refuse and now has registered to play at a JR. College this spring. My question is can he play at a division 1 program next year?
Hi Dan,
For your son to be eligible at a Div. I school as a 4-2-4 transfer, he’ll need to earn his Associate’s Degree from the JUCO. If you want more details on the 4-2-4 transfer rules, contact me directly at rick@informedathlete.com for a consultation.
Rick
Hello. My daughter is a junior in high school. We spent 4 hours with a DII soccer coach last Sunday and the coach mentioned in terms of a scholarship only having to pay 3 or 4k out of $40k. AND wants a commitment in 4-6 weeks. Is this legitimate? I’m told coaches really can’t offer things like this officially yet. How should we proceed? My daughter also has 2 visits coming up with DI schools, as well.
Thank you.
Hi Joyce,
You are correct in that coaches can’t make an official scholarship offer until your daughter’s senior year – and in the sport of soccer, it will be in February of her senior year. I’m sure it is legitimate, as it is common in many female sports for the recruiting and commitments to be done during the junior, and in some situations, even the sophomore year.
If you want to discuss this situation in more detail, contact me directly at rick@informedathlete.com.
Rick