Compliance question

[Burner1]

From the recent "Notes on a Scorecard":

"During a prospect's visit to campus (official or unofficial), he/she may participate in physical workouts or other recreational activities, provided the activities are not organized or observed by members of the athletics department coaching staff and are not designed to test the athletics abilities of the prospect. Recently, the NCAA issued an interpretation which states that during an official or unofficial visit, a prospect may participate in recreational activities in a facility that is not open to the general public (e.g., campus recreation center, golf course, swimming pool), provided the activities are not organized or observed by members of the athletics department coaching staff (including strength and conditioning coaches) and are not designed to test the athletics abilities of the prospect."

Can one of our recruiting experts explain the reason for this rule? It seems like it would be a real good idea for coaches to work out prospects so the school has a better idea what it will be getting. And, how do summer camps and junior days fit under this rule?

 

[HFrog1999]

From the recent "Notes on a Scorecard":

"During a prospect's visit to campus (official or unofficial), he/she may participate in physical workouts or other recreational activities, provided the activities are not organized or observed by members of the athletics department coaching staff and are not designed to test the athletics abilities of the prospect. Recently, the NCAA issued an interpretation which states that during an official or unofficial visit, a prospect may participate in recreational activities in a facility that is not open to the general public (e.g., campus recreation center, golf course, swimming pool), provided the activities are not organized or observed by members of the athletics department coaching staff (including strength and conditioning coaches) and are not designed to test the athletics abilities of the prospect."

Can one of our recruiting experts explain the reason for this rule? It seems like it would be a real good idea for coaches to work out prospects so the school has a better idea what it will be getting. And, how do summer camps and junior days fit under this rule?

It's probably so that coaches don't force recruits to work out for them. They aren't professional athletes. They are being offered scholarships based on their performance in High School and other amature competitions (All Star games etc.)

 

[asleep003]

There are plenty of planned/organized opportunities to view a particular player beyond game films, if the coaches/scouts are interested... Jr days/7 man ball/film... should be enough and hopefully it doesn't ever have to go beyond that ...

Cheers !