Understanding the contact rules when it comes to basketball recruiting.
June 24th, 2009 - byDo you know the contact rules? Do you know when a coach can call or email you? I wanted to make sure as a basketball recruit you understand what coaches can and can’t do, depending on your grad year and the time of the year it is. It’s 
extremely important that everyone has a copy of the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, as it will give you the following information and more!
When can a DI coach respond to my email if I’m a 2011 grad?
Men’s Basketball: You may begin receiving recruiting materials June 15th after your sophomore year.
Women’s Basketball: You may begin receiving September 1st of your junior year.
*Once this dates hits, you need to be proactive! Research schools and send the coach an introduction email to start building a relationship!
When can a DI coach call me or return my call if I leave a message if I’m a 2011 grad?
Men’s Basketball: Once per month beginning June 15, before your junior year, through July 31st after your junior year.
Women’s Basketball: Once per month in April, May and June 1st-20th. Once between June 21st and June 30th after your junior year. Three Times in July after your junior year (max of one call per week).
*You may make calls to the coach at any time! Don’t wait for a coach to call you!
What if I’m a 2010 grad who is heading into my senior year, what are the rules?
Men’s Basketball: College coaches may call you TWICE per week beginning August 1st.
Women’s Basketball: College coaches may call you ONCE per week beginning August 1st.
*Coaches are still limited, but able to reach out and call you, so it is still important that you are being as proactive as possible.
What about DII programs?
Phone Calls: Across the board DII coaches may call you once per week beginning June 15th between your junior and senior year.
Recruiting Materials: This means printed recruiting materials, like emails and letters may be sent on or after September 1st of your junior year in high school.
*DII coaches have less opportunities to call you, so again, you need to reach out to these coaches.
What about DIII programs?
You may receive printed materials at any time. There is no limit on number of calls or when they can be made by the college coach.
*Even though DIII coaches are able to contact you day ONE of your high school career, does not mean they will. Most DIII programs recruit later in the process, like your senior year, so this is why it is so important to do your research and reach out to coaches.
Good Luck!
