Each week this blog talks about some different aspect of the recruiting process for NCAA Division III college soccer. But specifically, what are the recruiting rules for NCAA Division III college soccer? The actual “rule book” (aka the NCAA Division III Manual) is a 282-page document of bylaws and subsections and articles that makes the US Constitution look tiny by comparison!
This week we are going to highlight some of the major recruiting rules for you in the context of what college coaches can do during your high school years. This is part of the ongoing education process! Enjoy!
As a FRESHMAN
Recruiting Activity | Rule |
Recruiting Brochures | College coach may send you info on camps or other recruiting material |
Phone Calls | No restrictions, may call at any time |
Text Messages | No restrictions, may text at any time |
Off-Campus Contact | May not make contact until after Sophomore year |
Unofficial Visits | Unlimited |
Official Visits | Not permitted |
As a SOPHOMORE
Recruiting Activity | Rule |
Recruiting Brochures | College coach may send you info on camps or other recruiting material |
Phone Calls | No restrictions, may call at any time |
Text Messages | No restrictions, may text at any time |
Off-Campus Contact | May make contact once your Sophomore year is complete, with restrictions |
Unofficial Visits | Unlimited |
Official Visits | Not permitted |
As a JUNIOR
Recruiting Activity | Rule |
Recruiting Brochures | College coach may send you info on camps or other recruiting material |
Phone Calls | No restrictions, may call at any time |
Text Messages | No restrictions, may text at any time |
Off-Campus Contact | Permitted, with restrictions |
Unofficial Visits | Unlimited |
Official Visits | imited to 1 per institution |
As a SENIOR
Recruiting Activity | |
Recruiting Brochures | College coach may send you info on camps or other recruiting material |
Phone Calls | No restrictions, may call at any time |
Text Messages | No restrictions, may text at any time |
Off-Campus Contact | Permitted, with restrictions |
Unofficial Visits | Unlimited |
Official Visits | Permitted, limited to 1 per institution |
The bottom line is this— as you can see from the list of rules above, most NCAA Division III college coaches will start recruiting players in their Junior and Senior seasons of high school, because this is when they are permitted to do so. As a high school soccer player or parent of a high school soccer player, should understand these rules as well and know how they impact you or your son or daughter.
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