Quick recruiting question for DIVISION THREE coaches

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2 years ago 08/15/2021 7:19am EDT

Hey, I figure you folks would know--haven't found anything definitive via the NCAA online:

Is it okay for my kid to be getting letters from D3 coaches as a sophomore in high school?

I'm aware that D1 coaches are in touch with, occasionally even offer scholarships to, kids in ninth grade or younger. But are D3 coaches allowed to initiate contact when the kid is just starting the sophomore year?

Yes, I have looked online for guidance. But I'm at least as confused as when I started. Little help, please?

2 years ago 08/15/2021 7:24am EDT

re: StuyGuy

It depends what the letters say.

2 years ago 08/15/2021 7:35am EDT

re: StuyGuy

StuyGuy wrote:
Hey, I figure you folks would know--haven't found anything definitive via the NCAA online:
Is it okay for my kid to be getting letters from D3 coaches as a sophomore in high school?
I'm aware that D1 coaches are in touch with, occasionally even offer scholarships to, kids in ninth grade or younger. But are D3 coaches allowed to initiate contact when the kid is just starting the sophomore year?
Yes, I have looked online for guidance. But I'm at least as confused as when I started. Little help, please?

Why would there be a difference? NCAA is NCAA.

Alan

2 years ago 08/15/2021 10:41am EDT

re: StuyGuy

My kid got a letter from a D3 school.

My ex was concerned this was some NCAA violation. I looked and it was a little confusing but from what I could gather rules allow it. My other thought was that they would not be sending these mass letters (I assume they have a webcrawler that scours HS track and XC results) if it were a violation of the rules since it would be pretty easy to prove.

As to the person saying "NCAA is NCAA" there are differing rules for each division. Since D3 does not offer athletic grants the same rules would be silly.

2 years ago 08/15/2021 11:15am EDT

re: Luv2Run

Luv2Run wrote:
My kid got a letter from a D3 school.
My ex was concerned this was some NCAA violation. I looked and it was a little confusing but from what I could gather rules allow it. My other thought was that they would not be sending these mass letters (I assume they have a webcrawler that scours HS track and XC results) if it were a violation of the rules since it would be pretty easy to prove.
As to the person saying "NCAA is NCAA" there are differing rules for each division. Since D3 does not offer athletic grants the same rules would be silly.

Okay, thanks, appreciate it!

Yes, I've already encountered different rules beween divisions: D1 coaches have limits on frequency-of-contacts that D3 coaches apparently do not(?), for instance.

But your main point seems valid: If they're sending out mass letters to sophomores it's most likely gotta be okay.

2 years ago 08/15/2021 12:13pm EDT

re: StuyGuy

That's legal. In theory, ninth graders are considered recruitable, but few will do much. The coach cannot have actual in-person contact off campus until Junior year.

From an anecdotal standpoint, kids appear to be looking at schools earlier and earlier, Juniors do tons of visits. It makes sense to put your name in front of sophomores.

2 years ago 08/15/2021 4:33pm EDT

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