Can a ‘graduate assistant’ coach date an athlete they coach?

I knew of a GA coach who eventually married one of his athletes.

A lot of that has happened. So, is it against NCAA/SafeSport/etc policy for a GA to date a student-athlete they coach?

Yes. That is so hot!

Probably against University and Athletic Dept rules.

I never permitted one of my assistants to have a personal relationship with any team member, whether s/he directly coached the individual or not.

That was in writing on the list-of-expectations that a prospective assistant would read and sign.

Then they just get hired at another school because the patriarchy.

Only if the GA has eligibility remaining./s

I second Sham69. That would be so hottt. I say why not?

Why is that in quotes?

The question seems so strange and odd.Why would anyone care about other people's personal lives .People do date each other its human nature .Seems pretty normal to develop feelings for someone that you spend a lot of time with sharing a activity that you are both passionate about .

NO !!! But I know it has happened

I think it is someone that specifically coaches graduate assistants, or in this case graduate assistant athletes.

Power imbalance, money (scholarship) involved, playing (racing) time involved, favoritism, repercussions of the relationship ending, trust issues with the coach from other athletes, drama among the team in general, etc, etc.

Exactly

There’s no law that says you can’t. You’re both consenting adults so it’s perfectly fine. However, the employer (the head coach) can set rules saying no or you must disclose the relationship with the department, in writing. Worst case the coach will say you have to quit.

If he or she let's you smash, then do it. It's none of our business.