Coaches Compliance Rules Ed September 2009

Agenda Recruiting Social Networking – Twitter/ Facebook Electronic Media Playing/Practice Rules Official Visits New Eligibility Center Coaches Exam Questions

Recruiting- Electronic Transmissions-Microblogs A coach may post general informational content not created for a recruiting purpose: Game score Team updates Facility updates Generic updates regarding staff/team A coach may not: Mention specific prospects Unless it is in response to a media inquiry to confirm your recruitment Facebook, Twitter, Personal Website, Blog

Recruiting- Electronic Transmissions-Microblogs Communication with or about a PSA in the public’s view ( ) is impermissible Twitter May not publicize a PSA visit Cannot post a photograph of the PSA while on the visit until NLI has been signed

Recruiting- Electronic Transmissions-Microblogs is not limited to traditional – private/direct messages are permissible Cannot use software to convert to text message Cannot send direct messages if you are aware they are being received as texts You may “friend” a PSA on the social networking sites- this confirms only your potential recruitment of the PSA

Printed Recruiting Materials- Electronic Media Guides You may provide PSA’s with media guide on CD/flashdrive/memory disk Contain only exact reproduction of media guide Packaging images limited to the cover of the media guide or information label Must use minimum storage capacity

Printed Recruiting Materials- Electronic Media Guides Bottom Line If you are planning on using Electronic Media Guides: HAVE THEM APPROVED BY COMPLIANCE!

Playing & Practice Season Hourly Limitations Voluntary Practice Know your Segments of Playing Season Record all Practices – exact times! Know Skill Instruction Rules 1 st class- Sept 15 th April 15 th – school end

Playing & Practice Season Hourly Limitations Note on calendars if student-athletes have different practice schedules – attach sheet Remember no practice one week prior to finals week for Out of Season sports

Official Visit Requirements Bylaw PSA’s MUST be registered with the Eligibility Center prior to the visit. MUST receive the following at least five days before the visit: Transcripts & Test Scores Clearinghouse ID # Five visit letter Itinerary Is it a DEAD PERIOD?? If these items are not given to Compliance in a timely manner your visit will not be approved.

Official Visits Immediately following the visit: Final Visit Record Student Host Receipt Form Prospect Receipt Form Copies of receipts from meals/entertainment Get signatures!!! Please inform Compliance Office of any canceled official visits.

Eligibility Center Updates PSA’s who have already registered with the EC for Fall 2010 or later must have their information transferred to the new Web site Eligibility Center PSA’s who have already registered with the old site are still considered registered, however they need to provide more information before they can be processed by the EC

Coaches Exam – Frequently Missed Test Questions Which of the following causes a PSA to be defined as RECRUITED? Unofficial Visit Evaluation on more than one occasion Phone calls more than once All of the above Phone calls!

Coaches Exam – Frequently Missed Test Questions A high school, college prep school, or two-year college coach may be provided with a max of two complimentary admissions to attend a home athletics event _____________. Within 30 miles of the institution’s campus Only on the institution’s campus Within 50 miles of the institution’s campus At any site of competition 30 miles of the institution’s campus

Coaches Exam – Frequently Missed Test Questions After a PSA has signed an NLI, the coach is permitted to have in-person, on-or off- campus contact with the PSA at any time regardless of the recruiting period. True False False! Dead Periods!

Coaches Exam – Frequently Missed Test Questions An institution’s camp or clinic brochure may be placed in periodicals or publications such as high school, two-year college or nonscholastic game programs. True False False.

Coaches Exam – Frequently Missed Test Questions Athletic department staff members may do which of the following involving any recruiting or scouting service? Endorse a recruiting or scouting service Serve as a consultant to a recruiting or scouting service Participate on a advisory panel for a recruiting or scouting service Grant an interview to a recruiting or scouting service.

Coaches Exam – Frequently Missed Test Questions A coach is interested in contacting a PSA who was certified as a NONQUALIFIER and is enrolled in the first year at a two-year college. What form of contact is NOT permissible? Telephone calls Written general correspondence In-person, on- and off- campus contact All of the above In-person, on-and off-campus contact.

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