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NCAA Division I Council Will Return to Recruiting Activities – Dead Period to End on June 1st

On March 13th, 2020 the NCAA Division I voted to go in what was known as a recruiting Dead Period, which halted all in-person contact between coaches and prospective student-athletes. After multiple extensions, that Dead Period is set to be lifted on June 1st. M. Grace Calhoun, the Chairman of the NCAA Division I council

michaelb April 16, 20210
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NCAA Division I Council Extends Recruiting Dead Period Through May 31

On February 17th, the NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee decided to extend the recruiting dead period (as defined in NCAA Bylaw 13.02.5.5) through May 31st. This means that there is no in-person recruiting between Division I college coaches and prospective student-athletes until that date. The Committee will continue to monitor the situation closely. The

michaelb February 23, 20210
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NCAA Division I Recruiting Dead Period Extended to April 15th, 2021

On November 18th, the NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee released updates regarding COVID-19 and how it will affect the recruiting process. They have decided to extend the recruiting dead period (as defined in NCAA Bylaw 13.02.5.5) to April 15th. This means that there is no in-person recruiting between college coaches and prospective student-athletes until

michaelb November 19, 20200
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NCAA Division I Dead Period Extended to January 1st

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFSidtsBdWG On September 16th, the NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee released updates regarding COVID-19 and how it will affect the recruiting process. They have decided to extend the recruiting dead period (as defined in NCAA Bylaw 13.02.5.5) to January 1st. This means that there is no in-person recruiting between college coaches and prospective student-athletes

michaelb September 23, 20200
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What Does September 1st Mean in the World of Athletic Recruiting?

https://youtu.be/uOh4hrHvSBw?si=BqCkjTGdTBK9nWnM (UPDATED 8/18/2025) September 1st marks an important date surrounding communication between prospective student-athletes and college coaches at the Division I level. This is when prospective student-athletes and college coaches can start to engage in more serious conversations regarding recruiting. If you are in the high school graduating class of 2027, this information is extremely

michaelb August 25, 20200
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NCAA DI Dead Period Extended to September 30th

On August 12th the NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee released updates regarding COVID-19 and how it will affect the recruiting process. They have decided to extend the recruiting dead period (as defined in NCAA Bylaw 13.02.5.5) to September 30th. This means that there is no in-person recruiting between college coaches and prospective student-athletes until

michaelb August 13, 20200
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NCAA Contact Periods

As you navigate through the recruiting process, it is important to know when or how college coaches can contact you, watch you compete, or offer you a spot on their roster.  You should first educate yourself on how these coaches are restricted in their contact with you while you are in high school, as well

michaelb June 18, 20200
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What Does June 15th Mean in the World of Athletic Recruiting?

June 15th marks an important date surrounding communication between prospective student-athletes and college coaches from both NCAA Division I and Division II programs. This is when prospective student-athletes and college coaches can start to engage in more serious conversations regarding recruiting. If you are in the high school graduating class of 2022, this information is

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