Is it permissible for a coach to remind a student-athlete to contact a prospective student-athlete from their former high school before the prospective athlete commits to the institution?

In NCAA regulations, coaches have specific guidelines regarding their interactions with prospective student-athletes. It is not permissible for a coach to encourage a current student-athlete to contact a prospective student-athlete, especially in relation to recruitment. This type of action can be perceived as a form of indirect communication that could violate the rules set forth by the NCAA regarding recruiting. Coaches are restricted from having any direct or indirect communications with prospective student-athletes outside of the approved recruiting methods.

Thus, a coach reminding a student-athlete to reach out to a prospective recruit before that recruit makes a commitment is considered inappropriate and against NCAA regulations. Coaches must adhere strictly to the recruiting guidelines to maintain compliance and integrity within the sport.