Under which circumstance can an institution provide more than 56 official visits in a year?

Institutions are generally bound by NCAA regulations regarding the number of official visits they can extend in a given year, which is set at 56 visits. However, there are specific scenarios under which an institution can increase this number.

In the case of having new recruits, if an institution brought in a new coach or had significant turnover in the program, they may have the opportunity to utilize more visits than the standard limit. This flexibility accounts for the need to effectively recruit and build a team under new leadership.

Moreover, if a previous coach utilized the majority of the official visits available during their tenure, there may be a rationale for the new coaching staff to have access to additional visits to adequately vet potential recruits, allowing for continuity and growth within the program.

Lastly, leftover visits from the previous year can also be accounted for. Some official visits may not have been utilized in the past year, allowing schools to "carry over" those opportunities into the next recruitment cycle, enabling them to increase their total number of visits beyond the standard limit.

Each of these circumstances illustrates how institutions can operate within NCAA guidelines while maximizing their recruitment efforts, justifying the correct choice.