The NCAA Recruiting Calendars help outline when Division 1 and Division 2 college coaches can reach out to student-athletes\u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean families should wait to start the recruiting process. Many begin as early as eighth grade, researching schools, understanding division levels, and reaching out to coaches. These calendars are designed to protect athletes and create a fair recruiting environment by setting limits on coach communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep reading to learn what each recruiting period means, how the rules vary by sport, and what steps athletes can take during each phase to stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insider Tip:<\/strong> No matter the time or date, you as a student-athlete can always initiate contact with a coach. The rules only enforce when coaches can initiate contact with you. Check out our tips for contacting college coaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n READ MORE:<\/strong> A Parent\u2019s Guide to Navigating Junior Year Recruiting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the recruiting calendar alongside the NCAA Recruiting Rules<\/a>. The NCAA Recruiting Calendars show the specific recruiting time periods throughout the year when coaches can contact athletes\u2014and when coaches aren\u2019t allowed to contact athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch NCSA volleyball recruiting coach, Heather Evans, explain the importance of June 15th in college recruiting in the video below:<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to use the NCAA Recruiting Calendars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n