All college coaches are allowed to send written recruiting materials, including hand written letters and personal emails, beginning September 1 of a student-athlete’s junior year. Division I coaches are permitted to call student-athletes once a week beginning July 1 after junior year and Division II coaches may call beginning June 15 after junior year. * This means that if you have completed your junior year of high school, college coaches are currently allowed to call you directly.
However, did you know that regardless of how old you are, all student-athletes can call college coaches any time? There are no NCAA restrictions on student-athletes contacting college coaches by phone. If a college coach gives you their phone number, do not waste any time—take advantage of the coach’s invitation by initiating dialogue.
Before you call the coach, be sure to visit the college or university’s website to learn some facts about the college and be prepared with questions and what to say about yourself. Also call colleges you aren’t as interested in first so you can gain confidence before calling your top choice.
It does not matter if you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior; if you want to play college sports, it is time to start calling coaches! Do not be nervous; coaches like student-athletes who take initiative and are proactive in the recruiting process.
*Note these recruiting dates apply to a majority of NCAA sports, please visit www.ncsasports.org for the complete recruiting calendar.
NCSA is the premier source for matching qualified high school student-athletes with colleges and universities across the country. NCSA prides itself in educating high school student-athletes and their families about the college recruiting process. Please visit www.ncsasports.org for more information about NCSA.
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