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Division I Proposal - 2017-33
RECRUITING -- OFFICIAL (PAID) VISIT -- ONE VISIT LIMITATION -- ADDITIONAL VISIT AFTER HIRING OF NEW HEAD COACH
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: To specify that after a new head coach is hired, an institution may finance one additional visit for a prospective student-athlete who previously received an official visit to the institution.
Bylaws: Amend 13.6, as follows:
13.6 Official (Paid) Visit.
[13.6.1 unchanged.]
13.6.2 Limitations on Official Visits.
13.6.2.1 One-Visit Limitation. A member institution may finance only one visit to its campus for a prospective student-athlete.
13.6.2.1.1 Exception -- Additional Visit After Departure of Head Coach. After a new head coach is hired, an institution may finance one additional visit for a prospective student-athlete who previously received an official visit to the institution. Visits provided pursuant to this exception shall be excluded from the limitations on the number of official visits set forth in Bylaws 13.6.2.1, 13.6.2.2, 13.6.2.3, and 13.6.2.6.
[13.6.2.2 through 13.6.2.6 unchanged.]
[13.6.3 through 13.6.8 unchanged.]
Source: Atlantic 10 Conference
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Recruiting
Rationale: Current transfer data reveals that playing time, unmet expectations and "issues with coaches" are the most cited reasons when a student-athlete transfers. When a coaching change occurs a relationship must be built between the new coaching staff and the prospective student-athlete. In addition to telephone calls and email, a prospective student-athlete may incur the cost to visit campus to spend time with the new coach; however, this is not feasible for all prospective student-athletes and their families. A new head coach can visit a prospective student-athlete; however, doing so requires the coach to leave campus and enrolled student-athletes, with whom he or she is also building new relationships. Providing institutions with the flexibility to finance a second official visit after a coaching change benefits both prospective student-athletes and enrolled student-athletes by allowing greater opportunities for the new head coach to spend valuable time on campus while giving the prospective student-athlete an opportunity to make an informed decision about his or her college commitment.
Estimated Budget Impact: Potential increase when a new coach is hired.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
Position Statement(s):
| Legislative Committee | Supports |
History
| Aug 30, 2017: | Submitted to National Office | |
| Sep 29, 2017: | In Progress | |
| Nov 15, 2017: | In Progress | Proposal updated to include all sports, which reflects the original intent of the sponsor. |
| Feb 1, 2018: | In Progress | Sponsor modified the proposal to specify that after a new head coach is hired, an institution may finance one additional visit for a prospective student-athlete who previously received an official visit to the institution. |
| Feb 8, 2018: | Ready for Vote | |
| Apr 18, 2018: | Adopted by Council | |
| Apr 25, 2018: | No Board Action | |
| Apr 25, 2018: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 13.6 | Official (Paid) Visit. |
| I | 13.6.2 | Limitations on Official Visits. |
| I | 13.6.2.1 | One-Visit Limitation. |
| I | 13.6.2.1.1 | Exception -- Additional Visit After Departure of Head Coach. |