Who knew there was a dead period...

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Am I the only one who was unaware that there was a NCAA imposed a dead period for recruiting? I knew there we limits on contact of course, but it seems that some of the dead-periods are during some prime time to see possible recruits. HERE is a link to this years calendar for NCAA Softball dead periods.

The dead period that occurs during May 31 through June 9 (noon) seems like it will impact not only HS states, but the first couple weeks of the travel season.

 

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3dm, I think its one of those deals where your not aware of a Dead period unless you've gone through it or you follow Football recruiting very closely. I first figured out what a dead period was about 4 or 5 years ago, before that I had no idea lol.

Good information for those that are not aware of it, good post!

 

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Sounds like they want the kids left alone during exams.

 

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I believe the time slot mentioned includes the D1 College World Series in Oklahoma.

Very true Uber Jones, most are unaware unless it hits home because of your own situation.

I agree, great post to share.

 

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One of the reasons for the dead period at that time is, that is the time the college softball world series is going on. The teams in it, feel it is an unfair advantage for the teams not it it to be able to recruit during that time while they are playing gives them an unfair advantage. So to make if even for everyone no one can recruit during that time if I'm not mistaken.

 

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I found out about this last year when I mass emailed the coaches in Ohio, PA, & MI trying to get them to one of my organizations tournaments. A very nice coach was kind enough to educate me on this.

 

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Somebody last year moved their tournament date to adjust for the "dead period". I forget what event though.

 

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Over the years the date for "Dead Period"s" has slightly changed, so it is always wise to check these dates out with the NCAA in advance.

 

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The NCAA limits contact during the year and specifies recruiting and non-recruiting periods. There are four periods specified by the NCAA: the contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods. The amount of face-to-face encounters and dialogue the coach is allowed with a recruit differs with each period. The contact period is the only time when coaches may visit the recruit's home and talk with the athlete and his or her parents. In the evaluation period, coaches can visit the recruit's school to observe the athlete at practice or a game and converse with high school coaches and guidance counselors. However, the coach cannot have dialogue with the recruit. The only in-person contact allowed during the quiet period is on the college campus during a visit. No face-to-face contact is allowed during the dead period. Telephone calls are permitted during all periods, with limitations on how often the coach may call. To view the dates for each recruiting period, visit the NCAA's website.

I suggest reading Cathy Aradi's book on softball recruiting. Parents can save themselves a lot of work.

 

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This dead period and this calendar ONLY applies to D1.

D2, D3 and NAIA all have different rules and different calendars.

 

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D2:
All Other Sports
November 8 (7 a.m.) through November 10, 2010, (7 a.m.) (during the 48-hours prior to 7 a.m. on the initial date for the fall signing of the National Letter of Intent).

April 11 (7 a.m.) through April 13, 2011, (7 a.m.) (during the 48-hours prior to 7 a.m. on the initial date for the spring signing of the National Letter of Intent).

 

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Does anyone have access to the D2, D3, NAIA recruiting calendars?

 

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Don't have time to look through them right now but here are the websites....

D2 - http://www.ncaa.org/divisionii

D3 - http://www.ncaa.org/divisioniii

NAIA - http://graphics.fansonly.com/school...ative/NAIA_GuidefortheCollegeBoundStudent.pdf

 

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Thanks iceblack...

 

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This dead period and this calendar ONLY applies to D1.

D2, D3 and NAIA all have different rules and different calendars.

I was told the same thing today.

Len