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February 3 – April 15
The "Quiet" Period.

• No coach interaction off campus
• Prospective athletes may visit colleges at their own expense
• Offers may, or may not, be received based on junior year video
• Athletes should begin mailing their highlight videos
• Start the registration process for both the SAT and ACT tests (juniors)

Communication:

• No telephone calls from coaches are allowed
• Written/Electronic Communication is permitted

The "Evaluation" Period usually occurs during spring training.

• Coaches are allowed to see athletes off campus
• Coaches may come and observe workouts
• Offers may, or may not, be received based on personal observation

Communication:

• No direct contact with the prospect is allowed
• Coaches can talk to high school coaches and counselors
• One phone call to the school to talk with the prospect is permitted

The "summer" months are used for camps and combines.

• The decision between Mini-camps vs. Multiple-Day camps
• The decision between College camps vs. Private Day camps
• Attend camps where the college has interest in you
• Juniors should go on their own expense and visit schools

Communication:

• No summer phone calls allowed by college coaches
• Be proactive and asks coaches at camps about your performance (get feedback)

The "Evaluation" period creates opportunities.

• 90 percent of evaluation is on video tapes
• After interest is shown by coaches, they want game tapes
• By October 1, coaches need a new game tape
• Athletes need to have great games early in the season

Use this time to make as many "Unofficial Visits" as possible.

• Balance your schedule and try to target schools that have interest in you
• Visit a variety of schools (level of competition, size, and location)
• Be sure and make face-to-face eye contact with coaches (firm hand shake, smile, and be informed on the school’s performance)

Communication:

• Telephone phone calls to the school for one week is allowed
• All written forms of communication is permitted (emails, letters, and text messages)
• Be proactive and respond to all inquires
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions

Majority of communication goes on during this period.

• Prospects can receive phone calls from college coaches
• Coaches can come visit athletes at school
• Coaches can also visit a prospect at home

"Official" Visits

• Schools pay for the athlete to come and visit for 48 hours
• Schools are only allotted money for 56 players to visit
• Athletes are usually given a tour of school and taken out later in the evening
• Athletes are chauffeured by students working for athletic dept. or team players
• Athletes are allowed only five "official" visits

"Decision Time"

• Verbal commitments are not a guarantee, but they show genuine interest an athlete
• When given an offer, applying to the school and receiving acceptance is important
• Apply to as many schools as possible to leave options on the table
• An athlete should not accept a scholarship if they really do not want to attend the university

National Signing Day (Letter of Intent) is an exciting day for the athletes, the parents, the coaches (both high school and college), and the community. College Ball or Bust is here to assist you and bring your dream of playing collegiate sports a reality.