April 2017 – the NCAA approved landmark early recruiting legislation in lacrosse to delay the recruiting process until September 1 of a prospective student-athlete’s junior year in high school
EARLY RECRUIT
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EARLY RECRUITING ISSUES
"Student-Athlete"
Early recruiting undermines the NCAA intercollegiate athletic model and importance of being a “student-athlete”
"Well-Being"
Early recruiting is detrimental to the physical, emotional and mental “well-being” of a student-athlete
Transparency
Early recruiting lacks transparency with student-athletes “committing” years before the college admissions process
Wealth Disparity
Early recruiting creates a wealth disparity barrier that disadvantages student-athletes who cannot afford to be recruited