blhays9697 posted:When is the official implementation date of the rule changes? According to the NCAA information it says "next school year", but some schools seem to be making some minor adjustments now with the unofficial visits...for example, some schools are no longer providing tickets to games for 2020 recruits, but earlier this year that was different. So, if you purchase your own ticket to a baseball game, can they still talk to the prospective recruit now.....assuming you've been talking to the coaches already?
The new rules went into effect last month. You may call the coach at any time. Regardless of who paid for the ticket, any prior discussions, you may say hello to the coach in person at a game but any discussion on recruitment or tour of facilities with the coaching staff is prohibited for 2020's or younger. The whole idea was to stop the process to wow the player into a very early committment with an UV before or after a game and also while at a camp.
You still will have plenty of time to get to know the coach over the phone. I know that son didn't visit any program until the coach showed interest which started after fall of junior year. This takes away the need to verbal early because everyone else seems to be doing it. Coaches will be out in full force at all events, and now compare players that they feel meet criteria and not be able to make a casual offer just so that they can get the player before their rival does ( yes coaches do that ).
Folks have to remember always that coaches recruit players, not the other way around. If there is true interest they will contact YOU. Of course the top ranked players will always get first offers.
I am betting that you will see more and more videos of some of the premier programs facilities on twitter or other social media.