The NCAA Division I Council voted to pass Proposal 2016-26, which will drastically change the culture of lacrosse recruiting after this season.
The proposal, aimed to scale back early recruiting, limits any contact between a college coach and recruit until after September 1 of the student-athlete's junior year of high school.
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“We’re thrilled about the outcome and thankful for the NCAA Division I Council’s wisdom in approving such an important proposal,” said US Lacrosse CEO Steve Stenersen. “While no legislation is perfect, this decision represents a significant shift toward the best interests of young prospective student-athletes, their parents and the culture of our sport.”
Early recruiting has led to verbal commitments from students as young as the eighth grade.
The proposal will effect lacrosse only and will take effect unless the NCAA Board of Directors decides otherwise at its April 26 meeting.
