Terms & Definitions

Evaluation Period

What is evaluation period in college athletics?

During an evaluation period, coaches are permitted to assess the academic or athletic ability of a prospective student-athlete.

What can NCAA coaches do or not do during the evaluation period of recruiting?

During an evaluation period, coaches may not have direct contact in excess of a greeting with a prospective student-athlete or their parents/guardians.

Why is the evaluation period important in recruiting?

As with other recruiting periods, the evaluation (contact) period is intended to maintain boundaries and competitive equity within the recruiting process.

 

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LYLE ADAMS
Lyle Adams

Spry’s Founder and CEO & NCAA Men’s Soccer Champion

Lyle was a member of the 2007 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship team at Wake Forest. After embarking on a professional soccer career, Lyle transitioned to the tech industry, where he was one of the first 100 employees at Uber, designing platforms and tools for data consumers. Lyle also holds a Master’s in Sports Management from Columbia University.