RECRUITMENT
Since 1997, hundreds of NEMS players have played college lacrosse. The NEMS Board and Coaches help student-athletes better understand the recruitment process so they can successfully chose the right school for the academic success.
NCAA Eligibility Center - NCAA Rules
Recruiting 101: Quick Look at NCAA Rules and Regulations
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Rules Recruiting 101: Quick Look at NCAA Rules and Regulations
*PSA – Prospective Student-Athlete Communication Division I - A coach cannot initiate any phone calls, emails, text messages, Facebook messages, or Twitter direct messages with a prospect or their parents prior to September 1st of the prospective student-athlete’s JUNIOR YEAR. As of September 1st all forms of electronic communication is unlimited; and all Facebook or Twitter messages must be private and direct to the individual. Prior to this time, and after it, a coach may receive phone calls from a prospect or their parent at any time. (new legislation 8/1/14) Division II – A coach cannot initiate any phone calls, emails, text messages, Facebook messages, or Twitter direct messages with a prospect or their parents prior to June 15th following the completion of the prospective student-athlete’s JUNIOR YEAR. As of June 15th all forms of electronic communication is unlimited; and all Facebook or Twitter messages must be private and direct to the individual. Prior to this time, and after it, a coach may receive phone calls from a prospect or their parent at any time. Division III – A coach may initiate phone calls, emails, text messages, Facebook messages, and Twitter direct messages with a prospective student-athlete at any time. Contacts & Evaluations Division I - A coach cannot have an in-person, off campus, recruiting contact with a PSA until July 1st following the completion of the prospective student-athlete’s JUNIOR YEAR. Division II - A coach cannot have an in-person, off campus, recruiting contact with a PSA until June 15th of their JUNIOR YEAR. Division III - A coach cannot have an in-person, off campus, recruiting contact with a PSA until the prospect’s junior year – no date specified. NESCAC Schools – Currently in discussion for amendments, please ask coaches. Division I – An Institution is limited to a total of seven recruiting opportunities (contacts and evaluations combined) per prospect during the PSA’s school year. Not more than three of the seven recruiting opportunities may be off-campus contacts. An evaluation at a contest counts as an evaluation for all prospects in that sport at that institution. Subsequent to a prospect signing an NLI, there is no limit on the number of contacts and evaluations for that prospective student athlete. Division II – An Institution has unlimited contacts and evaluations of a prospect. In addition, institutions in DII may conduct an on-campus tryout as of June 15th preceding the PSA’s JUNIOR YEAR provided they have been medically cleared and the workout must be outside of the prospect’s playing season (defined as either prior to their first practice or following their final game – championship included). Division III – An Institution has unlimited contacts and evaluations of a prospective student-athlete. *January 2 – Thursday before the Division I National Championship - Division I Institutions may evaluate prospects in lacrosse activities. *The Friday before the Division I National Championship through Sunday of the Championship – DEAD PERIOD *Exception – One event conducted on a day when no championship competition occurs (Saturday) and within a 100-mile radius of the site of the championship. *Monday following the Division I National Championship – July 31 - Division I Institutions may evaluate prospects in lacrosse activities. *August 1 – August 31 – QUIET PERIOD (no evaluations and up to 7 contacts) *September 1 - Tuesday before Thanksgiving - Evaluations of prospective student-athletes participating in lacrosse activities are limited to the three weekends (Saturday-Sunday) prior to Thanksgiving. *Wednesday before Thanksgiving – January 1 – QUIET PERIOD (no evaluations) * The two days leading up to the signing of the prospective student athletes National Letter of Intent – in both the November and the April signings. A prospect can make any number of unofficial visits (at the prospect’s own expense), and may visit a particular institution unofficially as often as they like. They may receive up to three complimentary admissions to a home contest during the unofficial visit. |
Official Visits
Division I & II - A prospect can make up to five official (paid) visits, but not more than one to a particular institution. The visit is limited to 48 hours in length, and all meals and entertainment must be comparable to that of normal student life. The earliest opportunity to take an official visit to a Division I institution is after the opening day of classes of the prospect’s SENIOR YEAR in HS. For Division II you may make an official visit after June 15th preceding the PSA’s JUNIOR YEAR. Division III: Unlimited official visits to Division III schools, but only 1 official visit per school. You do not have to count Div. III official visits as part of your five visits to Division I and II schools. NLI - National Letter of Intent Division I - A PSA may sign a National Letter of Intent (NLI) during the early signing period (a one week period in November) or during the regular signing period (second Wednesday in April through the first day of classes in September). An NLI is a binding agreement between the prospect and the institution, and must be accompanied by an athletics scholarship offer. If the terms of the NLI are not fulfilled, a prospect can lose up to two years of eligibility. Division II - A prospect may sign a National Letter of Intent (NLI) during the early signing period (a one week period in November) or during the regular signing period (second Wednesday in April through the first day of classes in September). An NLI is a binding agreement between the prospect and the institution, and must be accompanied by an athletics scholarship offer. If the terms of the NLI are not fulfilled, a prospect can lose up to one year of eligibility (has to serve one year in residence and loss of one season of competition). Once a PSA has signed their NLI, all forms of contact are permissible at recruiting tournaments. Division III - Does not have a National Letter of Intent for athletics. |
College recruitingCollege Recruiting Info
Each Fall and Spring, NEMS hosts a recruitment meeting with eligible teams and their parents. Our Director & Assistant Director of College Recruitment cover an array of topics including what to expect from college coaches, what to expect from NEMS, and what you should expect from your parents, and what coaches, NEMS and parents should expect from players. Meeting are announced to the teams directly. If you have any questions regarding the Recruitment Process, contact: Director of College Recruiting Dan Gallagher 443.528.8825 [email protected] |
UNDERSTANDING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If your goal is to play women's lacrosse after high school and/or club, the NEMS club has board members dedicated to helping you navigate this process. The NEMS website also has links to many useful resources. Did you know you could search for colleges, by state, by division on our website. [Learn more]
Click on the Map below to find colleges, by division (I, II or III) which offer women's lacrosse.
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