Is it permissible for a coach to ask a high school coach to have a prospective student-athlete perform the vertical jump during a practice?

In the context of NCAA rules regarding recruiting and interactions with prospective student-athletes, it is against NCAA regulations for coaches to ask high school coaches to conduct performance assessments, such as a vertical jump, during practice. This rule is designed to maintain the integrity of the recruiting process and to ensure that outside influences do not affect the evaluation and decision-making related to prospective student-athletes.

The prohibition on asking high school coaches to facilitate evaluations underscores the principle that the recruiting process must remain fair and unobstructed. It ensures that prospective student-athletes are evaluated in legitimate settings without pressure or the potential for undue influence from collegiate coaches. This rule aligns with the overarching objective of fostering a level playing field for all athletes seeking opportunities at the collegiate level.