The Complete NCAA Recruiting Calendar: What You Can (and Can’t) Do at Every Grade Level
If you’re like most soccer families navigating the recruiting process for the first time, you’ve probably asked yourself: “When should we start emailing coaches?” “Can college coaches contact freshmen or sophomores?” “What even IS a dead period?”
You’re not alone. The NCAA recruiting calendar is one of the most confusing aspects of college soccer recruiting, and getting it wrong can cost you valuable opportunities—or worse, put your eligibility at risk.
Here’s the good news: Once you understand the recruiting calendar and what’s allowed at each grade level, you can strategically plan your recruiting timeline to maximize exposure while staying completely within NCAA rules.
