What Is the NCAA Quiet Period?
During a quiet period, a college coach may only have face-to-face contact with college-bound student-athletes or their parents on the college’s campus. A coach may not watch student-athletes compete or visit their high schools. Coaches may write or telephone college-bound student-athletes or their parents during this time.
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Understanding the Quiet Period
During a Quiet Period, coaches can only have face-to-face interactions with recruits on their college campus. This means no in-person contact at the athlete's school, sporting events, or other off-campus locations. The goal is to give recruits a break from constant coach interactions and allow them to focus on other aspects of their lives.
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Making the Most of a Quiet Period
While coaches are limited, athletes still have opportunities to progress their recruitment.
- Initiate Contact: Coaches may write or telephone college-bound student-athletes or their parents during this time.
- Conduct Research: Explore potential colleges and programs.
- Focus on Academics: Maintain strong grades and test scores.
- Enhance Athletic Skills: Continue training and development.
- Build Your Personal Brand: Develop a strong online presence.
- Prioritize Well-Being: Balance athletic training with academics and personal life.
Division I Quiet Period
- December 22, 2024
- January 1–5, 2025
- January 12, 2025
- February 2, 2025
- March 3 – April 14, 2025
- May 29 – June 22, 2025
- December 22, 2024
- January 1–5, 2025
- January 12, 2025
- February 2, 2025
- March 3 – April 14, 2025
- May 29 – June 22, 2025
- August 1 – September 3, 2024
- Except: August 6–20
- May 1 – June 30, 2025
- Exceptions: May 11
- Exceptions: May 16–18
- Exceptions: May 21–June 1
- Exceptions: June 15
- Exceptions: June 19
- Exceptions: June 20 (noon)–22 (6 p.m.)
- Exceptions: June 27 (noon)–29 (6 p.m.)
- August 1–31, 2025
- Except: August 6–20
- August 1–31, 2024
- Except: August 12–18
- April 8 – July 31, 2025
- Exceptions: April 25–27
- Exceptions: May 5–11
- Exceptions: May 16–18
- Exceptions: June 10–11
- Exceptions: June 12–14
- Exceptions: July 9–10
- Exceptions: July 11–14
- Exceptions: July 15–17
- Exceptions: July 18–21
- Exceptions: July 25–28
- August 19 – September 12, 2024
- October 14, 2024 – February 28, 2025
- Except: November 11–14, 2024
- Except: November 26 – December 1, 2024
- Except: December 22–27, 2024
- Except: January 2–5, 2025
- November 25 – January 2, 2025
- Except: November 27 – December 1
- Except: December 4–7
- Except: December 22–26
- Except: December 31 – January 2
- August 6–12, 2024
- December 2–23, 2024
- Except: December 11–15
- January 21 – February 28, 2025
- August 1–31, 2024
- December 1 – January 16, 2025
- March 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, and 24–27, 2025
- December 2–22, 2024
- Except: December 10–12
- Monday prior to the American Hockey Coaches Association Convention through May 31, 2023
- December 23–25, 2024
- August 15–27, 2024
Division II Quiet Period
- June 1 through the start of recruit’s first regularly scheduled football practice
- June 1–14, 2024
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