May an athletic representative contact a prospective student-athlete to discuss a summer job?
A. Yes, but ONLY AFTER the prospect has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Vanderbilt University. A prospective student-athlete may not be employed until the completion of his/her senior year in high school. Additionally, any such contact must receive prior approval from the Athletic Department. When a prospect is employed, he/she must be paid only for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services. Q. May an athletic representative speak to a Vanderbilt coach if a prospect is with the coach? A. If a Vanderbilt coach is with a prospect, do not approach the coach until the prospect and family have gone elsewhere. Otherwise, the coach will be placed in an awkward situation because he/she will not be able to introduce the prospect to the athletic representative. If a prospect approaches an athletic representative on or off Vanderbilt’s campus regarding the athletic program, explain that NCAA rules do not permit discus
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