During the "recruiting dead period," what activity are college coaches prohibited from?

During the recruiting dead period, college coaches are prohibited from conducting any in-person recruiting contacts and evaluations. This means that coaches are not allowed to visit high schools or other venues to meet with potential recruits or evaluate their performance in games or practices. The purpose of the dead period is to create an environment where recruits can focus on their individual development without the influence of college coaches actively recruiting them.

The other activities mentioned are permitted during the dead period, allowing coaches to maintain communication with recruits through means like phone calls, written correspondence, and hosting unofficial visits, which do not involve in-person interaction related to recruitment. This regulation helps to balance the recruiting process by limiting direct interactions during specified timeframes.