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The coronavirus pandemic is impacting student-athletes beyond their ability to remain active; it is also affecting their mental health as uncertain continues around when they will be able to practice and compete again.

College coaches look for more than just athletic ability and academics when evaluating prospects; they care about potential recruits’ coachability and character, too.

Right now, it’s more challenging than ever to keep your recruiting process on track. Without in-person recruiting, student-athletes and college coaches are adjusting to a recruiting process that is now 100% digital.

On March 30, the NCAA Division 1 Council voted to grant spring sport athletes an additional year of eligibility. Some details to note about this decision are:

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the NCAA’s suspension of in-person recruiting through May 31, the National Letter of Intent (NLI) announced new Signing Periods for the 2020-2021 school year.

Rather than being discouraged by the college recruiting process due to the coronavirus, student-athletes are adapting and findings ways to replace in-person recruiting with virtual experiences.

One form of digital communication that college coaches and recruits always use on to stay in touch is email – it’s even more important now.

As school closures and standardized test cancellations are happening nationwide, student-athletes are struggling to stay on track academically.

The NCAA’s recent announcements regarding college athletics and recruiting have left us questioning what the full impact of this will look like for current and prospective college athletes.

The coronavirus pandemic is something that is far bigger than sports and we hope you and your family are healthy and safe.