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NCAA Bans Satellite Camps, Effective Immediately
The NCAA has announced a ban on satellite camps, effective immediately. College athletics' governing board has drawn up strict regulation on the polarizing practices.
April 8, 2016
The NCAA has announced a ban on satellite camps, effective immediately. College athletics’ governing board has drawn up strict regulation on the polarizing practices.
“The Council approved a proposal applicable to the Football Bowl Subdivision that would require those schools to conduct camps and clinics at their school’s facilities or at facilities regularly used for practice or competition. Additionally, FBS coaches and noncoaching staff members with responsibilities specific to football may be employed only at their school’s camps or clinics. This rule change is effective immediately.”
These satellite camps have become a hot-button issue in the college football realm in recent years. As Campus Insiders’ Pete Fiutak noted, the concern with these camps is the perception of an unwarranted and inequitable recruiting advantage for teams outside of the SEC and ACC. Whether or not that perception is accurate, however, has been the focus of all the controversy and debate.
This ban will certainly have an effect on numerous football programs’ recruiting processes and pitching efforts.
Though the NCAA is hoping to bring closure to the issue with this statement, the topic is still fresh in the public’s mind and not likely to die down any time soon.
