The High Point University Athletic Department in conjunction with the HPU Compliance Office strives for honor and dignity of fair play and the highest standards associated with intercollegiate athletic programs. "Representatives of Athletics Interests," which include alumni, boosters, and friends of High Point University all have a key role in maintaining our standards under the guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Relationships are easily formed with HPU student-athletes as fans support them in their competitions. Building these types of relationships is exciting for the fans, important for student-athletes and appreciated by our department. However, these relationships must exist within NCAA guidelines (see links below for additional information).
ONLY coaches and athletic department staff members are permitted to be involved in the recruiting process. Alumni, friends and "other representatives of athletics interest" (boosters) who are not employed by the University are not permitted to contact a prospect or members of the prospect's family by letter, telephone or in-person for the purpose of soliciting their participation in the athletic program. High Point faculty members are allowed to have contact with prospects, but only while on the campus during unofficial or official visits.
There are many NCAA rules and regulations regarding the eligibility of student-athletes.
Ask before you act! Make sure that anything you provide for a student-athlete is within the NCAA's guidelines.
If you are ever unsure about your involvement with our prospects or current student-athletes, please contact Deputy Athletic DirectorÂ
Drew Sanchez at (336) 841-4652 or
dsanchez@highpoint.edu
