I legislative proposals that had been approved became effective August 1, 1998. Permits individuals to receive actual and necessary expenses to participate in Olympic tours or exhibitions involving Olympic team members and members of the national team. In men's and women's basketball only, coaches are permitted to scout future opponents during a regular season doubleheader event. Eliminates restriction in men's and women's basketball that coaches may visit a prospect's school only one time during the academic year's evaluation period.
Coaches can only visit the school a maximum of once per week.
Don began his employment in July after former Education Coordinator David Batson left College Station to begin working in Kansas City with NCAA Membership Services. Don Oberhelman graduated from Kansas State University and spent several years at Florida State University working in their athletic compliance program. Responding to criticism that the NCAA Clearinghouse was too slow and confusing, the Division I Board of Directors have decided to allow the high schools to determine which courses meet the standards for the core course requirements. The course title suggests offerings that do not meet the instructional criteria. Submission is for a course previously denied.