It appears that some employees do not believe in complying with what they consider to be minor or insignificant rules. They believe other schools are violating certain rules without being detected and feel disadvantaged if they comply with the rules. It is impossible for the most conscientious staff member at an institution to know all the rules from memory or to fully understand the intent of each one. Even rules experts in the NCAA's legislative services staff usually have to research their own responses to inquiries from member institutions. Athletics traditions also mitigate against rules compliance.
Coaches tend to model themselves after other successful coaches and administrators.
Coaches learn how to coach, take shortcuts, recruit and manage their programs from the philosophical bent and practices of other coaches. The fear of losing a prospect during recruitment drives some coaches to take shortcuts. Simplified regulations will require a different compliance structure. Institutions should continue to employ compliance coordinators to educate staff and to monitor compliance. These services should be combined in district offices strategically located across the country.