NCAA Alignment

1. What TRIS Is

TRIS provides recruiting intelligence to college athletic departments. We produce verified prospect evaluations, composite scoring, physical testing data, character assessments, NIL market analysis, and predictive analytics. Our service enhances the information available to coaching staffs making recruiting decisions -- it does not replace the recruiting process, make contact with prospects on behalf of institutions, or serve as a recruiting intermediary.

TRIS is best understood as an independent data and analytics provider for athletic departments. We observe, evaluate, and deliver intelligence. The recruiting decisions, prospect contact, and relationship-building remain entirely with the subscribing program and their coaching staff.

2. Relevant NCAA Bylaws & Our Position

We have reviewed the following NCAA bylaws and structured our operations to respect their intent:

3. What TRIS Does

• Evaluates athletes at publicly accessible events (games, showcases, combines, camps, and publicly available film)
• Produces standardized, objective evaluation reports with composite scoring using proprietary rubrics
• Delivers physical testing data with verification labels (Verified, Coach-Verified, Self-Reported, N/A)
• Provides character and behavioral assessments based on in-person observation at public events
• Delivers NIL market analysis based on publicly available social media and brand activity
• Generates predictive analytics including projection models, scheme fit analysis, and roster impact modeling
• Operates independently -- no institutional affiliation, booster involvement, or agent relationships
• Trains all field agents on compliance boundaries, ethical evaluation practices, and data handling protocols
• Makes all evaluation data available exclusively to institutional coaching staff with verified credentials
• Timestamps every evaluation with event date, event type, and observation context for compliance reference

4. What TRIS Does Not Do

• Contact recruits, their families, guardians, or high school/club coaches on behalf of any institution
• Serve as a recruiting service registered with or certified by the NCAA
• Distribute prospect contact information or facilitate communication between recruits and programs
• Make recruiting decisions, extend offers, or communicate institutional interest on behalf of any program
• Accept payment from athletes, families, agents, boosters, NIL collectives, or any non-institutional party
• Rank or recommend prospects for the purpose of soliciting athlete subscriptions or payments
• Provide legal or compliance advice -- subscribing institutions are responsible for their own NCAA compliance
• Access protected education records, institutional student databases, or Eligibility Center data
• Operate as a representative of any institution's athletics interests (as defined by NCAA bylaws)
• Attend events that are not open to the general public (private practices, closed workouts, etc.)

5. Field Agent Standards

All TRIS field agents (evaluators) are credentialed individuals with football coaching, scouting, or player personnel experience. They operate under strict guidelines:

• Agents may not represent themselves as affiliated with any college, university, or the NCAA
• Agents may not initiate conversation with recruits about specific college programs or scholarship opportunities
• Agents may not convey recruiting interest from any subscribing institution to any prospect
• Agents must identify themselves as TRIS evaluators if asked about their affiliation
• Agents attend only publicly accessible events and do not request private access from schools
• Agents do not accept gifts, compensation, or favors from prospects, families, coaches, or agents
• Agents undergo annual compliance training and sign updated data handling and ethical conduct agreements

6. Division-Specific Considerations

NCAA recruiting rules vary by division (DI, DII, DIII) and by sport. TRIS provides the same data and analytics regardless of division. It is the subscribing institution's responsibility to determine how TRIS data is used within the context of their division's specific rules. For example:

• DI FBS/FCS programs may use TRIS data alongside their own in-person evaluations subject to contact and evaluation period rules
• DII programs should ensure their use of third-party evaluation data complies with their division's recruiting calendar
• DIII programs should note that recruiting rules differ significantly, particularly around off-campus contact and evaluation
• NAIA and NJCAA institutions may also subscribe -- compliance with their respective association's rules is the institution's responsibility

7. Institutional Review & Transparency

TRIS welcomes and encourages review by compliance offices, recruiting operations staff, conference compliance coordinators, and institutional counsel. We believe transparency builds trust and strengthens the integrity of college athletics recruiting.

Upon request, we will provide:

• Complete documentation of our evaluation methodology and scoring rubrics
• Field agent training materials and compliance protocols
• Data handling and privacy practices documentation
• Sample evaluation reports for compliance review
• Direct access to our compliance team for Q&A with your compliance office
• Written attestation of our operational boundaries and non-affiliation with the NCAA