NLI Program Announces Rule Changes Allowing Athletes More Flexibility

Athletes who sign NLIs will be allowed to back out without penalty if their coach leaves or they want to transfer after a semester.
The new policies take effect for 2024 recruiting and allow athletes to transfer to another four-year school with an NLI.
Critics argue the old rules created an imbalance of power between coaches who can freely change jobs and athletes stuck at a school.
The changes give athletes more control and flexibility in their college careers.
The NLI program has been part of NCAA Division I and II recruiting since 1964 but is adapting to modern demands for more athlete rights.