Can a coach attend a prospective student-athlete's off-campus press conference to announce their commitment?

In the context of NCAA recruiting rules, a coach cannot attend a prospective student-athlete's off-campus press conference to announce their commitment because this would be considered a violation of recruiting regulations. The NCAA has strict guidelines regarding the interaction between coaches and prospective student-athletes to ensure a fair recruiting process.

These rules are in place to maintain a level playing field among institutions and prevent undue influence on the decision-making process of potential recruits. An off-campus press conference often involves media coverage and public attention, which would cross the boundaries established by the NCAA for permissible contact during the recruiting process.

Therefore, since attending such a public event would constitute a breach of these regulations, it is not permissible for a coach to attend. The intention of the rule is to safeguard prospective student-athletes from any outside pressures that could affect their commitment decisions.