A UCLA associate football coach violated NCAA ethics rules by paying $2,400 for housing and athletic training for a pair of recruits, the NCAA ruled today.
As a result, coach Adrian Klemm was placed under a two-year “show cause order,” which requires any school that employs him to appear before the NCAA Committee on Infractions to outline plans for overseeing his activities. The NCAA also imposed a $5,000 fine and issued a public reprimand and censure for the university.
UCLA had already self-imposed other penalties, including Klemm’s suspension during the 2015 spring recruiting period and a reduction in official recruiting visits.
According to the NCAA, Klemm admitted paying $2,400 for housing and private training sessions for the two recruits, saying he did not believe it would violate NCAA rules because the pair had already signed National Letters of Intent to attend UCLA.
“The coach violated NCAA ethical conduct rules because he should have known that his arrangement would not be allowed,” according to the NCAA.
Responding to the NCAA report, Klemm said he “did not intentionally violate NCAA rules,” but he conceded that he did so and “I accept full responsibility.”
“I need to be aware of every rule, and I will be moving forward,” said Klemm, the team’s associate head coach, run-game coordinator and offensive line coach. “I’m thankful that this process has concluded, and my focus remains squarely on our student-athletes and helping them achieve their goals.”
Head coach Jim Mora said the episode is a “good lesson for all of our coaches and staff.”
“Our compliance office is very thorough and has always worked closely with our coaches and staff, which I think the NCAA realized and appreciated as we went through this process,” Mora said. “Without question, we are a stronger football program today.”
