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College Athletics

Holland Christian is proud of many alumni who continue participation as student-athletes beyond high school.

It is a privilege to find a collegiate opportunity to continue both academics and athletics, but it is also important to understand the realities of competing in college. Statistics show that 1 in 15 high school student athletes compete in collegiate athletics (.5 million NCAA, NAIA & NJCAA athletes/7.5 million NFHS athletes), and that only 1 in 50 high school student-athletes receive any college athletic scholarship.

Although the responsibility for the transition rests on the athlete and their family, our school counselors, athletic department, and coaches will provide assistance and encouragement throughout the process. Please use the information below to assist in the transition from high school to college athletics.

Checkpoints for Preparation

Freshmen & Sophomores

  • Register for a free “Profile Page” account through eligibilitycenter.org if you are interested in NCAA institutions.  This account will help with appropriate next steps.
  • Meet with your school counselor to confirm your transcript, the future required course selections for NCAA/NAIA institutions of interest and the plan to complete required courses and graduate with your class.
  • Research the admission requirements for schools of interest and level of athletic ability necessary.

Juniors

  • Review items to complete during the freshmen and sophomore years.
  • Take unofficial and official visits to schools you are interested in and fully register with your respective NCAA (D1 or D2 – not D3) or NAIA eligibility centers.
  • Determine final course selection for your senior year with your guidance councilor to be certain all requirements for eligibility will be met.
  • Ask your school counselor about uploading your official transcript to your eligibility center.

Seniors

  • Review items to complete during freshmen, sophomore and junior years.
  • Complete applications and be accepted at the school you plan to attend.
  • Request your final amateurism certification from your college on or after April 1.
  • After graduation, ask your school counselor about uploading your final transcript with proof of graduation to your eligibility center.

Eligibility Information & Registration

Student-athletes need to register their eligibility for a NCAA (ONLY Division I or II, NOT Division III) or NAIA athletic opportunity.  Before registering, the NCAA college sports information page linked below is a helpful place to learn more.  The other links are the respective eligibility centers if registration is the appropriate next step.

NCAA College Sports Information (D1, D2 & D3)NCAA Eligibility Center RegistrationNAIA College Sports Information & Eligibility Center Registration

We're Here To Help!

Our counselors encourage students who desire to meet with them for any reason–including questions on college athletics–to sign up in the counseling office on the noted sign-up sheets. Students who sign up will receive a visitation note with a specific date and time on it. Parents can also feel free to call the counselor at any time to discuss an issue or schedule a personal meeting. Students whose last names begin with the letters A-J will see Mrs. Christner, and students whose last names begin with the letters K-Z will see Mr. DeBlecourt.

Email Mrs. ChristnerEmail Mr. DeBlecourt