Ep. 132 - Can Homeschoolers Play College Sports? NCAA Eligibility Explained (Part 2 of 4) // Natalie Mack

Can homeschoolers actually play college sports? If your athlete has ever said "I want to play in college," there is a separate process running alongside college admissions that most homeschool families never hear about until it's too late. Homeschool expert Christy-Faith sits down with Natalie Mack, M.Ed., to walk through exactly how NCAA eligibility works when you're the one wearing the guidance counselor hat.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Whether homeschool students can compete in NCAA athletics just like traditionally schooled studentsWhere to find the NCAA Eligibility Center's homeschool toolkit and why it's the document to followHow the 16 core courses and the 10/7 rule actually workWhat a Core Course Worksheet (CCW) is and when a parent has to fill one outWhen the eligibility clock starts and why 9th grade is already late to begin planningHow dual enrollment, co-op classes, and online courses count toward eligibilityThe real difference between Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 requirementsThe most common mistakes that quietly create eligibility problems for homeschool athletesSponsors:

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