Ever hear your coaches or parents stress the importance of academics and making the proper grades to play a college sport? Well, it's more important than ever before as the NCAA has increased the requirements for high school athletes to qualify to play a college sport. Get with your high school counselor and map out a plan to keep you on track and keep your dream of playing a college sport alive. Click the link for New NCAA Eligibility Academic Requirements. Starting with the Class of 2016 (high school freshmen), the changes are as follows;