
Troy University Football coaches
Coaches at Troy University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Troy University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Sun Belt Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- troytrojans.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 16 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 50% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Troy University in Troy.
- Location
- Troy, Alabama
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- troy.edu
About Troy University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Gerad Parker, the Head Coach, leads the Troy University Football staff of 36 coaches, verified November 2026. Troy University (Troy) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I football coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. Troy University is a large public school in Troy, Alabama with 13,658 undergraduates, a 96% acceptance rate and an average net price of $12,842 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Troy University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Gerad Parker, the Head Coach and Chris Boone, the Outside Linebackers - Assistant Head Coach of Defense. Troy University has 36 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Gerad can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Troy University typically score 940–1210 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Troy University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Gerad Parker at Troy University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach GeradHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Troy University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Troy University D1?
Yes. Troy University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Sun Belt Conference.
Is Troy University public or private?
Troy University is a public school in Troy, Alabama.
What conference is Troy University Football in?
The Sun Belt Conference.
Does Troy University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Troy University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Troy University Football have?
36 coaches, led by Gerad Parker, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Troy University Football?
Gerad Parker is the Head Coach.
When can Troy University Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I football coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Troy University Football?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Troy University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,176 and out-of-state tuition is $20,352 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,842.
What is the Troy University acceptance rate?
96% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Troy University?
Admitted students typically score 940–1210 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Troy University Football coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.




