Ave Maria University Football
Ave Maria University (AMU) · Ave Maria, Florida · Private nonprofit university
Ave Maria University Football coaches
Coaches at Ave Maria University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Ave Maria University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- The Sun Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- avemariagyrenes.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 17 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 54% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Ave Maria University in Ave Maria.
- Location
- Ave Maria, Florida
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- avemaria.edu
About Ave Maria University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Joe Patterson, the Head Coach, leads the Ave Maria University Football staff of 14 coaches, verified October 2026. Ave Maria University (AMU) competes in NAIA Football as a member of the The Sun Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Ave Maria University is a small private school in Ave Maria, Florida with 1,423 undergraduates, a 41% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,515 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Ave Maria University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Joe Patterson, the Head Coach and Keith Gilmore, the Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line - Associate Head Coach. Ave Maria University has 14 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. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Joe can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Ave Maria University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Joe Patterson at Ave Maria University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Ave Maria University NAIA?
Yes. Ave Maria University competes in NAIA Football, in the The Sun Conference.
Is Ave Maria University public or private?
Ave Maria University is a private nonprofit school in Ave Maria, Florida.
What conference is Ave Maria University Football in?
The The Sun Conference.
Does Ave Maria University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Ave Maria University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Ave Maria University Football have?
14 coaches, led by Joe Patterson, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Ave Maria University Football?
Joe Patterson is the Head Coach.
When can Ave Maria University Football coaches contact recruits?
NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. 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 Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria University cost?
In-state tuition is $28,815 and out-of-state tuition is $28,815 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,515.
What is the Ave Maria University acceptance rate?
41% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Ave Maria 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.
