Bridgewater State University Football
Bridgewater State University (BSU) · Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Public university
Bridgewater State University Football coaches
Coaches at Bridgewater State University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Bridgewater State University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- New England Football Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- bsubears.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
- 17 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 53% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater.
- Location
- Bridgewater, Massachusetts
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- bridgew.edu
About Bridgewater State University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Joe Verria, the Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line, leads the Bridgewater State University Football staff of 11 coaches, verified October 2026. Bridgewater State University (BSU) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the New England Football Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Bridgewater State University is a public school in Bridgewater, Massachusetts with 9,727 undergraduates, a 88% acceptance rate and an average net price of $15,646 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Bridgewater State University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Joe Verria, the Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line and Rene Moyen, the Associate Head Coach - Offensive Coordinator - Offensive Line. Bridgewater State University has 11 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 III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- 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 fitAdmitted students at Bridgewater State University typically score 1060–1263 on the SAT and 25–30 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 Bridgewater State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Bridgewater State University D3?
Yes. Bridgewater State University competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the New England Football Conference.
Is Bridgewater State University public or private?
Bridgewater State University is a public school in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
What conference is Bridgewater State University Football in?
The New England Football Conference.
Does Bridgewater State University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Bridgewater State University Football have?
11 coaches, led by Joe Verria, the Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line.
Who is the head coach of Bridgewater State University Football?
Joe Verria is the Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line.
When can Bridgewater State University Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits 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 Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State University cost?
In-state tuition is $910 and out-of-state tuition is $7,050 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,646.
What is the Bridgewater State University acceptance rate?
88% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Bridgewater State University?
Admitted students typically score 1060–1263 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Bridgewater State 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.
