Avila University Football
Avila University (AU) · Kansas City, Missouri · Private nonprofit university
Avila University Football coaches
Coaches at Avila University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Avila University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- avilaathletics.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
- 19 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 52% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Avila University in Kansas City.
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- avila.edu
About Avila University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Ed Warinner, the Head Coach - Quarterbacks, leads the Avila University Football staff of 12 coaches, verified November 2026. Avila University (AU) competes in NAIA Football as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Avila University is a small private school in Kansas City, Missouri with 2,768 undergraduates, a 88% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,482 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Avila University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Ed Warinner, the Head Coach - Quarterbacks and Mark Rhea, the Assistant Head Coach - Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line - Special Teams. Avila University has 12 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 Ed can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Avila University typically score 800–960 on the SAT and 16–21 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 Avila University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Ed Warinner at Avila University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach EdHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Avila University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Avila University NAIA?
Yes. Avila University competes in NAIA Football, in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Avila University public or private?
Avila University is a private nonprofit school in Kansas City, Missouri.
What conference is Avila University Football in?
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Avila University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Avila 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 Avila University Football have?
12 coaches, led by Ed Warinner, the Head Coach - Quarterbacks.
Who is the head coach of Avila University Football?
Ed Warinner is the Head Coach - Quarterbacks.
When can Avila 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 Avila 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 Avila University cost?
In-state tuition is $40,200 and out-of-state tuition is $40,200 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,482.
What is the Avila University acceptance rate?
88% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Avila University?
Admitted students typically score 800–960 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Avila 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.
