Catawba College Football
Catawba College (Catawba) · Salisbury, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university
Catawba College Football coaches
Coaches at Catawba College who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Catawba College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- South Atlantic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- catawbaathletics.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
- 13 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 47% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Catawba College in Salisbury.
- Location
- Salisbury, North Carolina
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- catawba.edu
About Catawba College Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Tyler Haines, the Head Football Coach, leads the Catawba College Football staff of 9 coaches, verified October 2026. Catawba College (Catawba) competes in NCAA Division II Football as a member of the South Atlantic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. Catawba College is a small private school in Salisbury, North Carolina with 1,376 undergraduates, a 75% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,319 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Catawba College Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Tyler Haines, the Head Football Coach and Adam Gajo, the Wide Receivers Coach. Catawba College has 9 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 II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Tyler can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Catawba College typically score 1030–1300 on the SAT and 17–25 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 Catawba College 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 Catawba College D2?
Yes. Catawba College competes in NCAA Division II Football, in the South Atlantic Conference.
Is Catawba College public or private?
Catawba College is a private nonprofit school in Salisbury, North Carolina.
What conference is Catawba College Football in?
The South Atlantic Conference.
Does Catawba College offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Catawba College competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Catawba College Football have?
9 coaches, led by Tyler Haines, the Head Football Coach.
Who is the head coach of Catawba College Football?
Tyler Haines is the Head Football Coach.
When can Catawba College Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore 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 Catawba College 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 Catawba College cost?
In-state tuition is $34,300 and out-of-state tuition is $34,300 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,319.
What is the Catawba College acceptance rate?
75% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Catawba College?
Admitted students typically score 1030–1300 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Catawba College 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.
