Thiel College Football
Thiel College (Thiel) · Greenville, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Thiel College Football coaches
Coaches at Thiel College who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Thiel College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Presidents' Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- thielathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 49% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Thiel College in Greenville.
- Location
- Greenville, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- thiel.edu
About Thiel College Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Sam Bauman, the Head Coach, leads the Thiel College Football staff of 12 coaches, verified October 2026. Thiel College (Thiel) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Thiel College is a small private school in Greenville, Pennsylvania with 950 undergraduates, a 72% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,490 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Thiel College Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Sam Bauman, the Head Coach and Donny Pattison, the Tight Ends - Special Teams Coach. Thiel College 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. 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 Sam 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 Thiel College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Sam Bauman at Thiel College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach SamHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Thiel College Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Thiel College D3?
Yes. Thiel College competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Is Thiel College public or private?
Thiel College is a private nonprofit school in Greenville, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Thiel College Football in?
The Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Does Thiel College 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 Thiel College Football have?
12 coaches, led by Sam Bauman, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Thiel College Football?
Sam Bauman is the Head Coach.
When can Thiel College 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 Thiel 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 Thiel College cost?
In-state tuition is $36,364 and out-of-state tuition is $36,364 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,490.
What is the Thiel College acceptance rate?
72% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Thiel 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.
