Principia College Men's Soccer
Principia College (Principia) · Elsah, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Principia College Men's Soccer coaches
Coaches at Principia College who recruit Men's Soccer, head coach first.
The program
Where Principia College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- athletics.principiacollege
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Not required, but considered.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Not required, but considered
- Student-to-faculty
- 6 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 74% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Principia College in Elsah.
- Location
- Elsah, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- principiacollege.edu
About Principia College Men's Soccer
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Markus Bathelt, the Head Coach - Men's Soccer, leads the Principia College Men's Soccer staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Principia College (Principia) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Soccer as a member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Principia College is a small private school in Elsah, Illinois with 339 undergraduates, a 44% acceptance rate and an average net price of $14,904 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Principia College Men's Soccer
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Markus Bathelt, the Head Coach - Men's Soccer and Christian Tresoldi, the Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer. Principia College has 3 coaches for Men's Soccer, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and league, and stats like goals and assists 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 highlight video plus one full game, with the link near the top so Markus can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Principia College typically score 970 – 1300 on the SAT, and testing is not required, but considered. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Principia College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Markus Bathelt at Principia College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach MarkusHow soccer recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Principia College Men's Soccer FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Principia College D3?
Yes. Principia College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Soccer, in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Principia College public or private?
Principia College is a private nonprofit school in Elsah, Illinois.
What conference is Principia College Men's Soccer in?
The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Principia College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Soccer?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Principia College Men's Soccer have?
3 coaches, led by Markus Bathelt, the Head Coach - Men's Soccer.
Who is the head coach of Principia College Men's Soccer?
Markus Bathelt is the Head Coach - Men's Soccer.
When can Principia College Men's Soccer 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 Principia College Men's Soccer?
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 Principia College cost?
In-state tuition is $33,600 and out-of-state tuition is $33,600 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,904.
What is the Principia College acceptance rate?
44% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Principia College?
Admitted students typically score 970 – 1300 on the SAT.
How do I contact the Principia College Men's Soccer 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.
