Defiance College Women's Football
Defiance College (DC) · Defiance, Ohio · Private nonprofit university
Defiance College Women's Football coaches
Coaches at Defiance College who recruit Women's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Defiance College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- defianceathletics.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 31% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Defiance College in Defiance.
- Location
- Defiance, Ohio
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Church of Christ
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- defiance.edu
About Defiance College Women's Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Cole Recker, the Head Coach, leads the Defiance College Women's Football staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Defiance College (DC) competes in NAIA Women's Football as a member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Defiance College is a small private school in Defiance, Ohio with 568 undergraduates, a 48% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,098 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Defiance College Women's Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Cole Recker, the Head Coach and Brayden Birkholz, the Assistant Coach. Defiance College has 3 coaches for Women's 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 Cole can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Defiance College typically score 18 – 21 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Defiance College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Cole Recker at Defiance College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach ColeHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Defiance College Women's Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Defiance College NAIA?
Yes. Defiance College competes in NAIA Women's Football, in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
Is Defiance College public or private?
Defiance College is a private nonprofit school in Defiance, Ohio.
What conference is Defiance College Women's Football in?
The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
Does Defiance College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Football?
Defiance College 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 Defiance College Women's Football have?
3 coaches, led by Cole Recker, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Defiance College Women's Football?
Cole Recker is the Head Coach.
When can Defiance College Women's 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 Defiance College Women's 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 Defiance College cost?
In-state tuition is $28,500 and out-of-state tuition is $28,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,098.
What is the Defiance College acceptance rate?
48% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Defiance College?
Admitted students typically score 18 – 21 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Defiance College Women's 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.
