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Football Coach Directory

NCAA Division I · click any email to write to a coach directly

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Contacts
2,639
Programs
264
Last updated
July 2026
Source
Official athletics directories
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2,639
NameTitleEmailSchool
Keith PattersonHead Football Coach—Abilene Christian University
Graham HarrellAssociate Head Coach / Co-Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacksgsh25b@acu.eduAbilene Christian University
Sam ShadeHead Coachfootball@aamu.eduAlabama A&M University
Chris ShellingAssistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinatorfootball@aamu.eduAlabama A&M University
Nathan JonesAssistant Special Teams Coachfootball@aamu.eduAlabama A&M University
Eddie Robinson, Jr.Head Coachedrobinson@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Milton PattersonAssoc. Head Football Coach | Run Game Coord. | DEmpatterson2472@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Ronnie ScottAssistant Coach | Special Teams Coordinator | Srscott@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Johnathan CarrAssistant Coach | Run Game Coordinator | OLjcarr@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Juwan LewisAssistant Coach | Recruiting Coordinator | RBjlewis@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Saeed LeeAssistant Coach | Pro Liason | CBslee@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Zachary BecktonAssistant Coach | Hornetszbeckton@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Marcus WindhamAssistant Coach | WRmwincham@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Michael ThompsonAssistant Football Coach | TEmthompson9255@alasu.eduAlabama State University
DJ StevensonGraduate Assistant Coach | QBSdstevenson2288@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Brooke SheltonStudent Assistant Coachbshelton@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Joel "Peter Rabbit" MaloneSpecial Assistant to the Head Coach—Alabama State University
Billy GreshamDefensive Coordinator | LBbgresham@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Tony HullOffensive Coordinator | QBthull@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Todd MiddletonCo-Defensive Coordinator | DLwmiddleton@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Traqwan ThomasGraduate Assistant | DL—Alabama State University
Damian WilsonGradute Assistant | OLdwilson0010@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Jalil LenoreDefensive Assistantjlenore@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Cyrus RussDeputy Athletic Directorcruss@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Maurese SmithFootball Director of Developmentmsmith@alasu.eduAlabama State University
DaVonna ColaAssistant Director of Sports Medicine | Footballdcola@alasu.eduAlabama State University
Angel RobinsonFootball Media Graduate Assistant—Alabama State University
Cedric ThomasHead Coachathletics@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Ryan BuszAssistant Coach (Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator)rbusz@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Trumaine WatsonAssistant Coach (Offensive Line)tewatson@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Derrien CovingtonAssistant Coach (Defensive Line)dcovington@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Dwayne Taylor JrAssistant Coach (Cornerbacks)dtaylor@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Aaron AnguianoAssistant Coach (Wide Receivers)aanguiano@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Tavarian McCullumAssistant Coach (Nickels)tmccullum@alcorn.eduAlcorn State University
Dowell LoggainsHead Coach—Appalachian State University
Clyde ChristensenAssociate Head Coach—Appalachian State University
Devin ColemanAssistant Secondary Coachcolemandl3@appstate.eduAppalachian State University
Al DeGraffenreidAssistant Running Backs Coachdegraffenreidae@appstate.eduAppalachian State University
DJ SmithDefensive Coordinator/Linebackers—Appalachian State University
Mike AnthonyOffensive Coordinator—Appalachian State University
Tyler ZielenskeSpecial Teams Coordinator—Appalachian State University
Curtis FullerDefensive Pass Game Coordinator/Defensive Backs—Appalachian State University
Anthony ShakirDefensive Recruiting Coordinator/Edges—Appalachian State University
Kevin HigginsChief of Staff/Pass Game Specialist—Appalachian State University
Ryan HuffDirector of Player Development and NILhuffrt@appstate.eduAppalachian State University
Grier HodgeDirector of Recruiting Relationshodgegs1@appstate.eduAppalachian State University
Eve PetroDirector of On-Campus Recruiting—Appalachian State University
Avery BeanDirector of Scouting—Appalachian State University
Camden DietzDirector of Player Personnel—Appalachian State University
Gralin KeefePlayer Personnel Assistant—Appalachian State University
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Sourced from official athletics staff directories · 2,639 coaches · 264 programs · data may change — verify on the school's site before sending.

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How to email coaches · Sample email · FAQ
  1. 1

    Build your shortlist

    Search the directory for the programs that fit your academic and athletic profile before you reach out.

  2. 2

    Find the right coach

    Each program lists its full staff with titles, so you can write to the recruiting coordinator or position coach directly rather than a generic inbox.

  3. 3

    Email coaches directly

    Use each coach's name, title, and email to send a short, personalized note — under 150 words, with your grad year, position, and a highlight-reel link.

Sample outreach email

Subject: Football Recruit — [Your Name], Class of [Year]

Coach [Last Name],

My name is [Your Name] — I'm a [Year] [Position] from [City, State], graduating in [Year].

My key stats: [one or two numbers that matter for your sport]. I've been watching [University]'s program closely — [one specific thing you genuinely like about their team or coaching style].

I'd love to be considered. I've attached my athletic résumé and highlight reel below.

Happy to chat whenever suits you.

[Your Name]
[Phone] · [Email] · [Highlight reel link]

Tip from Harry: personalise line 3 for every program. A coach can tell in two seconds if you've done your homework.

How to contact college football coaches

Reaching out directly is normal and expected — college football coaches build their recruiting classes from the athletes who email them. The process is simple: identify the right person on each staff, send a short note they can evaluate in thirty seconds, and follow up once if you don't hear back.

Email the right coach, not just the head coach

At most NCAA Division I programs, an assistant coach or recruiting coordinator owns the first read of every prospect — the head coach sees recruits the staff has already filtered. The directory above lists every staff member with their title, so you can address the person whose job is to find players like you, and copy the head coach if you want both names on the thread.

Lead with the numbers a football coach screens for

Your first email should open with your position, height and weight, verified testing numbers if you have them, and a link to your junior-season film. Coaches decide in one read whether you're in range for their program, so put the evaluable facts first and the personality second — our copy-ready email templates show the exact structure.

Work a list, not a wish — and follow up

Recruiting is a numbers game played politely: pick 20–40 programs across divisions that fit your level and academics, email them all, track who opens and replies, and follow up once after two weeks. The full method is in our complete guide to contacting college coaches.

Football recruiting questions, answered

How do I contact a college football coach?
Email is the standard first touch. Find the right staff member — for football, that's usually the recruiting coordinator or an assistant coach rather than the head coach — and send a short, personalised note with your position, height and weight, verified testing numbers if you have them, and a link to your junior-season film. Every NCAA Division I football staff email is in the free directory on this page.
When can college football coaches respond to recruits?
NCAA contact rules vary by sport and division — for most sports, D1 coaches can communicate directly with recruits from June 15 after sophomore year or September 1 of junior year. You can email a coach at any age, and many programs will reply through your club or school coach before direct contact opens. Check the current NCAA recruiting calendar for football to be sure.
What should I include in my first email to a football coach?
Lead with your position, height and weight, verified testing numbers if you have them, and a link to your junior-season film. Add your graduation year, your academic profile (GPA and test scores help at selective schools), and one specific reason you're interested in that program. Keep the whole email under 150 words.
Do college football coaches actually read recruiting emails?
Yes — but they skim. Coaches receive hundreds of emails a week, so a specific subject line ("Football recruit, Class of 2027 — [your key number]"), a short body, and an easy link to your film or results determine whether you get a reply. If you don't hear back, one polite follow-up after about two weeks is expected, not pushy.
›About this list

What's included

This NCAA Division I Football coach contact list contains verified names, job titles, email addresses, and phone numbers for head coaches, assistant coaches, and support staff across every D1 program in the country. Each record includes the coach's full name, role (e.g. Head Coach, Associate Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Director of Operations, Recruiting Coordinator), institutional email address, direct phone number where available, school name, athletic conference, and state. Data was last verified and updated July 2026.

Who uses this list

The NCAA Division I Football contact database is used by recruiting technology vendors, sports media companies, apparel and equipment suppliers, camp and clinic operators, college planning consultants, and families of prospective student-athletes who need to reach football coaching staffs directly. Having accurate, up-to-date coach contact information removes the need to manually search individual athletic department websites — a process that typically takes hours per school.

Why coach contact data goes stale quickly

NCAA football coaching staffs turn over frequently — head coach hires, assistant promotions, and mid-season departures mean that publicly available rosters and staff directories can be out of date within weeks of publication. This list is refreshed regularly to reflect current staff across all D1 programs, so you're not emailing coaches who have moved on.

How access works

The directory is open — every coach's name, title, email and phone number is right here on the page, free to read and use, with no account or payment. Click any email to write to a coach directly. A free account is optional: it lets you save a shortlist and get new-list alerts. Data was last verified and updated July 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Are the emails verified? Yes. Addresses are cross-referenced against institutional athletic department directories and filtered to remove known bounces.

Does this include all D1 conferences? Yes — the list covers all NCAA Division I Football programs across every conference, from the ACC and SEC to mid-major and independent programs.

Can I use this for outreach campaigns? Yes. Email coaches straight from this page, or copy the addresses into your own email platform. Always comply with applicable email and data regulations. For copy-ready first contact and follow-up emails, see our college coach email templates.

Is it really free? Yes — the entire NCAA Division I Football directory is free to browse and use, with no account, login, or paywall on any contact detail.