Joe Patterson
Head coachHead Football Coach
School recruiting page
Ave Maria University is a NAIA program in the The Sun Conference (SC) based in Ave Maria, Florida. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, camps, and nearby programs in the same state.

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Coaches listed
16
Questionnaire
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Coaches listed
16
Head coaches
1
Coordinators
2
Position coaches
12
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Head Football Coach
Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line/Associate Head Coach
Special Teams Coordinator/Director of Football Operations/Cornerbacks
Offensive Line/Assistant Head Coach
Kicking Coach
Tight Ends
Student Coach - Offensive Line
Student Coach - Wide Recievers
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Student Coach - Quarterbacks
Student Coach - Linebackers & Special Teams
Student Coach - Offensive Line
Wide Receivers
Linebackers
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Quick answers for families researching football programs, coaching staffs, and recruiting fit.
Ave Maria University has 16 football coaches on staff.
Ave Maria University competes in NAIA football.
SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 15 of 16 coaches at Ave Maria University. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://www.fieldlevel.com/avemaria/football/recruiting.
Ave Maria University plays in the The Sun Conference (SC).
Ave Maria University competes in NAIA football, where athletic scholarships are available and awarded by each program.
Academic and campus context helps families narrow down realistic football fit before sending outreach.
School type
Private
HBCU
No
Enrollment
1,417
Undergrad enrollment
1,371
Acceptance rate
44%
In-state cost
$28,222
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Questionnaire
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