Davenport University Football
Davenport University (DU) · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private nonprofit university
Davenport University Football coaches
Coaches at Davenport University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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The program
Where Davenport University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- dupanthers.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 18 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 57% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Davenport University in Grand Rapids.
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- davenport.edu
About Davenport University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Sparky McEwen, the Head Coach, leads the Davenport University Football staff of 14 coaches, verified June 2026. Davenport University (DU) competes in NCAA Division II Football as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Davenport University is a private school in Grand Rapids, Michigan with 4,815 undergraduates, a 98% acceptance rate and an average net price of $19,799 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Davenport University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Sparky McEwen, the Head Coach and Lavelle Walker, the Associate Head Coach - Linebackers & Special Teams. Davenport University has 14 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 II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Sparky 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 Davenport University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Davenport University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Davenport University D2?
Yes. Davenport University competes in NCAA Division II Football, in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Davenport University public or private?
Davenport University is a private nonprofit school in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What conference is Davenport University Football in?
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Davenport University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Davenport University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Davenport University Football have?
14 coaches, led by Sparky McEwen, the Head Coach.
How much does Davenport University cost?
In-state tuition is $23,376 and out-of-state tuition is $23,376 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,799.
What is the Davenport University acceptance rate?
98% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Davenport University Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.