Mercyhurst University Football
Mercyhurst University (MU) · Erie, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Mercyhurst University Football coaches
Coaches at Mercyhurst University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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The program
Where Mercyhurst University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Northeast Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- hurstathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 60% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Mercyhurst University in Erie.
- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- mercyhurst.edu
About Mercyhurst University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Tom Sydeski, the Head Coach, leads the Mercyhurst University Football staff of 11 coaches, verified June 2026. Mercyhurst University (MU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Northeast Conference. Mercyhurst University is a small private school in Erie, Pennsylvania with 2,632 undergraduates, a 81% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Mercyhurst University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Tom Sydeski, the Head Coach and Bryce Dempsey, the Assistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator. Mercyhurst University has 11 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 I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Tom 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 Mercyhurst University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Mercyhurst University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Mercyhurst University D1?
Yes. Mercyhurst University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Northeast Conference.
Is Mercyhurst University public or private?
Mercyhurst University is a private nonprofit school in Erie, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Mercyhurst University Football in?
The Northeast Conference.
Does Mercyhurst University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
Mercyhurst University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Mercyhurst University Football have?
11 coaches, led by Tom Sydeski, the Head Coach.
How much does Mercyhurst University cost?
In-state tuition is $42,840 and out-of-state tuition is $42,840 a year.
What is the Mercyhurst University acceptance rate?
81% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Mercyhurst University Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.