Macalester Football Recruiting

For a snapshot of our football program, check out our Virtual Recruiting Guide.

OFFER PROCESS:
(1) Recruiting Questionnaire: Enter your personal info into our recruiting database

(2) Virtual Visit: Register for a 45-minute introductory Zoom call

(3) Financial Aid Calculator: Estimate your need-based financial aid package

(4) Preliminary Academic Review: Send our coaching staff your transcript (through junior year) and senior class schedule

(5) Coach Nic 1-on-1 Zoom: Connect on an individual basis with our Head Coach to discuss your fit in our program

(6) Cultural Fit Test: Tell us how you align with the values of our football program (e-mailed after 1-on-1 Zoom)

(7a) Campus Visit: Scheduled on an individual basis throughout the year (Typically 9a-12p or 1p-4p)

(7b) Gameday Visit: Arrive 4 hours prior to kickoff (pregame meal, team meeting, campus/facilities tour, family tailgate, etc.)

(8) Apply: Common App (Test Optional, No Application Fee)

PROSPECT CAMPS
Midwest Academic Camp: Come to the Twin Cities for an opportunity to work with Macalester's coaching staff and be evaluated by some of the other top academic schools in the country. Our camp in 2025 had coaches from Cornell University (Ivy), Pomona-Pitzer, Carleton, St. Olaf, Oberlin, and Gustavus. Check back this winter for our 2026 date.
Across the Country: In past years, our staff has traveled to West Coast Elite, New England Elite, Lake Forest Mega Camps, Northwest Best, Northwest Showcase, Avery Strong Showcase, and Ivy League Prospect Camps (among others). Check back this spring for our 2026 schedule.

Contact a Coach
For general recruiting questions, please contact the Recruiting Coordinator:
Matthew Reed
651-696-6286
mreed2@macalester.edu

Recruiting Areas:
Phil Nicolaides - MN, MT, PA
Matthew Reed - CA, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT
Kyle Artinian - CO, MI, OH, OR, WA
Zach Hauser - IA, ID, KS, MO, ND, NE, NV, SD, UT, WY
Noah Bresson - AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV
Mahlon Slaughter - AK, AZ, DC, DE, HI, IL, IN, MD, NM, OK, TX

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Macalester Football Recruiting