Sacred Heart University Field Hockey
Sacred Heart University (SHU) · Fairfield, Connecticut · Private nonprofit university
Sacred Heart University Field Hockey coaches
Coaches at Sacred Heart University who recruit Women's Field Hockey, head coach first.
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The program
Where Sacred Heart University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Northeast Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- sacredheartpioneers.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 15 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 73% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.
- Location
- Fairfield, Connecticut
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- sacredheart.edu
About Sacred Heart University Field Hockey
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Sydney Van Der Merwe, the Head Coach, leads the Sacred Heart University Field Hockey staff of 2 coaches, verified September 2026. Sacred Heart University (SHU) competes in NCAA Division I Field Hockey as a member of the Northeast Conference. Sacred Heart University is a large private school in Fairfield, Connecticut with 11,022 undergraduates, a 65% acceptance rate and an average net price of $46,165 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Sacred Heart University Field Hockey
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Sydney Van Der Merwe, the Head Coach and Tess Csejka, the Assistant Coach. Sacred Heart University has 2 coaches for Field Hockey, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and assists 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 highlight video with full-field clips, with the link near the top so Sydney 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 Sacred Heart University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Sacred Heart University Field Hockey FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Sacred Heart University D1?
Yes. Sacred Heart University competes in NCAA Division I Field Hockey, in the Northeast Conference.
Is Sacred Heart University public or private?
Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit school in Fairfield, Connecticut.
What conference is Sacred Heart University Field Hockey in?
The Northeast Conference.
Does Sacred Heart University offer athletic scholarships for Field Hockey?
Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University Field Hockey have?
2 coaches, led by Sydney Van Der Merwe, the Head Coach.
How much does Sacred Heart University cost?
In-state tuition is $50,084 and out-of-state tuition is $50,084 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $46,165.
What is the Sacred Heart University acceptance rate?
65% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Sacred Heart University Field Hockey coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.