Sacred Heart University Men's Rowing
Sacred Heart University (SHU) · Fairfield, Connecticut · Private nonprofit university
Sacred Heart University Men's Rowing coaches
Coaches at Sacred Heart University who recruit Men's Rowing, head coach first.
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 Men's Rowing
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Brendan Murphy is the Head Coach for Sacred Heart University Men's Rowing, verified October 2026. Sacred Heart University (SHU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Rowing as a member of the Northeast Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. 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 Men's Rowing
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Brendan Murphy, the Head Coach. Sacred Heart University has 1 coach for Men's Rowing, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your 2K erg time, height and weight, and side 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 video of you rowing in a boat or on the erg, with the link near the top so Brendan 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 regatta with updated results.
Email Coach Brendan Murphy at Sacred Heart University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach BrendanHow rowing recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Sacred Heart University Men's Rowing 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 Men's Rowing, 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 Men's Rowing in?
The Northeast Conference.
Does Sacred Heart University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Rowing?
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 Men's Rowing have?
1 coach, led by Brendan Murphy, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Sacred Heart University Men's Rowing?
Brendan Murphy is the Head Coach.
When can Sacred Heart University Men's Rowing coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Sacred Heart University Men's Rowing?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
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 Men's Rowing coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
