Sacred Heart University Women's Tennis
Sacred Heart University (SHU) · Fairfield, Connecticut · Private nonprofit university
Sacred Heart University Women's Tennis coaches
Coaches at Sacred Heart University who recruit Women's Tennis, 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 Women's Tennis
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Mike Guastelle, the Head Coach, leads the Sacred Heart University Women's Tennis staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. Sacred Heart University (SHU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Tennis 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 Women's Tennis
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Mike Guastelle, the Head Coach and Bill Seward, the Assistant Coach. Sacred Heart University has 5 coaches for Women's Tennis, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your UTR rating, national ranking and tournament results 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 match-play footage, not just practice, with the link near the top so Mike 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 tournament with updated results.
Email Coach Mike Guastelle at Sacred Heart University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach MikeHow tennis recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Sacred Heart University Women's Tennis 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 Women's Tennis, 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 Women's Tennis in?
The Northeast Conference.
Does Sacred Heart University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Tennis?
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 Women's Tennis have?
5 coaches, led by Mike Guastelle, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Sacred Heart University Women's Tennis?
Mike Guastelle is the Head Coach.
When can Sacred Heart University Women's Tennis 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 Women's Tennis?
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 Women's Tennis 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.
