 The program has seen a resurgence since the hiring of John Sagnelli, formerly a coach at the University of New Haven, in 2007.Last year the men's team placed 5th in the MAAC up two spots from 7th in 2008 and 9th in 2007.The Fairfield Stags field hockey team, as of the upcoming 2019 season, will compete in the Northeast Conference (NEC) of NCAA Division I.