BANGOR, Maine – The Husson University Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Shaunessy Saucier as the next head coach of the Eagles field hockey program.

Saucier brings nearly two decades of coaching experience at the high school, club, and NCAA Division I levels to Husson. Her background includes leading nationally competitive programs, developing student-athletes on and off the field, and building a culture centered on academic and athletic success.

"We are excited to welcome Shaunessy to the Husson Athletics family," said Executive Director of Athletics Christopher Parsons. "She has demonstrated success at every level of coaching, from NCAA Division I to the Maine high school ranks, and has a proven ability to develop student-athletes both competitively and academically. Her passion for the game, commitment to building meaningful relationships, and vision for the future of our field hockey program made her the ideal choice to lead our team."

Saucier has served as the varsity field hockey coach at Nokomis Regional High School since 2020, where she has helped guide the program while also teaching Spanish. In addition to coaching field hockey, she has taken on numerous leadership roles within the school community, including serving as a faculty leader for international travel programs, Spanish Club facilitator, Unified Basketball coach, yearbook editor, advisory committee member, and contributor to school public relations and social media communications. She also currently serves on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-American Committee.

"I am grateful to Chris Parsons, Janine Gmitter, and Husson University for the opportunity to lead Husson field hockey, a program with a tradition of success and momentum that I am excited to build off of," said Saucier. "I'm proud to join a team who is known for their grit, hard-work, and determination on the field and in the classroom. I would like to thank my incredible colleagues and mentors at Nokomis Regional High for helping me become a better teacher and coach, and for preparing me for this next chapter."

Prior to her time at Nokomis, Saucier spent eight seasons as the head field hockey coach at Bryant University from 2008-16 after serving as an assistant coach with the Bulldogs and at the University of Maine. During her tenure at Bryant, she managed all aspects of the NCAA Division I program, including recruiting, scholarship management, staff supervision, practice planning, team travel, fundraising, and oversight of the team's operating budget.

Saucier also guided the Bulldogs to success in the classroom, with the program posting a 3.57 team grade point average during the fall of 2016, ranking fifth nationally.

In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, Saucier has worked as the owner and director of Black Bear Elite Field Hockey Club, a recruiting specialist with NCSA, and in business development and external affairs roles with Black Bear Sports Properties and the University of Maine.

A graduate of the University of Maine, Saucier earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish before completing a Master of Education in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction in 2025. She holds a USA Field Hockey Level 2 Certification and is a graduate of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy.

Saucier will begin her coaching duties on Aug. 3 and will be looking to lead the Eagles to another Central Maine Collegiate Field Hockey Conference title.