Men's Soccer

 Carl Rees' list of program firsts continues to grow with each season. Rees was the first to coach a Fairfield University team into a top 25 ranking (1998), as the Stags reached number 24 after posting an 11-game unbeaten streak (10-0-1). He was the first to lead his team to an unbeaten conference schedule (2005).

 And last year, he achieved another unprecedented first when his team became the only Fairfield University team to win an NCAA tournament game, defeating the University of Connecticut on the road to advance to the tournament's second round.
 During his 11 seasons at the helm, Rees supervised his lads to eight winning seasons, including double-digit win totals in six of his 11 campaigns.

 In 2006, the Stags captured the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)  regular-season and tournament title, one year after winning the MAAC regular-season title with an 8-0-1 mark.
 Rees posted his 100th career win in 2005, defeating Niagara University in the conference tournament for the prestigious victory. That same season, Fairfield went unbeaten during the month of October (8-0-1), which helped it earn a spot in the NSCAA top 20 poll.

 The program has excelled in MAAC play, posting a .710 winning percentage during his 11 seasons. He coached the Stags to its first MAAC tournament title and the program's first NCAA play-in berth in 1999, one year after earning MAAC and NSCAA New England Coach of the Year awards.

 Fairfield has advanced to the MAAC tournament final six times (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2006).

 Prior to accepting the Fairfield position, Rees spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Hartwick College. During his four seasons, the Hawks posted better than 50 wins and advanced to the NCAA tournament, reaching the national quarterfinals in 1993.

 NCAA postseason play was not a new experience for Rees. He also spent four years as a starter for Hartwick, helping the Hawks reach four NCAA tournaments and two national semi-finals. While on the team, he played in all of the team's 83 games as the program posted a 56-20-7 overall record.

 Originially from Bebington, England, Rees was Hartwick's team captain for his junior and senior seasons. He was a three-year starter on defense before moving to forward as a senior. He led the team in scoring that season with 10 goals and four assists, raising his career scoring total to 24 goals and 13 assists.

 He earned All-Region honors twice during his career and received a spot on the Soccer America All-Freshman team in 1984. A Dean's List student and a 1988 graduate of Hartwick, Rees earned a degree in psychology and philosophy.

 Rees played two years with the Albany Capitals of the American Professional Soccer League while holding down an assistant coaching position at Plattsburg State. He earned a master's degree in education from Frostburg State where he was also the graduate assistant coach for the men's soccer team. He later joined the roster of the Albany Alleycats of the USISL in the summer of 1995.

 As a coach, he is a Region I Olympic Development staff coach and holds a United States Soccer Federation "B" coaching license. Rees also holds a National Soccer Coaches Association of America advanced national diploma.

 His playing experience also extends to the international level, playing with the Everton and Liverpool Football Club youth teams before deciding to attend Hartwick College in 1984.

 David Thomas begins his third season as an assistant coach for the Fairfield University program. Thomas joined the coaching staff following his senior season with the Stags soccer team.

 Thomas became a member of the coaching staff after spending four years as a member of the Stags soccer team, beginning with the 2001 campaign. He played in 69 contests throughout his career, and helped the program reach a school high #12 NSCAA National ranking. During his stay, the Stags won 34 games and posted an impressive 23-10-3 mark in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.

 Fairfield enjoyed success as a team during his career,  advancing to the conference tournament in each of his four seasons. Thomas helped the Stags captured the 2005 MAAC regular-season championship, courtesy of an unbeaten conference record (8-0-1).

 Prior to Fairfield Thomas played his youth soccer with Huddersfield Town FC Academy, while a attending Whitcliffe Mount High school advancing to the 1999 National semi-final. Thomas also spent 5 years representing his district.

 In addition to his coaching duties at Fairfield University Thomas coaches premier and club teams in the Fairfield County area. He also serves as an assistant director of the Planet Soccer and Elite Academy camps at Fairfield University.

 Thomas currently holds is NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, and is pursuing a Masters in Education.

 Pat Wiseman begins his fourth season as an assistant coach after playing his collegiate career and serving as the graduate assistant coach for the Stags.

 Wiseman enjoyed a successful career at Fairfield University, where he played as a left back.  During his career, the defender helped the Stags capture the 1999 MAAC Championship, leading to the program's first ever berth in the initial round of the NCAA Tournament.  In 2000, the Stags attained the school's highest NSCAA national ranking.  During that span, Wiseman helped guide the Stags to one of the country's longest undefeated streaks and best defensive goals against averages.

 Before his arrival in Connecticut, the Milwaukee native captained the Mequon Soccer Club and later FC Milwaukee to a combined 6 state titles.  The 1997 Area High School Player of the Year spent 6 years with the Wisconsin Olympic Development Program; and was a member of the ODP Midwest Regional Team.  In 1998, Wiseman was an invitee to the USA Inter-Regional Trials at the Olympic Training Center in California.  After his youth career, Wiseman spent a year and made several appearances for the Milwaukee Wave reserves of the M.I.S.L.

 In addition to his coaching post with the Stags, Wiseman has been the head coach of several premier boys' teams in Fairfield County.  He is currently a collegiate camp coach at premier camps across New England, and he is the Asst. Director of the Planet Soccer and Elite Academy camps at Fairfield University.  Wiseman has an NSCAA Advanced National license. He earned an  MBA in International Business from Fairfield University's Dolan School of Business.