HAVERFORD, Pa. - The Haverford College Athletics Department is pleased to announce that Kevin Brenner has been appointed as the permanent Head Coach of the Men's Soccer Program. Brenner initially joined Haverford in March of 2023 as the Interim Head Coach for the five-week spring season. 

"I would like to personally thank Danielle Lynch, the search committee, and the student-athletes for entrusting me with the head coaching position for one of the country's most prestigious academic institutions and historic men's soccer programs," Brenner said. "I look forward to building on the legacy of the incredible coaches who have come before and all that the remarkable student-athletes have established."

Brenner brings a wealth of coaching experience to Haverford, with over 18 years of experience at all three division levels in college athletics. Prior to his time at Haverford, he served as an assistant coach at Division I La Salle University, where he contributed to the team's success, including an Atlantic 10 playoff berth in 2022.

Prior to La Salle, Brenner was the head coach right up the road at Eastern University, leading the Eagles to a 2-2 record in the COVID-shortened 2021 spring season before finishing 10-5-2 in the fall while increasing the roster to 50 players and instilling the program's first ever JV team. 

In 2021, Eastern celebrated its second-best start in program history at 7-1-2 and earned a national ranking as high as 17th in the country during the fall campaign.

Prior to his stint at Eastern, Brenner turned around a struggling Elmira College (N.Y.) program in just three years. The Soaring Eagles won nine games in 2019, marking the fourth best season in school history, as the team advanced to the Empire 8 Semifinals for only the sixth time in school history, while a program-record eight players were All-Conference selection and 26 players made the Dean's list in his final season there.

Brenner came to Elmira after two successful years as a head coach at Division II Lake Erie College, and stints as an assistant at the University of Buffalo (Division I), Canisius College (Division I), and Buffalo State (Division III). He played collegiately at Buffalo State.

"I am eager to announce the hiring of Kevin Brenner to lead our men's soccer program," said Lynch. "Kevin comes with extensive coaching experience across all NCAA divisions serving on the NCAA national men's soccer committee in 2018, 2019, and 2021. At the helm, Kevin will execute his vision for the program and start his chapter in the storied history and culture of Haverford men's soccer."

Brenner's playing career began at SUNY Cortland before transferring to Buffalo State, where he served as a two-year captain and helped the team achieve its best record in 20 seasons. After completing his collegiate career, Brenner played for Queen City Football Club of the National Premier Soccer League from 2006 to 2008. 

A member of the United Soccer Coaches Association, Brenner holds two USSF Licenses, while completing his USC Advanced Regional, National Diploma, Advance National and Premier Diplomas. He holds a NSCAA (now United Soccer Coaches) Premier Diploma.

What They're Saying About Coach Brenner:

Justin Serpone, Head Coach, Amherst College: "Kevin has proven at each of his coaching stops that he can build a positive team environment, which, in my opinion, is the hardest part of coaching. Haverford is getting a terrific person and coach to lead their program."

Tommy McMenemy, Head Coach, University of Delaware: "Kevin is an exciting hire for the Haverford College Men's Soccer program. He has proven himself to be an excellent recruiter within the region, and knows what it takes to be successful in the college game. He knows how to build a positive and competitive culture within his team, and is a coach the student-athletes will respond to quickly. I have no doubt the program will flourish under his leadership." 

Robert Emmett, Assistant Coach, Middlebury College: "Kevin is a great hire to lead the Haverford Men's Soccer program! He is a tireless recruiter that puts his players before himself. He is very disciplined in his approach and holds his players and staff to the highest standards."