PULASKI, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Southern and Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Brandie Paul have announced the resignation of Brian Davies as the head coach of the men's soccer team, effective immediately. Bret Boylan will serve as the Acting Head Coach of the UT Southern Men's Soccer program, beginning Thursday, August 3rd.
Davies spent two years as the head coach of men's soccer at UT Southern compiling a 23-14-1 record, and a Mid-South Conference Regular Season Championship in 2022.
"We are grateful for Coach Davies' time with UT Southern, and we want to thank him for his service to the university and the men's soccer program," commented Paul. "We are confident that Coach Boylan will continue the caliber of success of the men's soccer program moving forward, and believe that his experience and commitment will continue to elevate our student-athletes on and off the pitch."
Boylan recently returned to UT Southern as an assistant coach from a three-year assistant coaching position at Carson Newman University. Prior to his time at CNU, Boylan served as men's assistant coach at UT Southern/Martin Methodist for six seasons. During the stint at MMC, Boylan aided the RedHawks to a 61-43-9 record that included an NAIA National Championship appearance in 2018.