Brevard College Men's Lacrosse

Austin Hurley was named Head Coach of the Brevard College men's lacrosse program, entering his first season at the helm in 2026. Hurley joined the Tornados after an extensive career in the sport of lacrosse expanding across the collegiate, high school, and international ranks. Hurley currently serves as an Associate Coach for Ireland's National Team, as well as for its Heritage Team, where he has trained Olympic-level talent in midfield, attack, and defensive positions. In the collegiate ranks, Coach Hurley most recently served as the Head Coach of Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. Hurley's squad was amongst the nation's leaders at the NCAA DII level in offensive efficiency, while the team broke numerous school records and featured a NCAA DIII All-American goalkeeper in Elijah Clark. Prior to Northland's closure, Hurley had an impressive 2025 class on deck with over 25 commitments to his program. Hurley's depth of lacrosse experience extends to the collegiate club ranks, as he served as the Defensive Coordinator for Indiana University's club squad. At IU, Hurley contributed to a 13-win season and an appearance in the MCLA quarterfinals while at the helm of one of the program's best defenses all-time. Down highway 25, Hurley served as the Head Lacrosse Coach at Wade Hampton High School in nearby Greenville, South Carolina. Under Hurley's tutelage, Wade Hampton produced numerous All-State players, and helped 15 student-athletes advance in their playing careers across all NCAA divisions, the NAIA, and the MLCA. Hurley was a standout faceoff specialist at Emmanuel University, a NCAA DII institution in Franklin, Georgia. There, Hurley holds the school record for all-time faceoff wins.

Markland was named the men's lacrosse Interim Head Coach in the fall of 2015. As the assistant coach for the Tornados in 2014, Markland helped the team record eight wins and its first appearance in the South Atlantic Conference Championship. Under the guidance of Markland, then-goal keeper Andy Reilly was named South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week three times while leading the conference in total saves (217) on the third-highest percentage (53.7). Markland, an Alexandria, Virginia native, was a goalie for the nationally-ranked lacrosse team at Pfeiffer University and earned academic all-conference honors. Most recently, Markland served as an assistant coach at Fort Mill High School in the Charlotte suburb of Fort Mill, South Carolina, where he helped the Yellow Jackets win the state championship in 2014. He has also coached travel teams. This is an opportunity that Ive been waiting for for quite some time, said Markland. Ive always wanted to become a collegiate coach. This is a dream job for me at this point in my life. Markland graduated from Pfeiffer University in 2012 with a degree in Sport Management. Alma Mater: Pfeiffer 2012 E-mail: Office Michael Markland was named the men's lacrosse Interim Head Coach in the fall of 2015. As the assistant coach for the Tornados in 2014, Markland helped the team record eight wins and its first appearance in the South Atlantic Conference Championship. Under the guidance of Markland, then-goal keeper Andy Reilly was named South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week three times while leading the conference in total saves (217) on the third-highest percentage (53.7). Markland, an Alexandria, Virginia native, was a goalie for the nationally-ranked lacrosse team at Pfeiffer University and earned academic all-conference honors. Most recently, Markland served as an assistant coach at Fort Mill High School in the Charlotte suburb of Fort Mill, South Carolina, where he helped the Yellow Jackets win the state championship in 2014. He has also coached travel teams. This is an opportunity that Ive been waiting for for quite some time, said Markland. Ive always wanted to become a collegiate coach. This is a dream job for me at this point in my life. Markland graduated from Pfeiffer University in 2012 with a degree in Sport Management.

Brenner Woodcock is back at Brevard College as the Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach. Woodcock returns to Brevard in 2026 after serving in the same role in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Before his role at BC, Woodcock competed as a men's lacrosse student-athlete at Averett University in the USA South Conference. Woodcock will begin his duties at Brevard College in preparation for the 2025-26 academic year and the start of Head Coach Austin Hurley's first season at the helm of the Tornados. As a midfielder for the Averett men's lacrosse program, Woodcock scored seven goals and registered a team-best 12 assists in 2022.  In his collegiate career, he scored 14 goals to go along with 21 assists in 34 games.   Woodcock was also a team captain of the Averett University eSports team for two seasons, while also completing an internship with the athletic department's Strength and Conditioning program. A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Woodcock graduated from Averett University with a Bachelor's of Science in Physical Education/Coaching with a minor in Communication Studies. 

Joshua Wells has been added to the Brevard College men's lacrosse staff as a Volunteer Assistant Coach, announced BC Head Coach Austin Hurley.   "Josh is a great coach that brings a lot of talent to the team and I'm excited to have him on board helping with recruiting and the growth of the program," commented Coach Hurley. "I'm thrilled with the coaching staff that we are building, and the future is bright for BC men's lacrosse."   Wells comes aboard after most recently coaching at the MCLA D2 level, coaching at his alma mater Kennesaw State University. Wells helped lead KSU to a berth into Nationals and a first round victory over the Cal State San Marcos Cougars in Austin, Texas.   Wells played collegiately for one season at Emmanuel College and one season of club lacrosse at Kennesaw State.  Wells helped KSU to a SELC Championship as an athlete. In high school, Wells competed as a midfielder for Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia, competing in a State Title game his senior season. Under the direction of Pope Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Carl Pfaff, Wells helped with summer lacrosse youth camp programs throughout his high school playing years, helping fuel his passion for coaching at a younger age.