Liam Behrens named DMV Gunners Head Coach

by DMV Gunners

DMV Gunners is pleased to announce Liam Behrens as head coach.

Behrens a Long Island, New York native, graduated Magna cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1988 with a bachelor of science in rehabilitation services.

While a player at VCU, Behrens was an All-Conference, All-State, and All-Region player as a junior and senior and two-time team MVP. He ranks second All-Time in assists at VCU and is a member of the Rams’ Soccer Hall of Fame. He was also selected to play in the Senior Bowl.

Following his collegiate playing days, he played professionally from 1988-2007. He played indoor for the Hershey Impact, Richmond Kickers, and Wichita Wings. He played outdoor for the Richmond Kickers, Carolina Dynamo, and Baton Rouge Capitals. He has also coached numerous U14 and U17 clubs and holds his Class C Coaching License.

A 25-year veteran coach at the college ranks, he started his career at his alma mater before moving to Guilford. He spent two seasons as an assistant coach before he was elevated to head coach prior to the 1997 season. In his 10 years as the head man with the Quakers, he coached 11 different players to 19 All-Conference honors and guided five all-region players to go with one All-American. He was also an assistant coach at York (PA.) and McDaniel (MD.) He is currently the Gettysburg College (PA.) Men’s Soccer First Assistant Coach.