Meet the staff

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Head Coach

Brandon Tucker

Brandon Tucker who serves as Head Coach of the Furman University men’s soccer program after spending nine seasons as Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. A trusted leader within the Paladins’ staff, Tucker has been a key architect of the program’s sustained success and national rise.

During his tenure, Furman posted a 92-49-26 record, captured three Southern Conference regular-season titles, three SoCon Tournament championships, and made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.

The 2025 season marked a historic milestone as the Paladins went 16-2-5, rose to No. 1 nationally, earned the program’s first national seed, and advanced to the NCAA College Cup for the first time in school history. Tucker’s leadership in recruiting, player development, and culture was widely credited as a driving force behind the achievement.

Widely regarded as one of collegiate soccer’s top recruiters, Tucker consistently assembled top-40 recruiting classes while emphasizing academic excellence and holistic player development. He began his collegiate coaching career at Presbyterian College, along side Bret Boulware.

As Head Coach, Tucker leads Furman with a commitment to competitive excellence, player growth, and a culture built on integrity and accountability.

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Camp Director/Associate Head Coach

Bret Boulware

Bret Boulware serves as Associate Head Coach for the Furman University men’s soccer program, bringing decades of experience, continuity, and institutional knowledge to one of the nation’s premier programs.

Boulware first joined Furman’s coaching staff from 1995–99, arriving alongside then-head coach Doug Allison and helping lay the foundation for one of the most successful stretches in program history. During that era, the Paladins captured four Southern Conference regular-season championships, three SoCon Tournament titles, earned consistent top-25 national rankings, and posted the fifth-best record in NCAA Division I soccer (78-21-7) over a five-year span. The period remains a defining chapter in Furman soccer history and a cornerstone of the program’s championship identity.

A 1992 graduate of Presbyterian College, Boulware returned to his alma mater in 2000 as head coach, leading the Blue Hose for 16 seasons. During his tenure, he guided PC to six seasons of eight or more wins, captured a conference regular-season championship, and played a pivotal role in the program’s transition from Division II to Division I between 2007 and 2012.

Boulware rejoined Furman in 2016, bringing his head-coaching experience, operational expertise, and deep ties to the program back to Greenville. In his current role, he provides leadership continuity, oversees program operations, and supports player development while helping preserve the standards and culture that have defined Furman men’s soccer for generations