BREVARD, N.C. – Breanne Shearin has been named Head Softball Coach at Brevard College, announced Director of Athletics Myranda Nash. 

Shearin, who arrives at Brevard College from Columbia College in South Carolina, will begin her duties on October 7.

"We can't wait to get started with this new era of Brevard College softball with the arrival of Coach Shearin," said Nash.  "Her understanding of the overall student-athlete experience, a keen attention to detail, and her expertise in the sport of softball makes her an ideal leader for the Tornados."

Since 2017, Shearin has served as Head Softball Coach at Columbia College where she most recently helped mentor four softball student-athletes to the Appalachian Athletic Conference All-Academic team in 2020.

"I am so excited for the opportunity to lead the Brevard College softball program," said Shearin.  "I can't thank Myranda Nash and the athletic staff enough for trusting me through this process.  The atmosphere on campus made becoming a Tornado an easy decision for me and I am excited to get started with the team very shortly.  Go Tornados!"

A native of Jupiter, Florida, Shearin began her coaching career in January of 2017 as Associate Head Coach at Columbia College.  She rapidly was elevated to Head Coach in June, 2017 where she went on to improve both the overall and conference record of the Koalas each season.  Moreover, Shearin was able to bring in large classes as a recruiter totaling 50 student-athletes over three seasons. 

Prior to her coaching career, Shearin was an accomplished softball student-athlete beginning her collegiate career at South Florida State College in Avon Park, Florida.  At South Florida, she was a First-Team All-Conference performer as a third baseman, leading her squad in virtually every offensive category en route to being named the team's Most Valuable Player.  Shearin then played at Palm Beach State College where she was named the school's Female Athlete of the Year, First-Team All-Conference honors, Team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.  She concluded her college career at Columbia College where she was a team captain and named Second-Team All-Conference.

Active in the community, Shearin has been involved in the Miracle League which provides children and adults with severe disabilities the opportunity to play team sports.  She also has worked with the Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services where she assisted in training and placing service dogs to autistic children.

Shearin holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Behavioral Science from Columbia College and currently is pursuing a Master's of Arts degree in Athletic Coaching.

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