early in the college's history, athletics were neglected in favor of academic programs and fine arts. a new emphasis on developing brenau's athletics department came in 2002 when mike lochstampfor became head coach of the soccer team. lochstampfor came to brenau after serving as the director of the men's and women's soccer programs at oglethorpe university in atlanta. beginning with lochstampfor's tenure, and credited to the support of brenau president ed schrader, the university's athletic program would more than triple over the next 15 years. a boost to campus athletics came in 2004, when brenau's softball team played its inaugural season. the 2005-2006 academic year saw new basketball and volleyball teams hit the courts. in 2009, lochstampfor was named brenau university's athletic director, overseeing all athletic teams while remaining head coach of the soccer team. in 2013, brenau formed a track & field program and a golf program. finally, the university’ latest team began play in the 2017-2018 school year with a new lacrosse program. this brought the total number of teams at brenau, including junior varsity teams and a spirit cheerleading squad, to 15.