Brian Sharp, a Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame inductee (2009) and the 2009 Jan Strickland National Assistant Coach of the Year, serves as head coach of the Hokies’ men’s golf program — a position he has held since January 2019. A two-time Virginia Tech graduate and one of the most respected coaches in collegiate golf, Sharp succeeded his longtime mentor Jay Hardwick after 16 years as an assistant and 11 as associate head coach.
Under his leadership, Virginia Tech has continued to compete among the ACC’s most consistent golf programs, balancing national competitiveness with academic excellence and strong player development. Sharp’s Hokies have produced multiple all-conference performers while maintaining elite team GPAs and a reputation for sportsmanship and consistency.