Behrens returned to the Gettysburg staff in 2022 after spending the 2021 season as an assistant at McDaniel. He previously served on the Bullets' staff as an assistant from 2015-19.

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.) from 2009-14.

While a player at Virginia Commonwealth, 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.

Following his collegiate playing days, he played professionally from 1988-2007. He played indoor for the Hershey Impact, Wichita Wings, and Richmond Kickers while playing 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.

He competed against Mettrick, a Hartwick College graduate, in the 1988 Senior Bowl. He is currently tied for second all-time at VCU in career assists.

He recently retired from 31-year career with the YMCA, including more than 20 years at the executive level.

Behrens graduated magna cum laude from VCU in 1988 with a bachelor of science in rehabilitation services.