In his first season at Robert Morris University in 2013-14 is Tim Lawrence, who serves as the program’s director of basketball operations.
Lawrence is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the program, including travel, meals and general assignments.
Prior to joining RMU’s staff, Lawrence spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. During his stint at R-MC, Lawrence helped guide the Yellowjackets to an overall record of 42-17 (.712) as well as a pair of NCAA Division III Tournaments. In 2013, Randolph-Macon advanced to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16.
Lawrence began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant with Virginia Commonwealth in 2010-11. During his time at VCU, Lawrence worked directly with the coaching staff in all phases of the program, aiding in travel coordination and team activities. That season the Rams advanced to the 2011 NCAA Final Four.
Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and economics from Randolph-Macon in 2010 and also earned a Master’s Degree in education with a focus in sports leadership from Virginia Commonwealth in 2011.
During his time at R-MC, Lawrence was a four-year letterwinner for the Yellowjackets. He served as captain of the first Randolph-Macon squad to advance to the NCAA Division III Tournament Final Four in 2010 and overall was a member of three teams that eclipsed the 20-win plateau.
In 2010, Lawrence was named to the All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference Academic Team and was also tabbed a National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Division III Senior All-Star.
A native of Verona, N.J., Lawrence resides in Sewickley, Pa.
