WEST HARTFORD, CT - Mark Williamson has been named an assistant coach for the University of Hartford lacrosse program, as announced on Wednesday by head coach Peter Lawrence.

Williamson joins the Hawks after spending the past two seasons as an assistant lacrosse coach at Elmira College. He will assume duties as the offensive coordinator at Hartford and will have a hand in both recruiting and scouting.

“Mark is already making a huge impact on the Hawks program in the short time he has been here,” said Lawrence. “I look forward to watching how our offense and recruiting develop under his guidance.”

Williamson is no stranger to America East lacrosse. He played for two seasons at Drexel University and was named the America East Rookie of the Year in 2001. Following a transfer to Hobart College before his junior year, he broke the school's single-season scoring record in 2004 and was named to the All-Patriot League First Team. He also garnered the Crook Family Award (Team MVP) and the Dobbins Award (Outstanding Offensive Leadership) and helped lead his squad to its first at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament since moving to Division I.

Williamson graduated from Hobart with a degree in history and a minor in American studies. He also earned a master's degree in education at Elmira.