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Joe Wilson

 
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Director of Athletics Jasher Cox named Joe Wilson as the third head coach of the Lincoln Memorial University men's lacrosse program on September 9, 2020.

Wilson arrives in Harrogate after serving as the lead assistant coach at fellow South Atlantic Conference member Newberry College for the past three seasons. Helping take the Wolves to new heights, Wilson was part of a staff that saw a six win improvement between his first and second seasons with the program.

"I'm thrilled to be part of the Lincoln Memorial University family," Wilson said. "I would like to thank Jasher Cox and the search committee for their belief in my ability to lead this program, and their trust in my overall vision and expectations for the men's lacrosse program. I am very honored to be named the head coach, and I can't wait to attack this new opportunity and get started."

During his three seasons in Newberry, the Wolves won 17 games, including a program record 10 during the 2019 season. The Wolves led the conference in several key categories, including face-off percentage (58.9), total ground balls (592), and ground balls per game (37), all of which ranked in the top 20 nationally. After that season, two players were selected to the all-conference team and Brady Kearnan was named SAC Freshman of the Year.

"We are excited to welcome Joe into the Railsplitter family," AD Cox stated. "He comes to us highly recommended, and during the search process, it became apparent that he possessed the traits we were looking for in a leader of our young men. I enthusiastically anticipate his leadership and professionalism of our men's lacrosse program."

Prior to his time in Newberry, Wilson served as an assistant coach at Division I Mount St. Mary's University. He was responsible for the defense and scout team, as well as academic support, community service, and recruiting. The team finished the season in the top 50 nationally in several categories, including caused turnovers per game, saves per game, and man-down defense.

Before his time at The Mount, Wilson served as the head coach at NAIA St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, N.C. for three seasons. During his time there, the team posted a 28-18 record, including a 12-5 record during his final season in 2016. While there, Wilson was responsible for recruiting, budget, and scholarships, as well as game planning and scouting reports. He was also over strength and conditioning, equipment management, and study hall.