Mark Williamson returned to his alma mater for the 2009 season. He spent the two prior seasons as the top assistant coach at the University of Hartford.
Williamson contributed to all aspects of the Hawks’ lacrosse program. He joined the Hartford staff following two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Elmira College.
The 2001 America East Rookie of the Year transferred to Hobart after two seasons as a starting attackman at Drexel University. As a senior with the Statesmen, Williamson recorded a Hobart Division I record 56 points on 35 goals and 21 assists. That year he earned a spot on the All-Patriot League first team, while leading the Statesmen to their 25th NCAA Tournament appearance. Williamson’s efforts also earned him Hobart’s Crook Family Award and the William H. Dobbin ’40 Memorial Award.
In 2006, the native of Corning was inducted into the Corning-Painted Post Sports Hall of Fame. Williamson holds a bachelor’s degree in American studies from Hobart and a master’s degree in education from Elmira.
“Mark’s passion for Hobart College and the Statesmen lacrosse program was very clear during the interviewing process,” says Johnson. “The fact that he fully understands what it means to wear the Hobart jersey will be a tremendous asset to our program moving forward. On top of that, Coach Williamson has a very good mind for the game and is an excellent recruiter.”
