Trinity's Lawrence Resigns as Head Cross Country Coach

Trinity's Lawrence Resigns as Head Cross Country Coach

(Story courtesy of Trinity University)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Trinity University's head cross country coach, Derick Lawrence, has resigned from his position.

Coach Lawrence held the position for the last two seasons guiding the Tigers to back-to-back Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championships with both the men's and the women's squads. Additionally, Coach Lawrence helped Trinity capture the women's South/Southeast Regional title in 2012 and 2013 which earned the team trips to the NCAA National Championships. The Tigers finished 12th overall in 2012 and earned another top-20 finish in 2013. 

In 2012, the men's team finished second in the regional meet, advancing to the NCAA Championships for the first time in school history. 

Coach Lawrence was twice named the SCAC Coach of the Year and also twice named the South/Southeast Regional Women's Coach of the Year. 

"We have enjoyed having Derick on staff and appreciate his leadership and guidance in helping Trinity excel at the national level," said Director of Athletics Bob King. "We wish him well with his future plans."

Prior to joining Trinity, Coach Lawrence was a All-SCAC athlete at DePauw University where he also served as a graduate assistant coach before serving two seasons as Trinity's assistant.