Coach T.W. Johnson

Director & Lacrosse Staff Coach — 757 Lacrosse Camps

Co-Director of Athletics, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy (2013-Present) - Oversees all athletic programs, staff and operations. Earned the distinction of Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) in 2017.

Board of Directors ,Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) (2020-Present) - Represents the Eastern Virginia region and the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools (TCIS) regarding athletic matters at the state level. Also serves on the boys’ basketball and boys’ lacrosse executive committees within VISAA.

President, Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools (TCIS) (2021-2023) - Elected by peer athletic directors to oversee and coordinate the conference operations.

Member, United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division I All-American Committee (2009-2013) - Selected to help vote and review the Division I all-american process.

Member, NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse Regional Advisory Committee (2003-2004) - Elected to assist the regional rankings during the season.

Member, NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Committee (2004) - Elected to serve with coaches in all three NCAA divisions to oversee growth, development and operations of the sport.

 

Coaching Experience

Head Coach, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy (2013 - Present):

• 2x VISAA Division 2 State Champions
• 2x VISAA Division 2 State Runner-up
• 2x TCIS Coach of the Year
• 2x VISAA Coach of the Year
• Thirty-six (36) 1st Team All-VISAA Selections
• Two (2) TCIS Players of the Year
• Three (3) VISAA Players of the Year
• Four (4) TCIS Sportsmanship Awards
• Two (2) USA Lacrosse All-American Selections
• Four (4) USA Lacrosse All-Academic Selections
• One (1) USA Lacrosse Bob Scott Award Winner

 

Head Coach and Assistant Coach, Hobart College (2004-2013)

• Ranked as high as #13 in NCAA Division I rankings
• 2x Winner of the Kraus-Simmons Trophy - Hobart vs. Syracuse - Has only happened three times in the past 40 years
• Coached four (4) Division I All-Americans
• Head Coach USILA North-South All-Star Game - 2011
• Coached 13 players that played in Major League Lacrosse or National Lacrosse League

 

Head Coach, Limestone College (2002-2004)

• 2002 NCAA Division II National Champion
• 2023 & 2024 NCAA Division II National Runner-up
• 2002, 2003 & 2004 Deep South Conference Champions
• 2004 USILA Division II Coach of the Year
• Coached two USILA Division II Players of the Year
• Coached 16 Division II All-Americans
• Coached five players that played in Major League Lacrosse of National Lacrosse League

 

Assistant Coach, Lynchburg College (1997-2001)

• Helped guide program to first-ever NCAA Tournament selection (1999)
• Coached three Division III All-Americans

 

Education

• M.Ed., Lynchburg College
• B.A., Hampden-Sydney College

 

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Johnson emphasizes holistic player development — building lacrosse skills, competitive confidence, and character. He brings deep strategic knowledge, high expectations, and a supportive teaching style to every player and coach he works with.