April 24, 2008

PITTSBURGH-University of Pittsburgh women's soccer coach Sue-Moy Chin announced the hiring of Kirsten Lawrence as the program's assistant coach on Thursday. Lawrence joins Chin and fellow assistant coach Barry Bimbi as members of the women's soccer coaching staff.

"I am thrilled to have Kirsten join our women's soccer family," Chin said. "Kirsten brings with her a wealth of knowledge and coaching experience."

Lawrence joins the Pitt staff after serving two seasons (2006-07) as an assistant women's soccer coach at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C. She assisted in all phases of the program including recruiting, administrative duties, on-field instruction and oversight of summer camps.

A Campbell alumn, Lawrence was a member of Campbell's 2004 women's soccer team, a squad that captured the Atlantic Sun Conference championship. During her year on the varsity squad, Lawrence helped guide the Fighting Camels to their first-ever Atlantic Sun tournament title and first-ever NCAA Tournament berth. The 2004 Camels posted a 12-2-7 overall record.

Lawrence earned her master's degree in exercise science from Campbell in May, 2006. While completing academic requirements for her master's degree, she spent the 2005-06 academic year as a graduate assistant coach with the Campbell women's swimming and diving team, a season that saw the team set new school records in all but three events.

She holds a Scottish Football Association Early Touches coaching license, NSCAA National Diploma and NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma.

Originally from Scotland, Lawrence graduated with honors from the University of Aberdeen with a degree in sports studies in July 2004. She played for the Aberdeen Ladies Football Club and also competed for the Under-19 Scottish National Team in the 2001-02 European Championships.

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