Ernest Lawson

College Coaching Experience

San Diego State University Defensive Line Coach (2016-2018)

● Defense ranked in the top 25 in total defense from 2016-2018● Had the 5th and 7th best rushing defenses in the entire country in 2016 and 2018 seasons      respectively● Ranked 19th nationally in Sacks in 2016 ● Under his direction, Alex Barrett was a first-team all-MW selection for the second straight     season in 2016, becoming the first Aztec defensive lineman to earn first-team all-MW honors     on multiple occasions. Barrett finished his SDSU career tied for fourth in sacks (19.0) and tied     for seventh in tackles for loss (40.0) before signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit     Lions in April 2017.

University of Michigan Graduate Assistant (2012-2014)

● Spent two years at Michigan as a graduate assistant with the linebackers and defensive line.● Was apart of a program that produced NFL Draft Pick and Defensive lineman Frank Clark,     Chris Wormley, Willie Henry, Ryan Glasgow and Mo Hurst

HS Head Coaching & Defensive Coordinator Experience

Led 5A Team to 7-4 record to  help capture the school’s 3rd straight District Championship and a 1st  round playoff appearance
Placed  6 Players on 1st Team All District and Swept all the Postseason Awards which included Offensive MVP, Defensive MVP, Lineman of the Year and Back of The Year.
Installed 3-3-5 Defense that held district opponents to an average of 14.2 points per game
Playing Experience

● A captain on the 2010 SDSU football team to a 9-4 overall record and the program’s first
bowl berth since 1998.
● A four-year letterwinner from 2007-10, Honorable Mention All-MW performer
as a senior, recording 30 tackles, including 9.5 for loss.
● Chosen as San Diego State's co-defensive player of the year in 2010, and received one of the
team's captain awards.
● Voted the Aztecs' Most Inspirational Player in 2007.

Postseason / Playoffs

● 2018 – Frisco Bowl (San Diego State University)
● 2017 – Armed Forces Bowl (San Diego State University)
● 2016 – Las Vegas Bowl (San Diego State University)
● 2014 – 1st round of Playoffs (American Canyon High School)
● 2013 – Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl (University of Michigan)
● 2012 – Outback Bowl (University of Michigan)
● 2011 – Section Final (Sante Fe Christian HS)
● 2010 - Poinsettia Bowl (San Diego State University)