Kirsten Lawrence Position: Assistant Coach Alma Mater: Aberdeen 2004

Kirsten Lawrence begins her second season as an assistant women's soccer coach at Pitt.

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

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

Prior to joining the Panthers, 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 team, she helped guide the Camels to a tournament title and the school's 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 school year as a graduate assistant coach with the Campbell women's swimming and diving program, 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 Advanced 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. Lawrence also played for the Aberdeen Ladies Football Club and competed for the Under-19 Scottish National Team in the 2001-02 European Championships.

THE KIRSTEN LAWRENCE FILE

Hometown: Scotland

Education: Bachelor of Sports Studies, Aberdeen, 2004. Master of Exercise Science, Campbell, 2006.

Coaching Career: Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, University of Pittsburgh, 2008. Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Campbell University,2006-07. Graduate Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach, Campbell, 2005-2006.

Playing Career: Aberdeen, 2001-04. Campbell, 2004. U-19 Scottish National Team, 2001-02.