Biography

Coach RJ Dawson is in his eighth year coaching at Saint Andrew's School. He served as the team's Head Coach from 2010-2014. In his four years as Head Coach his record was 72-14, including the 2012 FHSAA Lacrosse State Championship. Coach Dawson was named Florida Dairy Farmers Boys' Lacrosse Coach of the Year in 2012 and Sun Sentinel Coach of the Year in 2013. RJ also coached in the National Lacrosse Classic, representing Florida in 2011-2013.

Coach Dawson coached four years at Pine Crest in Ft. Lauderdale prior to working at Saint Andrew's. He also coached at Northampton High School (MA) for two years and served as the Head Coach for the Western/Central Massachusetts Bay State Games in 2001 and 2002.

As a player, Coach Dawson was a 4-year starter at midfield for Alfred University, graduating in 2001. During his time as a Saxon, Coach Dawson was named Offensive MVP, Team Captain and was named All Empire 8. During his senior year, RJ received the Lt. Kevin Flaherty Award for Leadership.