Russ Lawson
Head Coach

Head coach, Russ Lawson, enters his ninth season at the helm of the Huntington University men's soccer program.  Lawson, who also serves as Coordinator of Recreational Programming and Intramural Director, graduated from Huntington in 1991 with a degree in Business Management. He currently holds an Advanced National Diploma from the NSCAA and a class D license from the United States Soccer Federation. 

As a three-year starter for the Foresters, Lawson was a member of two of the most successful soccer teams in the program’s history.  The 1988-89 team went 14-6 during his sophomore season, and 20-5 the following year, which included a Mid-Central Conference co-Championship, NCCAA District III and NAIA District 21 Championships, and a third place finish at the NCCAA National Tournament.  Lawson was selected as an MCC All-Conference midfielder during his final two seasons. 

Lawson is looking forward to another successful season.  “I am excited and very appreciative to have the opportunity to play a role in impacting HU’s student-athletes and the community.” 

Lawson and his wife Heidi, a Huntington native and HU alum, have two children, Levi and Ellie.

Taylor Zeman
Assistant Coach

Taylor Zeman is entering his first season as an assistant coach for the Foresters. Zeman will provide assistance with practices, player development, recruiting and administrative tasks.

As a center midfielder for the Foresters, Zeman controlled the tempo of the game and was a master at distributing the ball to his teammates.  His senior season he led the MCC in assists with 13 and was ranked sixth in the nation (NAIA Division I) in assists per game (0.720).  As a player, his passion and tactical approach to the game was unmatched and will undoubtedly serve him well as an assistant coach. 

Coach Lawson is excited to have Zeman join the Forester coaching staff. "Taylor is a fantastic addition to the program," commented Lawson. "He will challenge and inspire our players to reach new heights both individually and collectively as a team."

Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Zeman graduated from HU with a BS in Recreation Management in 2010.  Outside of soccer, Zeman volunteers his time to various ministries in Huntington.