Shawn Wilkins

Biography

Shawn Wilkins, the 2021 IMLCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year, begins his 17th season as an assistant coach for the RIT men's lacrosse program in 2025-26, serving as RIT's offensive coordinator. Wilkins helped lead the Tigers to a 21-2 record and an appearance in the NCAA Semifinal in 2025. Wilkins represented Team Canada as an assistant coach helping lead the team to the Gold Medal at the 2025 U-20 World Championships. Under Wilkins' tutelage, the Tigers offense has become one of the most prolific scoring teams in all of Division III. Last season, the Tigers tallied 357 goals, finishing fourth in assists and in the top-25 nationally averaging 15.52 goals per game. In his 16 seasons, Wilkins has led a potent attack that scored 5,272 goals, averaging 16.37 goals per game over that span. Wilkins is highly involved with recruiting and the day-to-day operations of one of the most successful programs in the nation, and is an integral part of a program that has made 12 straight trips to the NCAA Tournament, and 12 conference championships, including berths in the 2013, 2017, 2021 and 2022 championship games. Wilkins was honored in 2013 as the Assistant Coach of the Year by the USILA, and has helped RIT to an impressive 228-24 record. Wilkins has mentored eight conference offensive players of the year, including Dawson Tait in 2021. Ryan Barnable (2022), Shawn Nally (2018) and Allister Warren (2015) each won the Fran McCall Award as the Division III Midfielder of the Year.