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Lawrence Kershaw is in his fourth season at Florida A&M University, where he is serving as Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, after spending the 2007 season as Offensive Line Coach at Hampton University.
Two seasons ago, Kershaw’s group led the MEAC in total offense (370 yards per game) and rushing offense (180 yards per game), while ranking second in scoring (28.0) and third in the conference in passing offense (189.8 yards per game).
In addition, three of his offensive linemen earned post season accolades in All-American tackle Robert Okeafor and second team all-conference performers in center Steve Brazzle and guard Anthony Collins.
Prior to his assignment at Hampton, Kershaw served one season at Truman State in Missouri (2006) , after spending two seasons at Virginia Union (2004-05), where he was assistant head coach and offensive line coach in addition to being recruiting coordinator and organizing the strength and conditioning program.
Kershaw was also an assistant coach for seven years at Virginia State of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), where he helped the Trojans win tow conference titles.
There he served as the running backs coach in 1995; the offensive line coach in 1996-97 and 2000-03, and the offensive coordinator from 2001-03.
In 2000, 2002 and 2003, Kershaw offensive line was the best in the CIAA in sacks allowed while the Virginia State offense also led the conference in numerous offensive categories.
From 1995-2003 the program produced 25 all-conference players on offense, including 13 first team selections and three Offensive Players of the Year.
Kershaw also has one year of coaching experience at Fordham University, where he was a volunteer assistant line coach in 1998.
Kershaw started his collegiate playing career at Stony Brook where in 1990 he was named to the All-Liberty Conference football team. He played his final two seasons at Virginia State in 1993 and 1994.
Kershaw graduated from Virginia State in 1995 with a bachelor of arts in sociology and in 1997, he received his masters of education in guidance from VSU.
He and his wife, Portia Kershaw reside in Tallahassee with their son.
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