B.J. Johnson begins her fourth season on the Rutgers women's lacrosse staff as a volunteer assistant coach. Johnson previously served as the head coach of Mount St. Mary's for four seasons, leading the Mountaineers to three Northeast Conference Tournament berths in that time.
During her tenure in Emmitsburg, Md., Johnson coached one NEC Defensive Player of the Year (2011), seven All-NEC first teamers, seven All-NEC second-team selections and three All-Rookie team selections. In addition, the Mountaineers won the NEC Sportsmanship Award in 2011 and 2014.
In 2013, Johnson helped Mount St. Mary's reach the NEC Tournament for the 11th consecutive season and tied the NEC record with 15 overall trips. The squad put together a 7-11 final record and a 6-3 record in the NEC.
Johnson made an immediate impact on the program in her first season in 2011, leading the Mountaineers to the NEC Championship game for the first time since the 2007 season and the fifth time overall. Mount St. Mary's finished 8-11 overall and 6-3 in NEC play.
Johnson was named head coach at Mount St. Mary's after serving as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Penn State, from 2007-10. While at Penn State, she was involved in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, working with both the offense and defense, scouting and film breakdown.
Johnson began her coaching career as an assistant coach at the College of New Jersey, helping lead the team to the Division III National Championship game in 2004. She was an assistant coach at Temple for two seasons (2005-06), helping the Owls win the Atlantic 10 regular season title in 2005.
A 2003 graduate of Penn State, Johnson earned Regional All-America honors in 2000 and 2001 as a midfielder with the Nittany Lions. She earned her undergraduate degree in science kinesiology before studying at TCNJ, where she earned her master's in physical education with a concentration in athletic administration in 2005.
