Tim Dunton enters his 11th season leading the Piedmont men’s lacrosse program in the fall of 2025 while also serving in a new role as Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance.
Since arriving in Demorest in 2016, Dunton has transformed Piedmont lacrosse into a consistent contender in the USA South Athletic Conference. Under his leadership, the Lions have produced four consecutive double-digit win seasons, multiple conference players of the year, and the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2019. He is a three-time USA South Coach of the Year, including back-to-back honors in 2024 and 2025.
Dunton’s administrative responsibilities as Assistant AD for Compliance include overseeing NCAA and conference regulations, monitoring eligibility, and supporting Piedmont’s coaches and student-athletes in upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability. His experience in athletics administration dates back to his tenure at Lasell University, where he served in multiple leadership capacities including Associate Athletics Director while also building a successful lacrosse program.
During his nine years at Lasell (2003–2015), Dunton compiled 107 career wins, led the Lasers to nine conference tournament appearances, and coached more than 40 All-Conference selections. He also represented the Pilgrim League on the USILA Top-20 panel and served on the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee.
A native of New England, Dunton was a four-year letter winner and captain at Endicott College, helping the Gulls to a 42-19 record and earning All-Conference honors. He played in the 2000 NEILA East-West All-Star Game before pursuing a career in coaching and athletics administration.
Dunton earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Endicott and a master’s degree in sports administration with a concentration in sports leadership from Lasell.
Updated 8/25
