Lawrence "Boogie" Johnson

Lawrence “Boogie” Johnson joined the Razorback women’s track and field program as an assistant coach in the summer of 2023 as his brother, Chris Johnson, began his first season as Arkansas women’s head coach.

The 48-year-old Lawrence, an older brother of Chris (46), has twice been selected as United States of America Track & Field National Coach of the Year, first in 2013 and again in 2019.

Among the greatest sprint and hurdle coaches in the world, Boogie Johnson has guided the careers of numerous Olympians who have become Olympic, World, and national champions while their efforts have included several records. He is the owner and head coach of Hurdle Mechanic, one of the top professional training groups. 

2024 Indoor & Outdoor NCAA Division 1 Champion

2024 USTFCCCA Indoor National Assistant Coach of the Year

2024 USTFCCCA Outdoor National Assistant Coach of the Year

2019 USATF National Coach of the Year

2013 USATF National Coach of the Year

2012 USTFCCCA Indoor Southeast Region Women’s COTY

2012 USTFCCCA Outdoor Southeast Region Women’s COTY

2011 USTFCCCA Indoor Southeast Region Women’s COTY

2011 USTFCCCA Outdoor Southeast Region Women’s COTY

2010 USTFCCCA Indoor Southeast Region Women’s COTY

2010 USTFCCCA Outdoor Southeast Region Women’s COTY

2008 USTFCCCA Outdoor Southeast Region Women’s Assistant COTY