Recruiting Area: Central Texas
 
THE LAMBERSON FILE
Personal
Born: Sept. 1, 1982
Hometown: Wilber, Neb.
Family: Wife, Mandy; daughter, Kiya; son, Ace
Twitter: @JoshLamberson
 
Education
High school: Wilber-Clatonia High School (Neb.), 2001
Bachelor’s degree: Bachelor of Science, corporate recreation, NW Missouri State (2005)
Master’s degree: Master of Science, education, NW Missouri State (2007)
 
Coaching Career
• 2015-16: Head coach, Nebraska-Kearney
• 2010-14: Offensive coordinator / recruiting coordinator, University of Central Missouri
• 2008-10: Quarterbacks coach / recruiting coordinator, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
• 2006-08: Graduate assistant / quarterbacks coach, NW Missouri State University
 
Coaching Career Highlights
• Coached Central Missouri QB Eric Czerniewski to the 2010 Harlon Hill Award as the top player in NCAA Division II football
• Helped coach the Mules to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2010 and 2011
• In nine years as an assistant coach, Lamberson helped teams to a combined record of 80-30:
28-2 at NW Missouri State, 13-9 at SE Oklahoma State and 39-19 at Central Missouri
 
Playing Career Highlights
• 2001-05: Quarterback, NW Missouri State
• NCAA Division II all-America quarterback
• Led the Bearcats to the 2005 NCAA Division II national championship game
• Voted MVP of the 2005 national championship game
• ESPN academic all-America as a senior with a 4.0 GPA
• Finished his career as NW Missouri State’s all-time leading passer (7,365 yards)
• 25-6 overall record as the Bearcats’ starting quarterback