Washington University in St. Louis

Erin Swaller File

Alma Mater

2009 WashU

Coaching timeline

2014-Pres. WashU (Assistant Coach)

College playing career

2007-09 WashU

2005-07 Hendrix

Erin Swaller '09 enters her 13th season as an assistant women's tennis coach at Washington University in St. Louis. WashU has made seven NCAA Tournament appearances (2010, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025, 2026) during her 12 seasons, with NCAA Quarterfinal/Elite Eight appearances 2016, 2017, 2024, 2025 and 2026 and the program's first-ever national title in 2025.

In 2026, Swaller was named ITA National Assistant Coach of the Year, marking the first time a Bear received this award. She also earned ITA Central Region Assistant Coach of the Year.

A 2009 WashU alum, she played two seasons for the Bears and two seasons at Hendrix College. Swaller primarily played No. 1 singles, in addition to No. 1 and No. 2 doubles. She obtained both a national singles and doubles ranking during her career, and recorded a 52-50 overall record.

Upon graduation, Swaller pursued a Master of Public Health at WashU and was a member of the Brown School’s inaugural class. Swaller currently works for Nestle Purina in Issues and Crisis Management.