Westmont Magazine Former Warrior Leads the Women’s Tennis Team

After serving as associate head coach for the Westmont women’s tennis team in 2021-22, Cade Pierson has become the team’s new head coach. A 2021 Westmont graduate, she took over for Ellie Johnson, who coached Pierson during her five seasons as a Warrior.

A two-time NAIA All-American and four time All-GSAC star for the Warriors, Pierson helped guide the club through a successful 2022 campaign less than a year after receiving her Westmont diploma. The Warriors finished tied for the third-best record in the GSAC at 6-2 and returned to the GSAC tournament for the ninth consecutive season. In her first year on the staff, Pierson was honored as GSAC Coach of the Year.

“It’s been really rewarding to grow with the program and fully assume this new role,” Pierson said. “From playing for the program, to having last year as a transition, and now moving into this role, I believe I’ve been well trained and prepared for this opportunity, thanks to my mentors.”

“I see us building our program toward being a consistent top-of-the-conference team. I’m excited that we have such a young team. I feel strongly connected to the players, and I’m excited to experience this transition with them.”

During Pierson’s playing career, she made the All-GSAC team four times, earned NAIA All-American honors twice, and was the ITA Senior Player of the Year in 2021, her final season.