Staff Directory
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
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- Phone:
- 205-963-5700
Erin Hayes enters her first season at Alabama after being hired as an assistant coach on June 11, 2025. Hayes arrives to Tuscaloosa after serving the last two years as head coach at St. Andrew's in Roswell, Ga.
"I am really excited for the opportunity to work with Erin. Not only is it special to have an alumni coxswain returning to Bama, but I know Erin is going to be an integral part of this team and staff," head coach Kumari Lewis said. "Her leadership and skill have led to great successes at Saint Andrew's and I can't wait for her to come home and help create the magic here at Bama. Roll Tide!"
"I am so excited to be back in Tuscaloosa and part of the rowing team again," Hayes said. "This program meant a lot to me as a student-athlete, and it's really special to return as a coach. I can't wait to work with this incredible group of rowers and coaches under Coach Kumari's leadership."
Erin Hayes Bio
- Spent 10 years at St. Andrews in Roswell, Ga. and served the last two seasons as the women's head coach
- In her two years as head coach, Hayes led St. Anderew's to capturing the 2024 National Championship in the Women's Youth 4+
- Captured multiple Southeast Regional Championships in the Women's 8+ and 4+ crews
- Won four straight women's overall Southeast Regional championships
- Claimed back-to-back overall championships at the Head of the Hooch, with back-to-back wins in the Women's Youth 8+, 4+ and 2+ crews
- Placed sixth in the Women's Youth 8+ at the Head of Charles
- From 2018-23, Hayes served as the Novice, U17 and U16 women's coach at St. Andrew's
- Began at St. Andrew's in 2015 as the summer camp coordinator and recruiting
- Obtains US Rowing Level 2 and 3 certifications
