Cade Pierson has been promoted to the head coach of the Westmont women’s tennis team.
A former standout player for the Warriors, Pierson replaces Ellie Johnson.
“When I consider Ellie’s tenure as Westmont,” I think not only of her team’s successes on the court, but moreso her leadership in the area of culture, faith, and character development,” said Athletic Director Dave Odell. “One of those great successes was the transformational role that the tennis program and the greater Westmont community had on Cade Pierson.
“Cade embraced everything about the culture that Ellie led and became a person that we are excited to have lead the program in the future.”
Pierson, a two-time NAIA All-American and four time All-GSAC star for the Warriors, helped guide the club through a successful 2022 campaign less than a year after receiving her Westmont diploma. This season, 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,” said Pierson, a Santa Barbara High alum. “And now it’s really exciting to fully assume this new role. From getting to go through this program as a player, to having last year as a transition, and now moving into this role, I feel really fortunate regarding the opportunity I’ve been given..
“I believe I’ve been well-trained and am prepared for this opportunity thanks to the mentors I’ve had up to this point.”