CHENEY, WASH. - Eastern Washington University Director of Track and Field/Cross Country, Erin Tucker, is excited to announce the addition of Erin Clark to the coaching staff. Clark will take over the role of pole vault coach, succeeding her former coach and mentor, Eric Allison.

"I am thrilled to welcome Erin Clark to our team," said Tucker. "Eric Allison's wisdom and expertise have been invaluable, and we are confident that Erin will continue to build upon the strong pole vault tradition he established here at EWU. Erin's passion, enthusiasm, and drive are exactly what made her a standout student-athlete, and I'm certain she will achieve great success as a coach. Welcome home, Erin—let's get to work! GO EAGS!"

Clark brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having spent the past three years coaching at Cheney High School and the Spokane Speed Academy. She also previously coached pole vault at Ferris High School.

A proud Eastern Washington alumna, Clark earned her undergraduate degree in [specific degree] from EWU. During her collegiate career, she competed in the pole vault from 2013 to 2018, setting a personal record of 13-3 ½. Notably, Clark finished 21st at the NCAA West Preliminary Round in 2018 and claimed the Big Sky Championship in 2017 with a jump of 13-0 ¾.

We are excited to see the impact Erin Clark will make as she continues the legacy of excellence in pole vaulting at Eastern Washington University.