Erin Heffner returns for her third season with the Falcon coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Prior to UM, Heffner was at Samford University, where she served as an assistant coach for two seasons.

A native of Fort Wayne, Ind., Heffner enjoyed a stellar playing career, while playing for former UM coach Judy Green at the University of Alabama. A two-time Honorable Mention All-American, she became the first UA player to be named All-SEC all four years of her career. She was named to the First Team All-SEC her junior and senior seasons and was a Second Team All-SEC selection as a freshman and sophomore.

Heffner was the AVCA South Region Freshman of the Year in 2001 and was a two-time First Team All-Region  selection. A team co-captain her junior and senior seasons, Heffner started in 126 matches and posted 53 double-doubles. Her name is etched firmly in the UA record book, as she is listed in the Top 10 in several career offensive and defensive categories.

Heffner received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2005. She will be working towards her master's degree in Education.