Erin Skaradek, a 2008 graduate of Elmira College, begins her fifth season as the assistant coach for the Laker women's basketball program in 2012-13. She also begins her fifth season as the interim head coach of the Oswego State women's tennis team.
Skaradek, a native of New Hartford, NY, played a vital role in the development of the Elmira women's basketball program, serving three seasons as an assistant coach to the Soaring Eagles' junior varsity team. During her tenure, Elmira claimed the Empire 8 Conference regular season title during the 2006-07 season, posted back-to-back runner-up finishes (2006, 2007) in the Conference post-season championship tournament, and earned repeat Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Upstate Championship berths (runner-up in 2006, quarterfinalist in 2007).
During the 2005-06 season, Elmira was one of the ten most improved teams in NCAA Division III, finishing with a 19-11 record after finishing 8-17 the year before.
Skaradek, who also served as a sports information student assistant and manager of the Soaring Eagles' women's varsity lacrosse team, graduated with dual bachelor's degrees in Childhood Education and Anthropology & Sociology. She also has a New York State teachers' certification for childhood education (kindergarten to fifth grade).
