Pomona-Pitzer Athletics

Hawkins enters her second season as an assistant coach for the Pomona-Pitzer Water Polo teams. 

Previously, Hawkins coached at Windy City Water Polo in Oak Park, Ill. from 2018-2020.  She led youth teams to State Championship in 12U and 10U and 14U Runner up finish, established first ever Illinois 10U league and coached 5+ athletes who are currently playing in NCAA water polo.  She also spent time coaching at Lyons Water Polo Club in Western Springs, Ill. from 2014-2017. She coached 15+ athletes who are currently playing in NCAA water polo and coached one player who is competing on the USA Junior National Team.

Hawkins played as a defender for Carthage College during her collegiate career and helped Carthage to third place in the CWPA Division III conference. She earned Academic All-American honors twice, Academic All-Conference all four years and was a Carthage Distinguished Senior Athlete Finalist in 2018. She was also a member of the USA Water Polo Olympic Development program from 2009-2013 and graduated from Carthage College in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media with Ephasis in Sports Science and Public Relations.