Erin Warren is the Head Coach of Arkansas Track Club and brings a rare combination of clinical expertise, elite-level competition, and athlete-centered coaching to the program. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and USA Track & Field Level 1 certified coach, Erin approaches training with a deep understanding of how the body moves, adapts, and performs. Her coaching philosophy prioritizes long-term athlete development, emphasizing injury prevention, smart progression, and sustainable performance over short-term success.

In addition to her clinical background, Erin is an elite distance runner actively competing at the marathon level. In her debut marathon at the 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon, she placed 4th American female in 2:46:22, and later went on to win 1st place overall female at the 2024 BMW Dallas Marathon in 2:46:51. Competing at the highest level gives Erin firsthand insight into what it truly takes to train consistently, recover effectively, and perform over the long term—experience she directly applies to her coaching.

Erin is deeply invested in preparing athletes not just for this season, but for their future in the sport. She is passionate about helping young runners build a strong foundation by teaching the language of competitive running, sound nutrition habits, and the daily lifestyle practices required to succeed as an athlete. For those aspiring to compete at the collegiate level, Erin provides guidance that helps athletes understand what college coaches look for and how to transition confidently into a higher level of training.

Her approach is grounded in experience. Erin is a former Division I cross country and track athlete at the University of Central Arkansas, where she served as team captain in 2019 and helped lead the program to its first Southland Conference Cross Country Championship in school history, earning All-Conference honors. Prior to college, she competed at Little Rock Christian Academy, winning 11 AAA 5A state championships. With seven years of coaching experience, Erin brings a comprehensive understanding of athlete development from youth running through elite competition.