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Swaffar named assistant coach
7/28/2022 11:40:00 AM | Equestrian
Former Bulldog Sierra Swaffar has been named Fresno State's assistant Jumping Seat coach
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State equestrian head coach Eric Hubbard announced the addition of former Bulldog equestrian Sierra Swaffar to the staff as the newest jumping seat coach. Swaffar rode for the Bulldogs from 2014-18 in both the fences and the flat events.
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"I am very excited to have Sierra joining our coaching staff," said Hubbard. "Sierra was a standout student-athlete earning first team All-American honors. She has been in the industry coaching and training on both sides of the country bringing that knowledge and experience to our program."
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Swaffar left Fresno State as one of the most decorated jumping seat riders in Bulldog equestrian history, being one of only two Bulldogs in program history to be named a first team flat All-American. The 2015-16 season was a successful one for Swaffar in the arena, earning All-American honors and the United Equestrian Conference Flat Rider of the Year recognition.
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In her four-year Bulldog career, Swaffar picked up 30 wins. She earned nine Most Outstanding Performer honors in the flat.
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Hubbard offers Swaffar her first post-graduate Division I equestrian coaching position.The Bulldogs will be led this season by Hubbard, Swaffar and sixth-year western assistant coach Mary Brown.
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"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please call 559-278-7160 or visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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"I am very excited to have Sierra joining our coaching staff," said Hubbard. "Sierra was a standout student-athlete earning first team All-American honors. She has been in the industry coaching and training on both sides of the country bringing that knowledge and experience to our program."
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Swaffar left Fresno State as one of the most decorated jumping seat riders in Bulldog equestrian history, being one of only two Bulldogs in program history to be named a first team flat All-American. The 2015-16 season was a successful one for Swaffar in the arena, earning All-American honors and the United Equestrian Conference Flat Rider of the Year recognition.
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In her four-year Bulldog career, Swaffar picked up 30 wins. She earned nine Most Outstanding Performer honors in the flat.
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Hubbard offers Swaffar her first post-graduate Division I equestrian coaching position.The Bulldogs will be led this season by Hubbard, Swaffar and sixth-year western assistant coach Mary Brown.
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"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please call 559-278-7160 or visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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Twitter: @FresnoStateEQ
Instagram: fresnostateeq
Facebook: FresnoStateEquestrian
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