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Erin Dickerson Davis has been creating waves in the NCAA Women’s division since her appointment as Head Coach of William & Mary in 2022. While her team’s historic win against Campbell earlier this week meant ecstasy for the William & Mary Tribe, it was far from a surprise. A change of times has felt in order ever since Coach E’s arrival. In her first season, she broke the record for most wins by a first-year head coach in program history winning 18 games. The following season, she became The Tribe’s fastest head coach to reach 30 wins in the last century! In just two seasons, she has won over the hearts of the entire fan base, topping it off with the gift of a long overdue banner, ensuring that her legacy hangs on from the rafters forever.

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Who is Erin Dickerson Davis’ husband?

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Thomas Davis has been Erin’s husband for 4 years now. Their relationship became public in 2015 when Erin announced her pregnancy through an Instagram post captioned “I do this for my daughter“, The couple welcomed daughter Lyla the following year.

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The William & Mary Tribe holds a special affinity towards Thomas as he was the first domino that fell. In an interview with William & Mary Athletics, Erin said, “My husband Thomas told me it was beautiful, and of course he was right! Williamsburg is just wonderful, and all of us, including my daughter Lyla, couldn’t be happier“. Delighted by the performances and the results alike, the fans are nothing short of grateful to Thomas for his part.

Do Erin Dickerson Davis and her husband have children?

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As mentioned above, the couple has a daughter named Lyla Davis who was born in 2016. Lyla is also a popular figure amongst the players of William & Mary, who treat her like one of their own. Erin has even mentioned how the presence of these talented young women makes a positive impact on her daughter’s growth. In an interview with Karlie Smith, she said, “I just think that being able to have her around these girls and just this high academic institution where they’re already talking to her about what’s happening in school, telling her to get good grades so she can go to college here. All of those things make her mature and I can see it in the way she speaks.

With Coach E. stating on multiple occasions that family is the most important thing to her, it comes as no surprise that her family is just as involved in the success of The Tribe. She has also expressed gratitude on multiple occasions for the support she’s received in raising her family here. The family ties further deepened last year as she signed a contract extension which, to the fans’ delight, would keep her in Williamsburg till 2029!

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Arin Singh is a WNBA & College Basketball writer at EssentiallySports, bringing the perspective of a national-level athlete to his coverage. Once a devoted Warriors fan, Arin now finds himself captivated by the evolution of the women’s game. From Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese’s heated rivalry to the rise of new NCAA stars, Arin breaks down the moments that are reshaping basketball’s future. Arin’s passion goes beyond stats—he explores the competitive fire that drives players and the deeper narratives that define champions. Away from basketball, Arin is a movie enthusiast and a fierce competitor in FIFA, always seeking out moments that bring people together through sport.

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