Union University Athletics

Anna Hardin (pronounced AH nah) is entering her fourth season at Union. In 2022, she returned to the assistant coaching roll for her third season after leading Union as the interim head coach in 2021. Hardin came to Union in June 2019, having previously served two seasons as the assistant women's soccer coach and three seasons as the assistant men's and women's tennis coach at Oxford College of Emory University. 

In the 2021 season as interim head coach, Hardin led Union to a 4-11 overall record and a 4-9 Gulf South Conference record. Union had won just three games in the previous three seasons. 

In May 2022, Hardin earned a United States Soccer Federation National 'C' License. She also holds a USSF National ‘D’ License, completed in September 2020. She also earned a United Soccer Coaches - Professional Certification in Finishing and Goalkeeping, as well as, a certification for assistant coach.

During her time at Oxford College of Emory University, the worked in many areas of coaching in both soccer and tennis. She planned and ran practices, helped develop skills of players, helped with game preparation, statistical analysis, recruiting, and team management. 

Hardin's career also includes being an instructor within the Center of Healthful Living at Oxford College of Emory University. She holds a goalkeeping diploma from the United Soccer Coaches Association of America and is also certified in CPR and AED with the American Heart Association. 

As a tennis coach, Hardin coach the men's team to four consecutive national tournaments, while helping lead the women's team to three national tournaments. 

Hardin is a 2015 graduate of Valdosta State University where she earned a BFA degree in art education. She was a goalkeeper for the Blazers' inaugural season in 2011 and second season in 2012.

She is a 2011 graduate of South Forsyth High School. She started three years as varsity keeper, was named all-county twice, Best Defender twice, and earned the Iron Eagle Award. She led her team as captain to the quarterfinals of the state championships. 

She also played club soccer for AFC Lightning Elite 93 in Fayetteville, Ga. for three years. She led her team to multiple Atlanta Cup Championships, Nike Norcross Cup Championships, and a Georgia State Cup finalist. 

Hardin is from Alpharatta, Georgia and is the daughter of Robert and Pernilla Hardin.