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SMU in the Pros


Head Coach Sam Erger has a strong history of mentoring SMU volleyball players and equipping them with the skills to succeed at the professional level. Currently six former Mustangs are competing on the professional stage, both overseas and in the United States. Emma Clothier and Natalie Perdue play overseas, while Celia Cullen, Natalie Foster, Maya Tabron and Naya Shime all play in Major League Volleyball (MLV) formerly known as the Professional Volleyball Federation (PVF). 

Class of 2025

Averi Carlson
AVERI CARLSON
ATLANTA VIBE
Round 1, Pick 7 (7th overall)
Pro Bio | SMU Bio
Malaya Jones
MALAYA JONES
DALLAS PULSE
Round 2 Pick 1 (9th overall)
Pro Bio | SMU Bio
 

Class of 2024

Nya Shime
NAYA SHIME
Current Team: ORLANDO VALKRYIES
Seasons Pro: 2
Pro Bio | SMU Bio
Natalie Foster
NATALIE FOSTER
Current Team: ORLANDO VALKRYIES 
Seasons Pro: 2
Pro Bio | SMU Bio
Maya Tabron
MAYA TABRON
Current Team: SAN DIEGO MOJO
Seasons Pro: 2
Pro Bio | SMU Bio
Celia Cullen
CELIA CULLEN
Current Team: DALLAS PULSE 
Seasons Pro: 2
Pro Bio | SMU Bio
Natalie Purdue
NATALIE PERDUE
Current Team: Engelhoms Volleybollsällskap (EVS)
Seasons Pro: 2
Pro Bio | SMU Bio
 

Class of 2023

Emma Clothier
EMMA CLOTHIER
Current Team: CBF BALDUCCI HR MACERATA
Seasons Pro: 3
Pro Bio | SMU Bio