From 2005 to 2011, Thomas-Swinson was the head women's basketball coach at
Tulsa. Her overall record as a head coach was 61–86 over five seasons. The 2006 team earned the
Conference USA championship, and an NCAA tournament appearance, where they upset fifth seeded
NC State in the first round. That year, Thomas-Swinson earned conference coach of the year honors. Thomas-Swinson previously served as an assistant coach at
Indiana,
Auburn, and
Florida. From 1999 to 2002, she served as an assistant coach in the WNBA, for the
Orlando Miracle. From 1996 to 1999, she was the head coach at
St. John's. Thomas-Swinson was a college basketball player at Auburn. The Tigers posted a 99–24 mark, with her as a player. She led the team to its first regular season SEC title in 1987. Auburn won the tournament title, and advanced to the elite eight during her junior season. ==Auburn statistics==