Coach Coach Coach Eric H. Shanks is a native Nebraskan. He received a Master's degree of Public Administration from UNO in 1998. A former competitive Cyclist and marathon runner, Shanks has been involved in coaching and teaching swimming since 1991. Shanks comes from an open water swimming background strongly influenced by ultra-distance Coach Jan Callahan, his coach for 5 years. In recent years he has worked increasingly with other swimmers interested in fitness swimming and some former high school and collegiate swimmers concentrating on shorter distances.
Shanks offers a perspective of high standards from experience as a competitor and as a coach.
He has coached Masters Swimmers and triathletes at regional and national events since 1995. Marathon Swim and numerous swim meets, open water swims and triathlons. Shanks works year round promoting Masters Swimming and adult swimmers. He is Editor of Deck Talk , a local Masters Swimming quarterly newsletter and he provides local media with news of competitors and results from competitions. He also serves as an event organizer and volunteer.