The rebirth of the American River men’s water polo program is in the hands of Eric Black, who is motivated to provide a year-round water polo program that is intense, comprehensive, and provides a high level of accountability.

Before coming to ARC, Coach Black was the head coach at Solano College.  During his seven-year run, he produced 11 All-Americans and numerous all-conference selections. As a highly competitive and hard-working teacher, Black has mentored young men who develop life skills through the rigors of his program.

Black’s coaching resume also includes Coach of the Year honors at both the high school and collegiate levels.  As a USWP coach, he assisted the LaMorinda Water Polo team to the 18-and-under national Junior Olympics championship in 2000.

Black was an All-American water polo player at DeAnza College in Cupertino, received his bachelor’s degree from San Jose State, and a Master’s from St. Mary’s College.  He is married to Bethani, the women’s water polo coach at ARC, and they have two daughters.