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 three daughters.