Eric Thurston joined the Brandeis University Swimming and Diving Staff in July of 2015. He was an All-New England performer at Roger Williams University, where he earned a BA in Classics.

Thurston was a two-time New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA) champion in the 100-yard breaststroke at RWU. He holds the Hawks' records in the 50-, 100- and 200- yard breaststroke and was part of the school-record 400 medley relay team.

Eric is also currently completing his Masters' in Kinesiology and Sports Science from the University of South Dakota, where he served as an assistant coach last year. He helped the Coyotes finish in fourth place at the Summit League Conference championships. Eric spent the summer of 2015 at the University of Texas Longhorns Swim Camp, and he has coached at the Club and Masters levels.

Eric is also the Aquatics Director at Brandeis.