Eastern Wyoming College Athletics

Eric Benedick enters into his first year at Eastern Wyoming College (EWC) for the 2023/2024 season. Prior to EWC, Benedick spent three years (2020-2023) serving as both the Head Womens Basketball Coach & Athletic Director (22/23) at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). Under Benedick's leadership, CNCC produced four All-Region 18 Selections, five NJCAA Academic-All Americans, and twelve Region 18 All-Academic recipients. Benedick helped successfully place nine CNCC players to various university levels (NCAA D1, D2, NAIA) on full athletic & academic scholarships. Benedick was successful in elevating CNCC’s win total in all seasons. The 2022/2023 season saw CNCC reach its highest program win total since 2012/2013 

Prior to CNCC, Benedick competed internationally as a professional player with experience in Iceland, Thailand, England, and Ireland. He also competed domestically in the PBA for the New Mexico BlueTails. His prior coaching experience stems from the club level for the New Mexico Clippers in various national tournament series such as the Adidas Gauntlet, Premier Basketball Report, and USJN Nationals. He constructed & coached the New Mexico Elite team to the 2019 Gold Championship at the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI), as well as winning the 2019 PBR Super 64 National. 

Benedick, a native of Albuquerque, NM., holds an MS in Physical Education & Sports Administration (Eastern New Mexico University), an MAIS in Psychology & Business Administration (Western New Mexico University), and a BA in Interpersonal Communication (University of New Mexico). Benedick is also a USA Basketball Gold Licensed coach.