Eric Zunker is an accomplished Olympic lifter and baseball coach whose unique background blend high-level strength development with sport-specific skill training. A former Bellaire High School baseball player, Eric begin training exclusively in Olympic lifting in 2020 and has since become one of the most decorated young lifters in the country.

His achievements include:

• 2023, 2024, & 2025 All-American Olympic Lifter
• Gold Medalist in the 81kg weight calss at the 2024 FISU American Games (representing Team USA)
• 2023, 2024, & 2025 Texas State Champion (81kg)
• 2023 U23 National Champion (81kg)
• 2023 University Nationals - 3rd place (81kg)
• 2024 University Nationals - 2nd place (81kg)
• 2024 Under 25 National Champion (81kg) & Best Lifter Award
• 2025 University National Champion (81kg)
• 2025 Under 25 National Champion (79kg)

Eric graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Houston - Downtown in 2024. His academic background, combined with elite-level competition experience, gives him a scientific and technical approach to strength, movement, and power output.

At BreakAway Speed, Eric works with athletes of all sports and skill levels to develop explosive lifting technique, fast-twitch power, and long-term movement durability. His coaching emphasizes proper mechanics, strength foundations, and athlete-specific progression.

In addition to Olympic lifting instruction, Eric also coaches baseball hitting, fielding, and catching fundamentals - bringing together powerful, efficient movement with game-ready skill development.

Eric's goal is simple: help athletes become stronger, more explosive, and more resilient so they can perform confidently and safely in any competitive environment.