Eric Dettman started coaching at Lincoln he was a 9 time all-state athlete at York High School Illinois and scored on 4 state team championships in cross country. He was also part of the the team that won the inaugural Nike Team Nationals. During the spring of his senior year, his team ran 10:00.37 and won the DMR at Nike Outdoor Nationals. From there he received a scholarship and competed for 4 years for the University of Oregon.  He has worked with the Lincoln running programs for the past 6 years and has taken over as the Head Coach of the track and field program for the past 2 years.  During his time at Lincoln, he has coached 2 state trophy cross country teams, 11 all-state athletes, and one state champion.