Stephanie Sherk has been coaching the University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team since 2001, serving as the head coach since 2005. Sherk has also coached the Ann Arbor Aquarians Club Team for the past four years.

While swimming for the U of M Synchronized Swimming Team, was a two-time All-American (200, 2001) and a figure finalist at the 2001 Collegiate Championships.

Sherk began her coaching career as the assistant coach of the U of M Synchro Team. In 2004 Sherk served as the co-head coach along with Becky Trombley-Donnegan. In 2005, Sherk was named the head coach.

Under Sherk’s guidance, the U of M synchro team developed the nation’s largest competitive collegiate program. In 2006, Sherk led Michigan to their first showing at Nationals since the early 1990s as Freshman, Rochelle Ross took 13th in the solo competition and the team finished 15th overall. The following year, Michigan climbed into the top 10 at nationals. Last season saw Michigan place in the top 10 as well, finishing third place among the non-varsity teams.

Stephanie is married to Francis Sherk and has a daughter, Kaela and son, Alexander.