[3] Shimko's career would end early as he injured his shoulder, which required surgery and forced him to miss his senior season.
[4] After three years with Rutgers, Shimko would be hired as the recruiting operator for Western Michigan.
[6][7] Shimko would then be hired as the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Garden City.
[10][11] After two season with the Seahawk, Shimko would leave to become the tight ends coach at Boston College.
[17] On February 10, 2025, Shimko was promoted to quarterbacks coach following Scott Tolzien's departure.