Rutgers Hires Katie Robinson as Assistant Coach

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, May 25. RUTGERS swimming head coach Phil Spiniello announced today that Katie Robinson has been named to his staff as an assistant coach. Robinson arrives "On the Banks" after serving in the same capacity at the University of Virginia.

"I am honored and excited to have Katie join the Scarlet Knight family," said Spiniello. "Her experience as a swimmer and coach will be a great addition to our staff. Katie's knowledge of the sport and passion for developing all around great student-athletes will be a perfect fit for our program."

Robinson was an 11-time All-American for the University of Texas from 2004-07, claiming the 100 yard butterfly title three times at the Big XII Championship. The Dillsboro, Ind. native set the conference record in the event as a senior. Serving as the team captain from 2006-07, Robinson also earned a spot at the NCAA Championship every year she was a Longhorn, helping Texas to four top-10 finishes, including sixth-place finishes in both 2005 and 2007.

In 2004, Robinson reached the semifinals in the 100 butterfly at the Olympic Trials. She later competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials and placed 22nd after only three months of training, having taken a year off swimming prior to the competition.

Robinson excelled academically for Texas as well, earning the Doc Neuhaus Endowed Presidential Scholarship after being named an ESPN Academic All-American Second Team honoree. A NCAA Female Athlete of the Year nominee for the Big XII Conference in 2007, Robinson was a four-time First Team Academic All-Big XII selection.

With the Cavaliers since 2008, Robinson was responsible for training and recruiting men and women swimmers to the program. She also managed travel arrangements, created a budget, coached dryland activities and served as meet director for UVA.

Prior to Virginia, Robinson worked as a graduate assistant coach with the University of Pacific men's and women's swimming teams. Robinson also has experience at the club level, serving as a coach for the Weiss and Weiss Aquatics Club and also at the Longhorn swim camp.

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