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The team set 26 program records under his watch and was a CSCAA Schola All-America team all 12 semesters. In 2020, he helped diver <strong>Skyler Nenadich<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aupanthers.com\/news\/2020\/2\/27\/swimming-and-diving-nenadich-achieves-national-qualifying-standard.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">qualify for the NCAA Division II Championships<\/a>, which were cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am extremely honored to share in the excellence of the LIU Swim and Dive program,&#8221; Smith said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liuathletics.com\/news\/2021\/8\/17\/mens-swimming-diving-smith-announced-as-head-mens-womens-swimming-coach.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in a university release<\/a>. &#8220;I look forward to continuing the outstanding legacy the Sharks have built. With the steadfast support of the University and the athletic department, I am excited to take this team to the top of the Northeast Conference and cultivate an unforgettable experience for the student-athletes. Fins up!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A native of Copaigue, N.Y., Smith earned All-American honors at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High, winning a state title in the 200 individual medley in 2007. He swam at the University of Pittsburgh, becoming a team captain as a senior and qualifying for six Big East championships finals. He\u2019s also a seven-time Metropolitan Masters Record Holder.<\/p>\n<p>Smith started his coaching career at Islanders Aquatics in Sayville, N.Y., and Professional Athletic Performance Center in Garden City. There, he served as both a swim coach and a strength coach, as well as the assistant coach of the Islanders national group.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to welcome Robert Smith to the Shark family,&#8221; LIU Athletics Director William E. 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