Erskine College

Erskine College Athletics
2 Washington Street Due West, SC 29639

Division 2 South Carolina Southeast

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Robin Smith

Robin Smith begins her eighth season as the head women's soccer coach at Erskine. After serving as assistant coach for two seasons, she transitioned into the head coach role.

During the 2019 season, Smith helped guide the Fleet to a 7-11-1 overall record with a 3-7-1 mark in Conference Carolinas play. The Fleets' postseason run included an NCCAA Southeast Regional Championship after two positive results against Piedmont International

University 7-1 along with a 1-0 decision against Brewton-Parker College. The Fleet made an appearance in the NCCAA National tournament and Smith was named the NCCAA Southeast Regional Coach of the Year. Smith coached Edie deMedicis to an NCCAA all-tournament selection as well as Jane Ashley Meredith to a spot on the NCCAA All-America Third team.

Originally from Greenwood, South Carolina, Smith graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education-Fitness/Wellness, minor in Biology degree (3.96) in 2009, where she was a three-year letterman in soccer and also ran cross-country one season. Smith earned her Master of Arts in Education, Organizational Training and Education Concentration (3.91) graduate degree from Tusculum College in 2011, where she used her final year of eligibility to run cross country and play soccer. She not only lettered but also earned South Atlantic Conference Runner of the Week honors in 2010. She also served as a strength and conditioning coach during this time. Prior to her arrival at Erskine, Smith was head women's soccer coach at Daniel High School and played on the Carolina Elite Cobras in the W League.

Smith is also a member of the South Carolina Olympic Developmental Program Staff, evaluating and training players as well as coaching in camps in the district and state. She holds her USSF "C" Coaching License Certification and is a certified soccer official. She also recently received her Coerver Coach Youth Coaching diploma and her US Soccer B License as well as her USA-W weightlifting certification. Smith has helped with the development of the Dixie High School women's soccer program, coached multiple teams with the SCUFC Toros of Greenwood Soccer Club and assisted in the administration and direction of several summer camps. She also has her NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 & 2. Smith holds a NSCAA Director of Coaching Certification and Advanced National Certification as well. She is currently working on her US Soccer A License as well.

Smith currently resides in Due West, South Carolina where she is also a Resident Director for Erskine.