Cornell University Athletics

Robin Dyer is entering his 14th season as an assistant coach with the Cornell men’s swimming and diving program and his 42nd year overall as a coach.

The Big Red has continued its improvement as a team during Dyer’s tenure, as evidenced by the 10 straight seasons at .500 or better the men's program enjoyed from 2002-11. Cornell’s record-breaking and undefeated dual meet 2006 season was included during that span. The women have also made a historic turnaround, posting its second winning Ivy League season in school history with a first win over Princeton in school history (0-32) in 2013-14.

According to Coach Joe Lucia, "Robin is a long-time friend. We first coached together in 1973 when we graduated from college, and he is a talented and experienced coach who I fully trust with all of the many varied aspects of making the team function effectively and smoothly. He has made significant positive contributions to all aspects of the team. I feel fortunate to have a coach of his experience and motivation level to work with on a daily basis."

Dyer’s experience includes club, high school, masters and college teams. He spent 13 years coaching in Dallas, Texas, after coaching at Binghamton University from 1983-87. He began his coaching career in his hometown of Endicott, N.Y., in 1973. Over the years, Dyer has worked with a variety of age groups and ability levels, including junior and senior national champions, Olympic Trials finalists and high school All-Americans. 

A graduate of Syracuse University with a bachelor of arts degree in religion and philosophy in 1973, Dyer received his master’s degree in physical education from Syracuse in 1983.

*Updated August 15, 2014