Smiechowski also spent time as the head coach at the Coral Springs Swim Club in 2016-17. He trained the first ever Saint Martin athlete to participate in the 2018 World Championships in Hangzhou, China. Prior to his time at Alfred State, Smiechowski served as head coach of the Saint Martin National Swim Team and was the Director of Operations at the Carib Swim Club in 2018-19. He touted a combined 26-11 dual meet record during his tenure. In 2021-22, he led the Alfred Sate to the school’s first-ever undefeated regular season with a record of 7-0. I am excited to get on campus and get to work. “I want to thank Joe Manhertz, Barb Questa and the entire search committee for entrusting me to lead the swimming and diving program. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to take over a program with such a rich history and pedigree,” Smiechowski said. He has helped his student-athletes to 32 individual AMCC Championships and 10 AMCC/E8 Championships. Smiechowski has earned multiple Coach of the Year honors, including 2022 Men’s AMCC Coach of the Year, 2022 AMCC/E8 Combined Coach of the Year and the 2020 Men’s and Women’s AMCC Coach of the Year. Alfred State captured the 2022 AMCC/Empire 8 Men’s Championship, 2022 AMCC Men’s Championship and 2020 AMCC Women’s Champions. During his time at Alfred State, Smiechowski guided the Pioneers to their first three Alleghany Mountain Collegiate Conference Championships in program history. Smiechowski joins the Bonnies after three seasons at the helm of the Alfred State men’s and women’s swimming programs. We look forward to him elevating the program and the student-athlete experience.” He boasts a track record of leading championship teams and brings a winning pedigree to SBU.

“His experience, enthusiasm and pedigree are welcoming. “We are excited to bring on Mike as the new head coach,” Manhertz said. He replaces Skip Nitardy, who was fired by the program two weeks ago. Bonaventure University Director of Athletics Joe Manhertz has announced the hiring of Mike Smiechowski as men’s and women’s swimming and diving head coach. Bonaventure Hires Mike Smiechowski as New Head Swim Coach on LinkedIn Bonaventure Hires Mike Smiechowski as New Head Swim Coach on Pinterest Bonaventure Hires Mike Smiechowski as New Head Swim Coach to Reddit Bonaventure Hires Mike Smiechowski as New Head Swim Coach Bonaventure Hires Mike Smiechowski as New Head Swim Coach on Facebook July 28th, 2022 Coaching Changes, College, NCAA Division I Mid-Major, News

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