Duane Robinson
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Duane Robinson is a retired professional soccer forward who played in the American Professional Soccer League
and the United States Interregional Soccer League. He was the 1990 # 1 overall pick of the Illinois Thunder
of National Professional Soccer League. He also earned 10 caps with the United States Under – 20 National Team.
and attended Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey
. Robinson recorded 24 goals his senior year leading Notre Dame to two Parochial A state titles, in 1984 and 1985. He was selected to the New Jersey State Olympic Development Team his senior year and was one of the top five recruits coming out of the state of New Jersey. The summer of his senior year he led his club team (Union Lancers) Union, New Jersey to the United States Youth National Championship (McGuire Cup) in St. Louis, Missouri scoring four goals and adding two assist in the final four. Robinson also represented the United States Under – 20 National team as a right back in World Cup qualifying play that summer in Trinidad and Tobago.
where he played forward for the men’s soccer team from 1986–1989. During his four seasons with the Panthers he was one of the top three goal scores in the country, being named All New York 1987–1989 and 2nd Team All – America in 1988 and 1989. His senior year he was named the “Most Outstanding Athlete” at Adelphi University and was the MVP of the Senior Bowl. Robinson finished his illustrious career as the universities All – Time leading goal scorer and points leader, amassing 55 goals and 26 assist for 136 points. Almost twenty years later, his records still stand today. Robinson graduated in 1990 with a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education.
in Cranford, New Jersey
. Robinson also spent time as the Head coach at Teaneck High School
and was the assistant coach at Rider University
.
In 2004, Adelphi inducted Robinson into the schools Hall of Fame.
Robinson went onto to earn his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and completed his Doctoral course work in Sports Marketing and Management at Temple University. He is currently a high school administrator at Steinert High School in Hamilton, New Jersey and is a club team soccer coach for the Upper Makefield U11 girl’s soccer team in Washington Xing, Pennsylvania. He resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with his wife Donna and three children, Kayla (10), Cameron (8), and Trey (7).
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
and the United States Interregional Soccer League. He was the 1990 # 1 overall pick of the Illinois Thunder
Illinois Thunder
The Illinois Thunder were an indoor soccer club that competed in the National Professional Soccer League.After the 1991/92 season, the team became the Denver Thunder.-Year-by-year:...
of National Professional Soccer League. He also earned 10 caps with the United States Under – 20 National Team.
High School and youth career
Robinson grew up in Trenton, New JerseyTrenton, New Jersey
Trenton is the capital of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Trenton had a population of 84,913...
and attended Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Lawrenceville is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Lawrence Township in Mercer County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP population was 3,887...
. Robinson recorded 24 goals his senior year leading Notre Dame to two Parochial A state titles, in 1984 and 1985. He was selected to the New Jersey State Olympic Development Team his senior year and was one of the top five recruits coming out of the state of New Jersey. The summer of his senior year he led his club team (Union Lancers) Union, New Jersey to the United States Youth National Championship (McGuire Cup) in St. Louis, Missouri scoring four goals and adding two assist in the final four. Robinson also represented the United States Under – 20 National team as a right back in World Cup qualifying play that summer in Trinidad and Tobago.
College
After graduating high school in 1986, Robinson attended Adelphi UniversityAdelphi University
Adelphi University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Garden City, in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is the oldest institution of higher education on Long Island. For the sixth year, Adelphi University has been named a “Best Buy” in higher education by the Fiske Guide to...
where he played forward for the men’s soccer team from 1986–1989. During his four seasons with the Panthers he was one of the top three goal scores in the country, being named All New York 1987–1989 and 2nd Team All – America in 1988 and 1989. His senior year he was named the “Most Outstanding Athlete” at Adelphi University and was the MVP of the Senior Bowl. Robinson finished his illustrious career as the universities All – Time leading goal scorer and points leader, amassing 55 goals and 26 assist for 136 points. Almost twenty years later, his records still stand today. Robinson graduated in 1990 with a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education.
Professional career
After finishing his collegiate career Robinson embarked on a life as a soccer journeyman. Like many U.S. soccer players in the late 1980s and early 1990s moving from one failing indoor and outdoor club to another. In 1990–1991 he played in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL) for the Penn – Jersey Spirit, and was the team’s leading goal scorer in their inaugural season. That winter he was the #1 overall pick of the Illinois Thunder of the National Professional soccer League (NPSL). He later starred for the North Jersey Imperials of the United States Soccer League being named to the All – Star team 3 times and leading the league in scoring in 1995. In 1997 with the start of Major League Soccer, Robinson was selected as a 1st round draft choice of the Metro Stars but decided to forgo the new league due to the financial constraints.Coaching
In 1995, Robinson was splitting time playing overseas and in the (USISL) and as the Head Men’s soccer coach at Union County CollegeUnion County College
Union County College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public, community college located in Union County, New Jersey. As the first and oldest of New Jersey's 19 community colleges, Union County College has been serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The...
in Cranford, New Jersey
Cranford, New Jersey
Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 22,625.Cranford was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 14, 1871, from portions of the Townships of Clark, Linden,...
. Robinson also spent time as the Head coach at Teaneck High School
Teaneck High School
Teaneck High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school, which is part of the Teaneck Public Schools district in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States...
and was the assistant coach at Rider University
Rider University
Rider University is a private, coeducational and nonsectarian university located chiefly in Lawrenceville, in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States...
.
In 2004, Adelphi inducted Robinson into the schools Hall of Fame.
Robinson went onto to earn his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and completed his Doctoral course work in Sports Marketing and Management at Temple University. He is currently a high school administrator at Steinert High School in Hamilton, New Jersey and is a club team soccer coach for the Upper Makefield U11 girl’s soccer team in Washington Xing, Pennsylvania. He resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with his wife Donna and three children, Kayla (10), Cameron (8), and Trey (7).