Schenk was named the first Lander Field Hockey coach in program history in November of 2021.
In the program's inaugural season, Schenk led the Bearcats to a 9-8 record and a berth in the South Atlantic Conference semifinals. Schenk coached four all-conference players and one All-American in Sophie Schmitz. Under Schenk, the Bearcats' offense averaged 2.1 goals per game, fourth in the conference. Defensively, the Bearcats only allowed 1.52 goals per game and the goalkeeping tandem of Kelsey Gibbons and Isabel Elenga recorded a .759 save percentage, second highest in the conference. The program got their first ever win against Lincoln Memorial on 9/17/22 with a 7-0 victory over the Railsplitters. On 10/19, the Bearcats took down a Division I foe in Lindenwood as they beat the Lions 1-0 in overtime. On 10/27, Lander took down Newberry on the road in a exciting 3-2 win that started a four game conference winning streak that culimated with a 1-0 win over the Limestone Saints to give the Bearcats the final spot in the SAC Tournament. In the program's first ever postseason game, the Bearcats once again made history as they took down Belmont Abbey on the road and secured a spot to the SAC Semifinals.
Schenk came to Lander from the University of North Carolina, serving as an assistant coach since 2019. In his three seasons on the coaching staff, the Tar Heels had an overall record of 55-8, won three ACC Championships, two National Championships, and the coaching staff was named NCAA Staff of the Year twice.
Robbert worked with all aspects of the North Carolina program, focusing on the team's offense. In each of his three seasons working with the offense, the Tar Heels finished in the top five nationally in goals per game, points per game, and scoring average.
Before joining the UNC staff, Schenk served as the Hockey Development Manager at Hurstpierpoint College, a boarding school in the United Kingdom. There he coached all levels and abilities while also redesigning the school's sport guidelines and programs. He has also served as the Head of Hockey Development at Caterham School in the U.K.
Schenk has played and coached in the Netherlands, England, and Australia. His playing career has included stints with Premier League clubs in Den Haag, the Netherlands; Melbourne, Australia; and East Grinstead and Oxted, England.
"I am excited for this opportunity at Lander to create and develop a program with strong core values in a safe and healthy environment for young female athletes," Schenk said. "Working at UNC has given me the experience of working in a top-class US program, and combined with my international background, I bring a fresh perspective to the growing sport of field hockey."
