Harold Robinson, one of North Carolina's most successful prep coaches in history, is in his ninth season as East Carolina's Director of High School Relations. The legendary Robinson, who accepted the newly-created position prior to the 2004 season, enjoyed an illustrious and distinguished 24-year tenure as head football coach at Williamston (N.C.) High School from 1979 to 2003 which reached a pinnacle when he was inducted into the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame on March 27, 2007. The nine-time area, regional and state coach-of-the-year selection recorded a 231-94 (.711) mark while leading WHS to a pair of NCHSAA state titles, four runner-up standings, seven conference championships and 16 overall playoff appearances. Robinson, 61, earned coach-of-the-year honors from the Associated Press (1999), Greenville Daily Reflector (1983, 1996, 2000) and the Washington Daily News (1982, 1995, 1998-99 and 2002). His involvement and contributions to the annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas has no equal, as he initiated and spearheaded several additions to the popular event All-Star clash. Robinson introduced game-week combines, the expansion of coaching staffs, the creation of a kid's mini-clinic and the appointment of a honorary head coach to the contest's festivities. He is the father of three grown children - Hope, Gray and Will. |
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