The CHIEF February 2018

What do you want for Valentine's Day?

New Teacher

Mikayla Ehresman

By Joseph Gilmor

Durrell Robinson, affectionately known as Coach Rob to all of us, experienced a long eventful journey on his way to Pontiac Township High School. After graduating from Danville High School, where he was an All-State player, he played for Bethany College, where he earned a degree in Health and Physical Education. Later, he played professionally for several years both in the United States and overseas in multiple European nations such as England and Scotland. Finally, he decided to teach others. Coach Rob taught full-time at several high schools across the nation, and his last job was coaching the Pontiac 66ers team in the Midwest Professional Basketball Association, before taking the coaching job here in Pontiac, where he now coaches Varsity Boys Basketball while also serving as as a substitute teacher. In 2016, he was awarded the Midwest Professional Basketball Association's “Coach of the Year” honors. Returning to Pontiac has allowed him to reminisce about playing for Danville in the Pontiac Holiday Tournament, our program’s marquee event. When asked what he enjoys most about coaching, Coach Rob stated that he loves watching his players’ basketball skills improve. He grinned and nodded as he further stated that there is nothing more satisfying than watching his players reap the benefits of all of their hard work. We are so blessed to have Coach Rob, his experience, and all of his enthusiasm for the game on our side!

"Chocolate covered pretzels"

Mackenzie Mies

"More sleep"

Sophie Olson

"A relaxing day at home"