Leo Robinson - WHS 1947

Coach Robinson began coaching and teaching at Woodlake High School in 1959 straight out of Fresno State College. He held many positions in his 43 years teaching at Woodlake High but his main position was physical education. He was also baseball coach for 27 years, football coach for 41 years, and athletic director. His obvious achievements are inscribed in record books, 290 football victories, 3rd all time among coaches in California and number 1 in the Valley, his induction into the California Football Hall of Fame in 2002, but he contributed so much more- the lasting effect he had on so many young people’s lives, the lessons on teamwork, sportsmanship, and character building. He showed them they could make a difference and that they could achieve so much more than they ever thought possible. You don’t spend 43 years in coaching without loving the game.  You don’t spend 43 years teaching without loving teenagers. You don’t spend 43 years in a town of 7,000 without loving the community. Coach Robinson was a true tiger.