In 1974, Robbin received a call from Bob Teichart, the coach of the Little Rock Racquet Club Dolphins, encouraging him to apply for his position. It was a difficult decision to leave family and friends in his hometown Chicago, but with that call, Robbin embarked on a journey that would forever shape his coaching career. From 1974 to 1979, Robbin took the helm of the Little Rock Dolphins, and under his guidance, the team achieved a growing level of success. Those years saw the Dolphins dominate every state age group championship meet, whether it was short or long course and they were Region VIII champions in either women’s, men’s, or combined each year. The team stood at the precipice of national age-group recognition as a multitude of exceptionally talented young swimmers were making their mark on the national rankings, often gracing the podium at Junior and Senior National events. However, Robbin's impact extended beyond the pool's edge. He instilled a culture that transcended sport, fostering experiences designed to enrich the lives of his swimmers far beyond their time in the water. Robbin, along with Kees Oudegeest and chaperone Liz Genz led a transformative journey for the team, taking them to Venezuela to participate in an international swim meet (which they won) and stay with host families. He led a summer training trip at Tannenbaum on Greer’s Ferry Lake, molding not just athletes but well-rounded individuals. Perhaps most notably, he was a trailblazer in promoting his swimmers to college coaches, opening doors to higher education and future success. His legacy is etched in the 19 Arkansas Swimming Hall of Fame inductees he coached during his tenure with the Little Rock Dolphins. Following an enticing offer from Jack Nelson, Robbin's journey continued in Ft. Lauderdale, where he joined the International Swimming Hall of Fame for the Jack Nelson Swim Camp. Over the span of his remarkable 50+ year age-group coaching career, he left an indelible mark in places like Evansville (IN), Sarasota (FL), Ft. Collins (CO), and, for the past 25 years, Savannah, GA. Robbin's innate ability to unlock the full potential in every swimmer he encountered translated into a legacy of success and opportunity, eventually leading to his retirement from coaching in 2019. Robbin and his wife, Jill, have remained dedicated to their passion, founding the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) in 1999. This organization has become a global beacon, offering comprehensive swim instructor, lifeguard, and emergency care curricula, along with expert training and aquatic risk management consulting services to aquatic facilities worldwide. Their commitment to creating a safer and more knowledgeable aquatic community demonstrates their enduring impact on the sport they both love.