Robbins enters his third season as the Head Coach of the UMW Rodeo Program. During his tenure, Robbins has sent numerous student-athletes to the CNFRÂ over his past two seasons. During the 2021-22 season, six Bulldogs competed at the CNFR. This past season, the Men's team qualified six athletes with five competing in the finals as a team.
Following the 2022-2023 season, Robbins was named the NIRA Big Sky Region Coach of the Year after the Bulldog Men's Team placed second in the region and women's team finished third overall. Following the 2021-2022 season, three Bulldogs earned NIRA Scholar American honors and two Bulldogs placed in the top 15 at the CNFR.
Prior to joining the Bulldogs, Robbins has been working in agricultural management for the past two decades. Robbins has also been involved as a Director for the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit, Montana High School Rodeo Association and youth rodeo associations. Though his collegiate and professional experience focused on saddle bronc, Robbins halso competed in timed events and has served as a coach for young cowboys and cowgirls in all rodeo events.
Robbins served as a team captain for UMW rodeo and saddle bronc director for the Big Sky Region during his collegiate career for the University of Montana Western. Professionally, he earned a Montana Pro Rodeo circuit title and qualified twice for the Dodge National Circuit Finals. Â
Robbins resides in Dillon, Mont. with his wife Jolene Robbins and their two daughters, Josie and Janci.
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