Hall of Fame
Kris Robin “Rob” Long graduated in 1977 from Findlay College with a bachelor’s degree in health, physical education, recreation and driver’s education. In addition, he has a master’s degree in physical education from Indiana University. He currently is the athletic director and head boys’ basketball coach at Jupiter Community High School, Jupiter, Fla. In addition, he serves as activities director, dean of discipline and transportation director. Long’s basketball team at Suncoast was the first undefeated team in Florida history to win the state championship. His team was state champion in 1989-90 and state semi-finalists in 1990-91. From 189 to 1991, Long amassed a 62-8 coaching record. He has been named Class AA Florida State High School, Palm Beach County, Gold Coast Conference and Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Coach of the Year during 1989-90. Prior to his current position, Long worked as an assistant basketball coach for Eastern Kentucky University for five years. He was touted by his co-workers there as willing to accept any responsibility, serving as a source of inspiration and motivating all you people in which he comes in contact. During his time at Findlay College, Long was a four-year letterman of both the basketball and baseball teams. His most memorable experience when the baseball team moved through the loser’s bracket to win the district title. Long has one child, Dyvonnie Bene.
