Robert Guhin graduated from Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota and from Northern State College of Aberdeen. He received his masters degree from Northern Colorado in Greely. He received the Northern State College Hall of Fame award in 1977. He has coached teams and individuals that: won state championship in one-mile team race in 1970 – district champions 6 times – Sioux City champions numerous times – Drake Relays champions in the high hurdles, shot-discus, pole vault, medley, 4×400, 4×800 – State Meet champions in 400, 800, 1600, high hurdles, medley, 4×400, 4×800, pole vault, shot-discus, high jump. He has coached track at East High School for 33 years and started their cross country program in 1964.