Robert "Rob" Haynes, a former standout player and lead assistant, is entering his fourth season as PC men's basketball head coach in 2016.

Haynes was hired in 2013 at age 31.

Haynes, born in Brooklyn and raised in Far Rockaway, NY, originally came to California to play basketball at City College of San Francisco in 2001. The team won the Porterville College Tournament – his first visit to the campus – but an injury sidelined him for most of the season.

He later decided to transfer to PC, where he played for coach Scott Eitelgeorge during the 2003-04 season. Being 6-foot-6, Haynes was asked to make the move from guard to help at the post position.

He led the Pirates in rebounds and blocks, and ranked second in scoring and steals – on way to being voted 2004 Central Valley Conference All-Freshmen and All-Defensive Team, as well as First Team honorable mention.

Haynes was recruited by several four-year colleges, and accepted an athletic scholarship from NCAA Division II Colorado State University-Pueblo, where he played one season before returning to Porterville.

Haynes continued his college education and received a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Chapman University. He also started a coaching career at Granite Hills High School with friend Bud Luther, serving as varsity assistant and junior varsity head coach.

He remained involved at PC, helping with event management during home games for several years. After the 2008-09 season, Mendoza asked Haynes to coach the Pirates by himself, as the school spent the summer looking to fill a vacancy.

Haynes coached the team in the 2009 JUCO Summer Showcase at USC, but did not apply for the opening. He returned to Granite Hills, as PC hired T.J. Jennings – who resigned for family reasons, after a recent four-year stint.

In 2011, Haynes served as PC’s lead assistant coach and adjunct instructor. He was in charge of fundraising and community outreach projects, as well as all practice and game responsibilities.

Haynes, who earned a master’s degree in kinesiology and physical education from Fresno Pacific University. He was also an instructor in the physical education division at El Camino College in Torrance.

He also served as the college’s physical education instructor at the Porterville Development Center.

Haynes is currently a temporary full-time faculty member in the Health & PE Division. He serves as a faculty representative on the PC Curriculum Committee.

His wife, Tiffany, works on campus as well. They have five children: BrookLynne (17), Brendan (15), Camden (8), and twins London and Landen (6). They reside in Terra Bella with their boxer, Mello.