Robert C. "Bob" Smith began his coaching career in 1958 at Wray High School. During his 33-year tenure, Smith established a wrestling dynasty in the small Colorado town. His teams compiled a 337-73-9 dual meet record and captured 10 Colorado State Team Championships and 7 runner-up finishes. Smith coached a total of 139 place winners in the state wrestling tournament in his career at Wray High School. In 1983 he became the Director of Athletics at Wray High School. Bob also started a youth wrestling program in Wray in 1959. He was a referee for 35 years and officiated in two NAIA National Tournaments. After his retirement in 1991, Smith pursued a career as a collegiate wrestling coach at Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas and produced 13 All-Americans. Smith's activities and honors beyond coaching include national a n d state honors as Coach of the Year, induction into several Hall of Fame and work with CHSAA.