Robbin Pruitt
Class of 2020
In the rural corner of Madison County, where Toney and Meridianville meet, Robbin Pruitt grew up in a family where sports weren’t just a pastime—they were a way of life. As the eighth of ten children, Robbin was never short of competition. With a mother from a large, athletic family, there was always someone ready for a game, whether it was basketball, volleyball, or track. “We were poor country kids,” Robbin recalls. “But we were always together, always playing. It was a family affair.”
Her introduction to volleyball came from an aunt who set up a net in her backyard. It was here that Robbin, along with her sister Pam and cousin Rosetta Ford, began to hone her skills. By middle school, Robbin had fallen in love with the sport, mastering passing and setting, and realizing she could make it to the next level. That’s when her journey truly began.
At Hazel Green High School, Robbin became a star under coach Glenda Wright, who led the team to multiple state titles. Robbin was named MVP in the Alabama High School Athletic Association state tournament twice, in 1983 and 1984, and was a consistent All-Tournament player. She was also a standout in basketball and track, earning All-County honors in all three sports.
Robbin went on to play volleyball at Alabama A&M, where she was named Most Outstanding Player twice and played basketball her senior year. After graduating with a degree in social work, she worked in child welfare, investigating cases of abuse and neglect while also volunteering as a youth sports coach.
After retiring in 2017, Robbin embraced family life, where her athletic legacy continues. Her son, Elliott, has two young boys who are already following in her athletic footsteps. Robbin’s daughter, Nadia, a member of Hazel Green’s 2018 state championship basketball team, proudly carries the Pruitt name.
Robbin credits her success to the unwavering support of her late mother, Geraldine, who worked long hours to ensure her children could pursue their athletic dreams. “She was always there for us,” Robbin says. “When we had fundraisers, she’d sell everything in a day.” Even after her mother’s passing and her own battle with breast cancer, Robbin's fighting spirit never wavered. Today, she stands as a testament to the power of family, sports, and perseverance, a true Hall of Famer in every sense.
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