Dean Robertson introduced the sport of wrestling to Pryor High School in 1965 and for the next 25 years, served at whatever level was needed to help the program be successful.

He was head coach at the high school level from 1965-68 and from 1973-79. He was a high school assistant coach from 1969-72 and was the junior high head coach in 1968.

After coaching, he served as the Pryor Junior High athletic director from 1992-99 and was on the Pryor Board of Education from 2009-2023.

The Pryor High School wrestling room is named the Dean and Jean Wrestling Room, reflecting the years of service both he and his wife, Jean, dedicated to the team.