Russ Rose Then (2000): I think Robyn is our best blocker.  Her playing time is going to be dependent on if she can become more physical offensively.  She gained a lot of experience last season, as most freshmen do, and it showed in her play late in the year.

Russ Rose Now (2025): Robyn’s father was Matt Goukas, a former NBA player and former head coach of the Orlando Magic.  So she came from a very athletic family.  She went to the same high school as Katie — Mother McAuley — and she played on Sports Performance, a very strong club team.  She had good training and good skills, and was a talented attacker and blocker.

Before Penn State: Helped Mother McAuley to the 1997 Class AA State Championship; Named to Volleyball Magazine’s “Fab 50”; Was an AAU All-American; Won the 1998 Nike Challenge Champions; Honored as the Southtown Player of the Week in her junior and senior seasons; A three-time all-conference and two-time all-county selectioin; Ended career with 326 blocks — second on the all-time charts; Named all-area by Sun Times; Garnered Most Valuable Player honors at the Rich East Tournament; Named a high school All-American by Student Sports Magazine in 1998; Named Rookie-of-the-Year at Trinity Prep; All-State as a sophomore; played club ball for Sports Performance, where she was captain during the 1998-99 season; Went 36-2 in her final two years; Team finished third at 1998 nationals in Dallas; Guokas was  also a member of the G.C.A.C. All-Academic Team.