Robert Edwards returned to the Island University ahead of the 2024-25 season, rejoining the staff as an Assistant Coach. He previously worked for the Islanders' men's basketball team as the Video Coordinator for the 2019-20 season where he was responsible for preparing analytics and scouting reports of opposing teams, while also overseeing all game film recording and exchange.

Edwards comes back after a few stops, most recently at Kansas City where he was the Roos' Director of Basketball Operations before elevating to Director of Recruiting prior to the 2023-24 season. 

The 2023-24 season was one of the program's best in recent history as a six-game win streak to end the regular season helped Kansas City earn a second place finish in the Summit League standings, tied for the best finish in program history. In his first season as the Director of Recruiting, Edwards helped the Roos bring in eight newcomers, including Newcomer of the Year and First Team All-Summit performer Jamar Brown, Newcomer of the Year Khristion Courseault and Freshman of the Year Jayson Petty. In addition, Edwards' assistance was key as Head Coach Marvin Menzies brought home Coach of the Year honors, becoming the second coach in program history to do so.

In 2022-23, Kansas City was consistently ranked as one of the best defensive teams in the Summit, leading the league in rebounds per game and scoring defense. At the end of the season, Shemarri Allen and RayQuawndis Mitchell were both named Second Team All-Summit League. Allen was also named to the All-Defensive Team while Mitchell earned a spot on the All-Newcomer squad.

As Director of Operations, Edwards took on many roles, including the organization of all travel arrangements, including air, bus, hotel and dining arrangements. He coordinates practice times and organize itineraries for official and unofficial visits, and assists in updating the team's recruiting database.

From 2020-22, Edwards was at New Mexico where he was responsible for handling video for the Lobos, including game film exchange, recording and clipping of practices and scout video. From Edwards's first-to-second season, New Mexico posted a seven-win improvement.

While pursuing his master's degree, Edwards spent two seasons at the University of Nevada under Head Coach Eric Musselman, serving as a graduate assistant coach. The Wolf Pack saw success during his time on campus, winning two Mountain West regular season championships, qualifying to the NCAA Tournament both years and making a Sweet Sixteen appearance in his first season. Overall, the Wolf Pack went 58-13 in his two years, tying the single season program record for victories both seasons (29).

In 2016, Edwards received his bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in coaching at the University of Nebraska. While there, he spent four seasons as a manager for the Huskers' men's basketball team. In his final year, he was the head student manager.

Raised in Overland Park, Kansas, Edwards graduated from Blue Valley West HS in 2012.