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Martin is in his 26th year at SUNY Canton and is in his 15th year as Assistant Athletic Director during the 2024-25 academic year. 

In 2011 Martin was named the athletic department compliance officer and is in charge of academic eligibility for all the teams. He also oversees all the recruitment efforts by the athletic department staff and serves as the liaison with the college admissions department.

During his time at SUNY Canton, Martin has also served as the head men’s ice hockey coach where he guided the program for seven years. During his tenure as head coach, SUNY Canton qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association championship tournament three times, including the championship game in 2001-02. He was named Coach of the Year in Region 3 following his final season and has coached many All-Region and All-American players.

Prior to taking over the program, Martin was an assistant coach for three years and helped SUNY Canton win their 15th national championship in 1999-00.  He also served as an assistant coach in 2008-09 and 2010-11.

In addition to coaching at SUNY Canton, Martin has had several other impressive coaching stints including: the Can-Am Islanders, a Junior B team; the Cortland Bantams who won the 1997 State and National Championship; and the men's Adirondack team in the Empire State Games, where he has served as Director of Ice Hockey Operations.

Martin graduated from SUNY Cortland and played hockey for the Red Dragons for four seasons. Prior to college Martin played hockey at South Kent Prep School and Canton Central School.

Martin currently lives in Canton with his wife Crissy, their son Samuel, and daughters Emalyn and Megan.

(updated 12/19/24)