Bio

Coach Gary Martin is starting his first year as the head coach of men’s basketball at Central Penn College. Coach Martin has coached basketball in various local programs, at both high school and college levels, for over 25 years. In 2008, Coach Martin was an assistant basketball coach at Susquehanna Township when the boys’ basketball team won the District 3 championship game and was runner up in the state championship game. In 2010, he became the head coach of boys’ basketball at Greencastle-Antrim High School.  During his six seasons at Greencastle, Coach Martin had an 87-57 record.  This included three Mid-Penn Colonial championships, four District 3 playoff appearances, and one PIAA state playoff berth.  In 2012-13, Coach Martin was named Public Opinion Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year.  In 2016, Coach Martin returned to his alma mater, Susquehanna Township High School, for 5 seasons. During his coaching, the team qualified for district playoffs 5 years and state playoffs for 2 years.

Coach Martin graduated from Susquehanna Township High School.  He received his BS in Education from Penn State University.  Coach Martin is employed by UPMC Harrisburg at Harrisburg Hospital.  He resides in Harrisburg with his wife, Karen, and has two sons, Jordon and Andrew.  He has seven grandchildren, Isaiah, Amiya (born on Coach Martin’s birthday), Aubrey, Jordon, Alex, Tessa, and Teagan.  

Coach Martin is looking forward to continuing a successful basketball program at Central Penn College.  He is a highly effective athletic coach with a proven record of success, working with high school and college level athletes. He continually supports and encourages players to strive for best outcomes.