Tim Martin began teaching and coaching with Little Miami Schools in the fall of 1977, and that was just the start of his prolific coaching career which spanned more than 60 seasons of coaching, including 10 years as the associate athletic director. Coach Martin led three varsity programs during this time, and those included the sports of wrestling, football and girl's track and field. He also spent several years as a varsity assistant coach and as a middle school coach. Tim's coaching accomplishments speak for themselves, but it was his dedication, love of competition, and his true interest in the young athletes that he coached which is the legacy that he leaves forever imprinted on Little Miami.
Coach Martin led the varsity wrestling program for 25 years and recorded more than 200 dual-match victories. In addition, he logged 58 trophies at team tournaments. 15 of Coach Martin's wrestling teams finished their season ranked in Greater Cincinnati's final Top 10 wrestling poll. Once, his team finished ranked No. 1 and three times his teams claimed the No. 2 postseason position. Also, Coach Martin coached two teams that finished the season as district runners-up, and twice his Panthers placed fifth and ninth in Ohio. Individually, Coach Martin coached one state champion, six state placers, and 22 state qualifiers. His 1982 Panthers were Little Miami's first undefeated wrestling team finishing at 14-0 while winning the FAVC championship, and Tim was named the FAVC Coach of the Year following that season. In total, Coach Martin received seven postseason Coach of the Year honors for his work as Little Miami's varsity wrestling coach.
On the gridiron, Coach Martin finished his career as Little Miami's second winningest coach in Panther football history. In 1992, Coach Martin led the Panthers to their first undefeated regular season as they went 10-0 and claimed the FAVC championship. In addition, the '92 Panthers were ranked No. 1 in Greater Cincinnati in Division III, and No. 8 in the State of Ohio. That team also qualified for the OHSAA postseason as the top ranked team in the area and went on to win the school's first playoff game in school history before falling in the Regional Final and finishing 11-1, overall. During his 10 seasons as Little Miami's top signal caller, Coach Martin had 10 players who earned various Player of the Year honors, and five received All-Ohio accolades during that time. Following the 1992 campaign, Coach Martin was named FAVC, Western Star, Cincinnati Area, Southwest District, and Ohio Division III Coach of the Year.
For eight years, Coach Martin also led the Little Miami girls' track and field team. During his tenure, the team set nine school records and won 20 team trophies at invitational meets. Also, five times Coach Martin had student-athletes named Runner of the Meet and coached one of those was also tabbed the FAVC track and field Athlete of the Year. In total, Coach Martin mentored 14 Lady Panthers who won FAVC individual titles. 11 Lady Panthers that won an individual district championship, and six that placed at the Regional Meet. And lastly, one athlete that placed in the OHSAA State Championship Meet three times.
Wrestling – 25 years
Football – 10 years
Track & Field – 8 years
- Coach Martin coached two undefeated Little Miami teams during his career, including the 1982 wrestling team and the 1992 football team. Both teams were named Team of the Year in the Cincinnati Area and were also state ranked.
- Coach Martin coached 34 student-athletes that were named All-Ohio or competed in the OHSAA championship tournament.
- Coach Martin is proud to have been a Panther and represented Little Miami.
